The Strategerist

The Strategerist podcast highlights compassion and optimism through conversation with newsmakers, leaders, and people working to change the world.
Sep 27, 2024
Listen to the podcast: John Blake -- Texas Rangers Baseball Executive and Bush Center Docent.

John Blake -- Texas Rangers Baseball Executive and Bush Center Docent

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann
John Blake is not only the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for the 2023 world champion Texas Rangers, but he is also a docent at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum, where he has volunteered since the museum opened its doors in 2013.
Sep 20, 2024
Listen to the podcast: How to Support Freedom in North Korea & Advocate for Escapees -- Expert Roundtable.

How to Support Freedom in North Korea & Advocate for Escapees -- Expert Roundtable

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann
The North Korean regime is one of the most brutal on Earth. Executions, torture, and arbitrary detention are commonplace. Many lose their lives attempting to escape. For those who do make it out of the hermit kingdom, many difficulties remain.
Sep 6, 2024
Listen to the podcast: Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska -- From the Nuclear Football to Nuclear Submarines.

Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska -- From the Nuclear Football to Nuclear Submarines

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Robert Favela
During Dr. Robert Roncska’s impressive 28-year career in the Navy, he commanded a nuclear-powered submarine, led the largest submarine squadron in the U.S. fleet, and even carried the nuclear football for President George W. Bush, who affectionately named him “Navy Bob.”
Jul 24, 2024
Listen to the podcast: Pashtana Durrani -- Educating Afghan Girls Despite Taliban Rule.

Pashtana Durrani -- Educating Afghan Girls Despite Taliban Rule

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Pashtana Durrani is an Afghan feminist, activist, and educator. She founded Afghanistan’s first-ever digital school network, LEARN Afghanistan, and is still providing education for hundreds of girls in the country today despite being exiled after the Taliban’s takeover in 2021.
Jul 10, 2024
Listen to the podcast: Ambassador Mark Green -- The Wilson Center, U.S. Foreign Aid, & Healthy Disagreement.

Ambassador Mark Green -- The Wilson Center, U.S. Foreign Aid, & Healthy Disagreement

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, William McKenzie
Ambassador Mark Green serves as President, Director, and CEO of the Wilson Center — a nonpartisan organization that provides research, analysis, and independent scholarship on global affairs.
Jun 28, 2024
Listen to the podcast: Brenda Ewing Snitzer -- Bush Institute Trailblazer Citation Recipient for The Stewpot.

Brenda Ewing Snitzer -- Bush Institute Trailblazer Citation Recipient for The Stewpot

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, William McKenzie
The Stewpot is a ministry that serves those in poverty or experiencing homelessness in Dallas. The organization was founded nearly 50 years ago and provides resources for basic survival needs as well as opportunities for the people they serve to start a new life.
Jun 18, 2024
Listen to the podcast: Hannah Sklar -- Bush Institute Citation Recipient for Creamos.

Hannah Sklar -- Bush Institute Citation Recipient for Creamos

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Laura Collins
Creamos is a non-profit organization working to support the community surrounding Guatemala City’s garbage dump in achieving economic self-determination.

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