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The Strategerist

The Strategerist

By: George W. Bush Presidential Center
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What happens when you cross the 43rd President, late night sketch comedy, and interesting conversation? The inspiration behind The Strategerist– a podcast series highlighting the American spirit of leadership and compassion. Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Inside the lives of the world’s greatest innovators with Walter Isaacson

    Inside the lives of the world’s greatest innovators with Walter Isaacson
    Jun 16 2026
    On this episode of The Strategerist, Walter Isaacson, known as one of America’s pre-eminent biographies joins host Andrew Kaufmann to discuss some of the world's greatest innovators: Steve Jobs. Elon Musk. Benjamin Franklin. Jennifer Doudna. Albert Einstein. Even Leonardo DaVinci. His most recent work takes a look not at a person, but at a turning point in history: The Greatest Sentence Ever Written, a small but inspiring book that analyzes the second sentence of the Declaration of Independence.
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    14 mins
  • Governor George Pataki and Allison Pataki: Public service, family, and leadership

    Governor George Pataki and Allison Pataki: Public service, family, and leadership
    Jun 3 2026
    New Strategerist podcast episode featuring father-daughter duo Governor George Pataki and New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki discuss public service, family, and the leadership.
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    16 mins
  • Interfaith America’s Eboo Patel on pluralism in the United States

    Interfaith America’s Eboo Patel on pluralism in the United States
    May 27 2026
    Eboo Patel is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of America’s best leaders as the founder of Interfaith America. At the Bush Center’s 2026 Forum on Leadership, Eboo has just received the George W. Bush Institute Citation, which reads: Eboo Patel understands the power of pluralism. Through his leadership and writing, he encourages others to find the dignity in their fellow man regardless of religion or practice. His commitment to mutual respect strengthens our country by demonstrating how profound differences can coexist with shared democratic values.
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    42 mins
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