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The StrategeristData Driven — Dr. Susan Urahn, President and CEO of Pew Charitable TrustsLearn about the Bush Center's Forum on Leadership: https://www.bushcenter.org/events-and-exhibits/forum-on-leadership-2025
2025-06-0919 min
The Fort#387 - Ken Hersh - Co-Founder NGP Energy Capital Management - The Godfather of Energy Private EquitySince 2016, Ken Hersh has served as President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center which houses the George W. Bush Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute.
In 1988, he co-founded NGP Energy Capital Management, one of the nation’s largest natural resources private equity firms which pioneered private capital investing in the sector. Until 2016, he served as CEO, investing over $12 billion, earning a 27-year 30% annualized rate of return, making it one of the nation’s leading private investors. In 2023, the Oil and Gas Investor magazine inducted Ken into its Hart Energy...2025-06-031h 16The Fort#387 - Ken Hersh - Co-Founder NGP Energy Capital Management - The Godfather of Energy Private EquitySince 2016, Ken Hersh has served as President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center which houses the George W. Bush Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute.
In 1988, he co-founded NGP Energy Capital Management, one of the nation’s largest natural resources private equity firms which pioneered private capital investing in the sector. Until 2016, he served as CEO, investing over $12 billion, earning a 27-year 30% annualized rate of return, making it one of the nation’s leading private investors. In 2023, the Oil and Gas Investor magazine inducted Ken into its Hart Energy...2025-06-031h 16
The StrategeristDamon Wilson — National Endowment for Democracy President and CEOTo learn more about the Bush Center’s work on Advancing Free Societies, visit bushcenter.org/topics/freedom-and-democracy. And learn more bout the National Endowment for Democracy at https://www.ned.org/
2025-05-0844 min
Learning From LeadersEconomics Expert Cullum Clark on Innovation Districts and the Economic Boom in North TexasJoin host Lili Clark on a fascinating journey into the economic transformation of North Texas in this episode of the Learning From Leaders Podcast. We do a deep dive into ‘Innovation Districts’ and how they’re fostering a perfect ecosystem for entrepreneurship. Our special guest, Cullum Clark—Director of the George W. Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative—shares his expert insights on the booming growth of the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the significant role innovation districts play in shaping its future.
We'll explore why North Texas is a magnet for economic development and how innovation districts contribute to creatin...2024-06-1757 min
Steel Magnolias PodcastMuseums of DallasMuseums of DallasDallas has a vibrant arts scene that keep someone busy for days on end. Museums offer so much to explore from classes, films, lectures, and it really helps expand your horizons. The Dallas Arts District is just 6 miles from Love Field Airport (Southwest’s hub)! So let’s discuss several of the museums that we’ve visited in the Big D.Mentioned in this episode: Visit Dallas is a GREAT resource for you to use when planning: https://www.visitdallas.comDallas Museum of Art (The Crown Jewel): https://dma.orgThe City Pass: h...2024-05-2839 min
The AAF Exchange - American Action Forum PodcastEp. 140: A Deep Dive Into the Immigration CrisisOn this episode of the AAF Exchange: a deep dive into the problems of and solutions to the U.S. immigration crisis. Joining us is AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and special guest Laura Collins, a Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute in Dallas, Texas.
Make Immigration Policy Smarter to Reduce the Number of Migrants at the Border: https://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2024/02/01/make_immigration_policy_smarter_to_reduce_the_number_of_migrants_at_the_border_1008788.html
Creating avenues for legal migration through self-petitioning: https://www.bushcenter.org/publications/creating-avenues-for-legal-migration-through-self-petitioning
Immigration White Paper...2024-02-0136 min
Y'all-iticsHow fragile is U.S. Democracy? 13 Presidential Centers issue an urgent call to action Y'all-itics: October 15, 2023Never before have 13 Presidential Centers come together to make a joint statement… on anything. But they just did with one simple message: save U.S. Democracy. It’s a call to action for all Americans, but it originated here in Texas. The Executive Director of the George W. Bush Institute says the extremes are drowning out the middle, the majority. And he says we all have a role to play to save the oldest Democracy in the world. Joint statement: https://www.bushcenter.org/publications/reaffirming-americans-commitment-to-a-more-perfect-union Guest David Kramer, Executiv...2023-10-1541 min
Straight Talk with Hank PaulsonEpisode 87: George W. BushIn this episode of Straight Talk, President George W. Bush (43rd President of the United States and Founder, George W. Bush Institute) joins Hank to discuss the 20th anniversary of PEPFAR and more. They examine the financial crisis, increasing calls for isolationism, building relationships across the aisle, and the need to work together to accomplish things. Bush shares insights into tackling the AIDS epidemic through the successful program PEPFAR, his crisis management style, the importance of culture in business and politics, and his sense of optimism and what gives him hope about America today.
George W. Bush Institute: https://www...2023-03-2827 min
Veterans RadioGeorge W Bush Veteran Leadership ProgramThe George W. Bush Institute's Veteran Leadership Program discussed by Matt Amidon with host Jim Fausone. This free executive leadership program brings together 50 scholars each year creating a network of civilian and military leaders. The 2023 application window is open until January 18, 2023. See www.bushcenter.org/standto2022-12-1319 min
Veterans RadioUSCG SERVICE, LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AT BUSH INSTITUTE, LEJEUNE JUSTICE ACTCAROLINE WALSH – US COAST GUARD
Caroline Walsh enlisted in the USCG and experienced good duty and bad. She became an intel analysit for the USCG and then for the CIA. Having now moved on to a PhD progam in leadership she has written a book “Fairly Smooth Operator” reflecting on that service. She candidly discusses the sexual harassment and poor leadership in the USCG and offers some changes that could be implemented. Caroline talks to Jim Fausone about the good , the bad and the ugly aspects of service for a young college-educated, athletic woman.
Caroline’s book “Fairly Smooth Operator” can be purchased...2022-12-1257 min
Kremlin FileWhy Ukraine Must Win (David Kramer)Olga and Mo are joined again by David Kramer as they consider the wider security and humanitarian implications should Russia's war of aggression continue and expand to other areas of the region, including Moldova, Transnistria, and Georgia. David J. Kramer is the Bradford M. Freeman managing director for global policy at the George W. Bush Institute and served as assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights and labor in the George W. Bush administration.AG1 Sponsor Promo: https://athleticgreens.com/kremlinfile Recommended articles from David Kramer: https://www.thebulwark.com/putin-is-failing-in-ukraine-but-winning-in-georgia/ https...2022-05-2654 min
Y'all-iticsAfter Afghanistan: The Paperwork WarY’all-itics: August 30, 2021
The deadline for the U.S. to withdraw from Afghanistan is upon us: August 31. Since the rapid collapse of the Afghan government, Americans in that country, Afghans who hold Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) and anyone who helped the U.S. war effort over the last 20-years have been scrambling to leave the country. And as our military action winds down in Afghanistan, it is the dawn of a new battle, a war over paperwork. Many critics of the withdrawal openly question why adequate preparations weren’t made to give hundreds of thousands of peopl...2021-08-3041 min
Leading with Genuine CareAnne Wicks | Why Leadership In Education Matters“Good leadership starts with understanding yourself and what you stand for.” —Anne Wicks Anne Wicks strives to create a better education system for kids, parents, and the leaders that support their bright futures. As the Director of Education Reform at the Bush Institute in Dallas, Anne develops and oversees the policy, research, and engagement work of the Institute’s Education Reform team. In this week’s episode of Leading with Genuine Care, Anne discusses why strong leadership is integral to a thriving educational system, what challenges leaders in education face both before and d...2021-02-0246 min
The Managed State PodcastWhat happens after a President leaves office and why Presidential Libraries are important .libraries? According to wikipedia’s a Presidential Library is a building that actually hold a record of everything the President has EVER said……EVER!
This became a law after the Water -gate scandal with Nixon
Richard Nixon https://www.nixonlibrary.gov/
John F Kennedy https://www.jfklibrary.org/
James Carter https://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/
Ronald Regan https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/
George H.W. Bush https://www.georgewbushlibrary.smu.edu/
William J . Clinton https://www.cl...2020-11-1242 min
The StrategeristJean Becker— Barbara Bush's Pearls of WisdomLearn more about the Bush Institute's First Ladies Initiative: http://www.bushcenter.org/firstladiesWatch Mrs. Barbara Bush's Wellesley College Commencement:
2020-03-1732 min
The StrategeristSgt. First Class Michael Rodriguez— From Special Forces to CEORelated Resources:Portraits of Courage, by President George W. Bush: www.bushcenter.org/portraitsofcourage Learn more about the Military Service Initiative at the Bush Institute: www.bushcenter.org/msiLearn more about the W100K: www.bushcenter.org/w100kLearn more about the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation: https://www.gwotmemorialfoundation.org/
2019-12-1034 min
The StrategeristHenry CisnerosFormer Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry Cisneros discusses what makes San Antonio special, how its welcoming culture can be a model for the nation, and why this generation will be better off than the last. He also shares a personal story about how and why he helped a Dreamer. The George W. Bush Institute believes that immigrants play an important role in America's economy. Learn more by visiting www.bushcenter.org/immigration.2019-02-0630 min
The StrategeristHenry CisnerosFormer Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry Cisneros discusses what makes San Antonio special, how its welcoming culture can be a model for the nation, and why this generation will be better off than the last. He also shares a personal story about how and why he helped a Dreamer. The George W. Bush Institute believes that immigrants play an important role in America's economy. Learn more by visiting www.bushcenter.org/immigration.
2019-02-0630 min
Randy Miller RadioGeorge W. Bush -- The Randy Miller Interview #PresidentGeorgeWBush #PortraitsOfCourage BushCenter.org RandyMillerRadio.com 2017-04-1416 min
Global ReconGRP 67-Green Beret Medics| TBI| Hand To Hand Death Match| RIP Mike LambGRP 67-Back on the podcast for this week's episode is Michael Rodriguez a former Army Green Beret Medic (18 Delta). He sits on President George W. Bush's Military Service Initiative Advisory Council which engages in a wide range of activities that support veterans. Last but not least he's the Chief Ambassador for the Green Beret Foundation. On with us is a friend of Mikes a former 18 Delta Mark Belden. Mark has an interesting story with a background in mixed martial arts. We talk TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), Mike share's a story of when he treated an infant over in Afghanistan, and...2017-02-231h 24
Global ReconGRP 67-Green Beret Medics| TBI| Hand To Hand Death Match| RIP Mike LambGRP 67-Back on the podcast for this week's episode is Michael Rodriguez a former Army Green Beret Medic (18 Delta). He sits on President George W. Bush's Military Service Initiative Advisory Council which engages in a wide range of activities that support veterans. Last but not least he's the Chief Ambassador for the Green Beret Foundation. On with us is a friend of Mikes a former 18 Delta Mark Belden. Mark has an interesting story with a background in mixed martial arts. We talk TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), Mike share's a story of when he treated an infant over in Afghanistan, and...2017-02-231h 24