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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
  • Jessica Yellin — Independent Journalism

    Jessica Yellin — Independent Journalism
    Jun 27 2025
    Jessica Yellin founded News Not Noise to do what the title implies separate the important news from the noise. Her goal is to “give information. Not a panic attack.” With over 193,000 Substack subscribers and 792,000 followers on Instagram, Jessica has become a trusted voice in a chaotic media environment—breaking down what matters, why it matters, and what you can safely scroll past. She’s part of a new movement of independent journalists that are taking advantage of platforms that allow individuals to build an audience of their own, without having to rely on traditional news networks. At the Bush Institute’s 2025 Forum on Leadership, she joined Strategerist host Andrew Kaufmann to unpack the evolving media landscape—and how to stay informed without getting overwhelmed.
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    22 mins
  • Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione, CEC, USN (Ret.) — Camp David and Beyond: From Military to Civilian Leadership

    Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione, CEC, USN (Ret.) — Camp David and Beyond: From Military to Civilian Leadership
    Jun 17 2025
    Michael Giorgione joined Strategerist host Andrew Kaufmann and Lieutenant Commander, USNR D’Juan Wilcher, Deputy Director of Veterans and Military Families at the Bush Institute, to discuss his time at Camp David and how his 29 years of military service helped him there and continues to inspire his teachings today.
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    39 mins
  • Blayne Smith — Perseverance, Endurance, and the Special Forces

    Blayne Smith — Perseverance, Endurance, and the Special Forces
    Jun 12 2025
    As a young officer in the U.S. special forces, Blayne Smith faced the difficult realities of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. And while not everyone will experience war first-hand, the lessons that Blayne learned apply to all of us. Today, he’s helped build the Bush Institute Veteran Wellness Alliance’s Check-In program that helps veterans get connected to mental health care. He joined Strategerist host Andrew Kaufmann and Jason Galui, Director of Veterans and military Families at the Bush Institute to discuss the lessons he’s shared in his new book, Perseverance > Resilience, as well as why Check-In is such an important program.
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    35 mins
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