The Strategerist
The Strategerist podcast highlights compassion and optimism through conversation with newsmakers, leaders, and people working to change the world.
Oct 31, 2024
Listen to the podcast: Rena Pederson -- A Trailblazer in Journalism.
Rena Pederson -- A Trailblazer in Journalism
Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, William McKenzie
Rena Pederson is a true trailblazer in journalism. During her storied career, she interviewed five U.S. presidents and countless history makers including Margaret Thatcher and Fidel Castro. Texas Monthly described her as one of the most powerful women in Texas during her time serving as vice president and editorial page editor at The Dallas Morning News.
Oct 25, 2024
Listen to the podcast: Vladimir and Evgenia Kara-Murza -- Their Struggle for Freedom and Fight for Democracy in Russia.
Vladimir and Evgenia Kara-Murza -- Their Struggle for Freedom and Fight for Democracy in Russia
Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, David J. Kramer
Oct 10, 2024
Listen to the podcast: Ambassador John J. Sullivan -- Lessons Learned as a U.S. Diplomat in Moscow.
Ambassador John J. Sullivan -- Lessons Learned as a U.S. Diplomat in Moscow
Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Natalie Gonnella-Platts
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.”
Aug 30, 2024
Listen to the podcast: Cullum Clark -- Innovation, Opportunity, and Economic Growth.
Cullum Clark -- Innovation, Opportunity, and Economic Growth
Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann
Aug 13, 2024
Listen to the podcast: Penelope Muse Abernathy -- The State of Local News.
Penelope Muse Abernathy -- The State of Local News
Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, William McKenzie
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.
