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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Lubbock native, Brownfield born, man to be the new chief of the George W. Bush Presidential Library as well as the overall Bush Center. Shilo Brooks was announced today as the new president and CEO of the Bush Center. The Lubbock High School graduate's mother, Bettina, still lives in Lubbock.“[His parents] named him Shilo, after a character in a novel by their favorite Western author, Louis L'Amour.He narrowly escaped his father's choice of Bocephus — Hank Williams Jr.'s nickname. “I'm the luckiest man in the world for not being named that,” Brooks said with a laugh.“Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Attorney General investigation finds insurance company did nothing illegal in compiling information on lawmakers and others but, legislators sailed through a bill to protect themselves from “spying” If anyone needs watching, it is elected officials!Taiwanese silicon wafer-maker GlobalWafers opens $3.5 billion factory in Sherman.Supreme Court lets Trump end Venezuelan migrants' protected status for now. Plus much other border news including: Tom Homan: Biden-Released, Sex-Trafficked 14-Year-Old Migrant Child Rescued in Texas ICE: Guatemalan Illegal Alien Faked Family Photo to Sponsor 2 Unaccompanied Teens Three U.S. State Department Advisors Gunned Down at Taco Stand in Mexico U.S. DOJ Slaps Terrorism Charges on Woman Accused of Getting Grenades for Jalisco Cartel Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

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The Bush Center held its eighth annual Forum on Leadership, a landmark event that develops, recognizes, and celebrates leadership by bringing together notable voices for in-depth discussions on today's pressing issues.Dr. Ben Sasse, former U.S. Senator from Nebraska and former President of the University of Florida; Dr. R. Gerald Turner, President of Southern Methodist University, and Dr. Melva Wallace, President and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University, discussed the role of higher education within American democracy. Moderated by Robin Berkley, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education at the Bush Institute, the conversation focused on how colleges and universities are vital to preparing young adults to contribute to society. Related: 2025 Forum on Leadership Higher Education and Democracy Panel Discussion

The Bush Center held its eighth annual Forum on Leadership, a landmark event that develops, recognizes, and celebrates leadership by bringing together notable voices for in-depth discussions on today's pressing issues.Freedom of the press is foundational to our nation. Martin Baron, Former Executive Director of The Washington Post, and Jessica Yellin, Founder of News Not Noise; joined in discussion with the Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, the Kelly and David Pfeil Fellow at the Bush Institute, to dive into the challenges facing media in America and its role for a thriving democracy.  Related: 2025 Forum on Leadership Restoring Trust in the Media Panel Discussion

The Bush Center held its eighth annual Forum on Leadership, a landmark event that develops, recognizes, and celebrates leadership by bringing together notable voices for in-depth discussions on today's pressing issues.In a panel discussion, entrepreneurs Salim Asrawi, Co-Founder and President of Texas de Brazil, and Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of Builders Movement and KIND, shared how they've made the most of opportunities in America with moderator Anne Wicks, the Don Evans Family Managing Director of Opportunity and Democracy at the Bush Institute. They discussed the American Dream and how giving back strengthens our democracy.Related: 2025 Forum on Leadership 

Order a copy of Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom and a Forever Promise Forged in World War II on the Bush Center's website.

Topics of geopolitics have been increasingly prominent in the U.S. government in recent years, and no one knows the struggles of maneuvering through these discussions better than a member of the United States Congress. The Engage at the Bush Center program presented by NexPoint brought Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX) to discuss these topics and get their thoughts on not only navigating policies, but the challenges they may bring. Related: Navigating Turbulence: Senatorial Insights on Geopolitics & Foreign PolicyPolicy Recommendations from the Bush Institute

Retired U.S. Army Captain Florent Groberg is one of 3,528 recipients of the Medal of Honor—the highest military honor awarded to those who serve in the United States armed forces. Flo joins host Andrew Kaufmann and Michael Bailey, Deputy Director of the Leadership Programs at the Bush Institute to discuss his service to our country and what leadership means both in the uniform and as a civilian.

If you enjoyed this episode, watch Purpose Beyond the White House: A Conversation on the Post-Presidency, an Engage at the Bush Center event presented by NexPoint featuring Jared Cohen. 

Ambassador Nicole Avant is a critically acclaimed producer of the Netflix film The Six Triple Eight, bestselling author of Think You'll Be Happy, and former U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas under President Obama. We discuss Ambassador Avant's contributions and what led her to the Netflix film “The Six Triple Eight”, the influence of her incredible parents — which inspired her book “Think You'll Be Happy” — and how to live out our freedom every single day.

The incredible story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the Six Triple Eight, recently came to the Bush Center. The program followed the release of Netflix's The Six Triple Eight, a film that tells the story of WWII's only Women's Army Corps unit of color. The Engage at the Bush Center program presented by NexPoint featured, former U.S. Ambassador Nicole Avant, best-selling author and critically acclaimed producer of the Netflix film; Milauna Jackson who portrays Captain Campbell in the Netflix film; and Retired Army Col. Edna Cummings, a passionate advocate whose work led to two important recognitions: the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Monument and the Congressional Gold Medal.Related: Watch the Engage at the Bush Center program presented by NexPoint hereRead The Unsung Story of the Six Triple Eight from a Veteran Leadership Scholar's perspective 

Ree Drummond, star of the long running hit Food Network show, The Pioneer Woman,  joined us for a festive Engage at the Bush Center event presented by NexPoint.  In a conversation with lifestyle expert Kimberly Schlegel Whitman,  Drummond shared stories about her favorite family traditions, tips for gift giving, and of course, the right food for every holiday occasion. Related:Food, Family & Holiday Fun: A Conversation with The Pioneer Woman, Ree DrummondThe Pioneer Woman Cooks – A Year of Holidays

Today's guest on the OneHaas Alumni Podcast is D'Juan Wilcher, the Deputy Director of the George W. Bush Presidential Center and a 2022 graduate of the executive MBA program at Haas. D'Juan comes from a military family with deep roots in Gary, Indiana. After getting his bachelor's degree at Indiana University, he decided to join the Navy as an officer. Over the course of his 14 years in the military, D'Juan learned the importance of putting service at the center of all of his work. D'Juan sits down with host Sean Li to chat about his time in the military, including the culture shock he felt arriving in Japan and his experience joining as an officer. They also discuss his decision to get an MBA at Haas and the impactful work the Bush Center does for veterans. *OneHaas Alumni Podcast is a production of Haas School of Business and is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:On his family's values around educationI also grew up in a home that was full of love, not full of very much money, not full of very much access. But my mother, she was definitely one who was big on education. She showed it when she was in school and she told us to lean into it the same way. I'm an advocate of public education for that reason. Every school that I've attended from the beginning all the way through Haas has been a public institution. Most of the time that has been by deliberate choice.On earning the respect of his subordinates as a Naval officerThe way that I earn respect from them is from showing up every day. This was the most instructive period of my professional career, was that you show up. That's half the battle,  right? Because some people don't. They just mail it in. That was the first way to earn their respect. Two, know my damn job. Take it seriously. I am new, so when they came to me, they expected to see my nose in a book. They expected to see me asking questions, being curious. Figuring it out so that I can get better to be a better leader for them. On his decision to go to HaasI'm looking down the road, and I can see the water, and I'm like, this is a done deal. This is a beautiful school, beautiful campus. Then I go to the classes, like, yeah, I like this approach. I went with my classmates. We had drinks and dinner afterwards. It's like, this is a done deal. I started my application and that's the end of that story. I never looked back at any other school. I didn't apply. This was my target school and I got in. On some of the work the Bush Center is doing for veteransWe recognize that part of the reason why people don't get to mental health care is because it can be difficult to navigate. So we've thought of creating an easy button whereby we have essentially a concierge service to do an intake. We have all these clinicians and veterans service organizations to help identify whatever supports you might need and we connect you for free. Your services that they get are for free and this year we've been able to reach 2,000 people. Show Links:LinkedIn ProfileSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/onehaas/donations

As part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, Jared Cohen, author of Life After Power, and Jeffrey Engel, founding David Gergen Director of the Center for Presidential History at SMU, headlined a conversation on the post-presidency. The conversation, moderated by Freddy Ford, President Bush's Chief of Staff, featured insights from history and memorable stories.

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.John joined host Andrew Kaufmann to talk about his deep-rooted love of presidential history, his feelings when the Texas Rangers finally took home a World Series trophy last year, and why he loves spending his Saturdays volunteering at the Bush Museum.Hear more from John on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.Related content: Volunteer at the Bush Museum

Russia and China are closer allies than at any time in the two countries' modern history. In an Engage at Bush Center conversation presented by NexPoint, a panel of distinguished experts discussed how the United States should deal with Moscow and Beijing. Krys Boyd, Host and Managing Editor of KERA Radio's award-winning national program, Think, led the conversation featuring John J. Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and deputy Secretary of State and author of Midnight in Moscow, a memoir of his experiences in Russia; Dan Schulman, former President and CEO of PayPal; and Ellen Bork, Fellow at the Bush Institute.Related:Engage NexPoint Lecture: The Russia-China ChallengeThe China challenge: How the U.S. can counter Beijing's authoritarian ambitions

Sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch returned to the Bush Center as part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint. Justice Gorsuch discussed his new book, Over Ruled: The Human Tool of Too Much Law, and the complex role laws play in Americans lives.Related: A Conversation with Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch - Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPointThe Strategerist podcast with Justice Neil Gorsuch

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.”  Recently, he authored his debut book — Beyond the Sea: Leading with Love from the Nuclear Navy to the White House and Healthcare — in which he offers insights from his career and shares his own unique outlook, which blends military precision and execution with compassionate understanding. Navy Bob joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Center's Robert Favela to discuss his book, his experience carrying the nuclear codes, and his insights on how to lead with love.Hear more from Navy Bob on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.Related content: Beyond the Sea: Leading with Love from the Nuclear Navy to the White House and Healthcare

In this episode, I got to interview Dr. Nathan Finn. Dr. Finn is the Executive Director at the Institute for Transformational Leadership, Professor of Faith and Culture at North Greenville University, and the author of many books including, Historical Theology for the Church. Co-edited with Jason G. Duesin. He serves as a Senior Fellow for Religious Liberty for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, a Senior Fellow for the Land Center for Faith and Culture, a Fellow for the Bush Center for Faith and Culture, and a Fellow for the Center for Baptist Renewal. He also directs student and faculty programs for the International Alliance for Christian Education (IACE) and is a senior editor of Integration: A Journal for Faith and Learning.We discussed a chapter in the book, Social Conservatism for the Common Good by David S. Dockery. In this chapter, David Dockery writes about Robert P. George's political theory and how it relates to cobelligerency. We talk about Protestants partnering with Catholics in pursuit of a political common good, Billy Graham and his impact on Christian unity and fellowship, and how one can come to practical political partnerships without forsaking their orthodox Christian conviction.Sponsor: Puritan Treasures for Today 14 Books Set from Reformation Heritage Books - Use the code "orthodoxy" at checkout for 10% off your order! Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.comFollow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)

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.Before leading the Wilson Center, his distinguished career in public policy included key roles at USAID, the International Republican Institute, the McCain Institute, and four terms as a U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 8th District. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation during both the Obama and Trump Administrations.Ambassador Green joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Center's Bill McKenzie at the Forum on Leadership to discuss the mission of the Wilson Center, the positive impact of U.S. foreign aid both at home and abroad, and the importance of healthy disagreement.Hear more from Ambassador Green on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.Related content:Wilson Center2024 Forum on Leadership

When Heather Morris sat down with Holocaust survivor Lale Sokolov, she didn't know what to expect. As she listened to his story, she knew that the world needed to hear his experiences of love and hope set in the midst of one of humankind's worst moments.Heather traveled to Dallas for the sixth Laura Bush Book Club edition of Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint and supported by H-E-B. Before the event, she joined host Andrew Kaufmann to discuss her novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz, the importance of remembering the lives lost in the Holocaust and the stories of those who did survive, and the lessons she learned from Lale Sokolov.Heather takes us through her journey of getting to know Lale — and reminds us why we can't waste a moment in capturing the stories from generations before us.Related content: Laura Bush Book Club with "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" author Heather Morris

Anita McBride, who served as chief of staff to Mrs. Laura Bush during her time as first lady, and Gail Hodges Burt, who served as social secretary for President and Mrs. Reagan, recently visited Dallas for an Engage at the Bush Center event presented by Nexpoint.They joined host Andrew Kaufmann beforehand to discuss the responsibilities of their roles, their memories working in the Reagan and Bush administrations, and the significance and importance of White House events.Hear more from Anita and Gail on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.Related content: A Conversation with White House Social SecretariesRemember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women

Recently, the Bush Center hosted author Heather Morris for the Laura Bush Book Club as part of Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, with support from H-E-B.  In her conversation with Bush Institute's Anne Wicks, Morris discussed her No. 1 international bestselling novel and new original series, The Tattooist of Auschwitz – a story about hope and love, based on interviews conducted with Holocaust survivor and Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov. Related: Laura Bush Book Club with “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” Author Heather MorrisMrs. Laura Bush's 2024 Summer Reading List 

David French is a writer and columnist for The New York Times – informed by a career that began as a litigator, turned to the Army as a JAG officer and then Bronze Star awardee after volunteering to deploy to Iraq as part of the Surge, and finally to journalism. He joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute's Chris Walsh at the 2024 Forum on Leadership to discuss the “exhausted majority” of Americans today who are tired of toxic polarization, the sometimes dangerous reactions he's received from his writing, and why instilling a sense of purpose in citizens is essential.Hear more from David on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.Related contentForum on Leadership 2024: Protecting Religious Liberties

William J. Burns, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, was the keynote speaker at the Bush Center's 2024 Forum on Leadership. Burns was joined by David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, for a conversation on how the CIA assesses challenges facing the United States from Russia and China to the Middle East. Related: 2024 Forum on Leadership

Indra Nooyi is the former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, where she led a push toward sustainable growth emphasizing more nutritious products, a smaller environmental footprint, and empowerment for employees and communities served. She has been recognized for her achievements by both the governments of the United States and India and has been inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. She's a role model for women and immigrants and the author of My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future.As the recipient of the 2024 George W. Bush Medal for Distinguished Leadership, Nooyi sat down with Ken Hersh, President and CEO of the Bush Center, where she shared her journey as the first immigrant to lead a Fortune 50 company.

Former White House Social Secretaries from multiple administrations recently traveled to Dallas for a special Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint event.Amy Zantzinger, social secretary for President and Mrs. Bush, and Jeremy Bernard, social secretary for President and Mrs. Obama, joined host Andrew Kaufmann beforehand to discuss the responsibilities of their job, their favorite White House events, and the lessons they learned in this important role.Hear more from Amy and Jeremy on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.Related content: A Conversation with White House Social Secretaries

As part the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by Nexpoint, a panel of former White House Social Secretaries shared insights and behind-the-scenes stories about entertaining at the White House. Moderated by Anita McBride, the panel featured Jeremy Bernard, former White House Social Secretary to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama; Gahl Hodges Burt, former White House Social Secretary to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan; and Amy Zantzinger, former White House Social Secretary to President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush. Related: A Conversation with White House Social Secretaries

Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation and former senior advisor to President Barack Obama, joined Executive Director of the George W. Bush Institute David J. Kramer and host Andrew Kaufmann to discuss the collaboration between the Bush Center, the Obama Foundation, and 11 other presidential centers to affirm the principles of democracy.Hear more about the progress of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, the importance of principled leadership, and how to stay optimistic when the news of the day always seems tough on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.Related content: Presidential Centers Affirm That 'Democracy Holds Us Together'

In the Winter 2024 edition of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute, our contributors look at the current condition of American democracy. This virtual conversation will focus on how the United States has reached this point. Guests Jane Dailey of the University of Chicago and Ryan Streeter of the Civitas Institute joined The Catalyst Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Tepperman, for an Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint virtual discussion on this moment in American history to contextualize the struggles faced by American society and democracy today.Related: Read The Catalyst: ‘The State of American Democracy'Watch the webinar and live Q&AThe winding road to justice by Dr. Jane DaileyHow we got here by Ryan Streeter

At a recent Engage at the Bush Center event presented by NexPoint, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, had a highly entertaining conversation on the art of disagreeing better. This lively conversation was held in collaboration with KERA and the National Governors Association's Disagree Better Initiative and moderated by KERA THINK's Krys Boyd.Related: Engage at the Bush Center: 'The Art of Disagreeing Better' 5 takeaways on how to disagree better

Ambassador Michael Froman served as United States trade representative under President Barack Obama from 2013 to 2017. Today, he's the president of the Council on Foreign Relations, a nonpartisan organization and think tank that aims to help leaders and citizens better understand the world and the foreign policy decisions facing the U.S. and other countries.Ambassador Froman joined host Andrew Kaufmann and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Ken Hersh for an insightful discussion on his experiences as a member of President Obama's cabinet, the benefits of trade, and the dangers of isolationism.Hear more from Ambassador Froman on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the Bush Center.

In an Engage at the Bush Center webinar presented by Nexpoint  Jonathan Tepperman, Senior Fellow and Editor-in-Chief of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute, discusses the latest issue of The Catalyst: 'The Fix'. Tepperman was joined by Anne Wicks, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the George W. Bush Institute and Albert Torres, Associate of Freedom and Democracy at the George W. Bush Institute. They discussed how specific governments and organizations have fixed problems that the rest of the world still struggles with like education and government corruption. Related: The Catalyst: 'The Fix'How governments around the world have solved supposedly impossible problems webinar

Daron Babcock is the CEO of Bonton Farms, an organization that started as a small garden serving the food deserts in South Dallas that has grown into a movement working alongside residents to transform the community. Daron joined the Bush Center for the Forum on Leadership, where he received the Bush Institute Trailblazer Citation for his impactful work at Bonton Farms. He spoke with host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute's Anne Wicks about the mission of the organization. Hear more from Daron about the innovative and meaningful work of Bonton Farms on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.Related content: 2022 Forum on LeadershipBonton Farms

Dan Bartlett is the executive vice president of corporate affairs at Walmart and longtime key advisor to President George W. Bush.  He joined former White House colleague and current Bush Center senior advisor Kevin Sullivan, and host Andrew Kaufmann, to share advice for up-and-coming leaders and their lessons from D.C.Hear from Dan about his career progression from Austin to the White House to one of the biggest corporations in the world on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.  Related content: Presidential Leadership Scholars

As part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by Nexpoint, Jonathan Tepperman, Editor-in-Chief of The Catalyst, moderated a webinar and Q&A session featuring Bush Institute's Victor Cha and the Stimson's Center's Yun Sun. The discussion focused on topics addressed in the latest edition of The Catalyst such as China's new geopolitical position, the country's global influence, and U.S.-China relations. Related: The Catalyst: 'Broken China?'How COVID and Ukraine Have Changed Beijing's Strategy Webinar

We are delighted to have Dr. Ken Dekleva join us for a deep and wide-ranging conversation across his areas of expertise. Ken covers a lot of intellectual and practical ground in his second visit to the studios. A prolific author as well as a Senior Fellow at the George H.W. Bush Center for U.S.-China Relations, Ken's experience spans the globe. His deep experience is not only represented in historical knowledge, but directly in current international affairs and innovations in healthcare, not only for military veterans but for patients of all kinds. We discuss a few of the #mental_health advances he champions, including #telemedicine which he already uses in his medical practice. That is just scratching the surface - please grab a soothing beverage and settle in for a great discussion. In addition to the range of sources discussed in the episode, we remind our listeners to check out The Cipher Brief for the best reporting and analysis on national security issues. After getting a fresh dose of #Enlightentainment from our discussion, might we suggest that you check out CoinGeek's Bitcoin 101 free course offering? It is more important than ever that you get a clear handle on this whole Bitcoin Thing: https://tpow.app/ebc70fcc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/messytimes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/messytimes/support

In 1962, Mary Badham made her big-screen debut in the classic film To Kill a Mockingbird as the beloved Scout Finch, opposite Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch. Today, she has returned to Harper Lee's iconic story in the touring Broadway production by playing Mrs. Dubose -- the racist neighbor who represents the antithesis of Scout's innocence and acceptance. And she believes that To Kill a Mockingbird is as important today as it was in 1962.RelatedSee Mary Badham at the Broadway Dallas production of To Kill a MockingbirdAbout the To Kill a Mockingbird national tourWatch Mary Badham and Thomas DiPiero, the Elisabeth Martin Armstrong Dean of Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences at SMU at Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint and supported by HEB

Ken Hersh, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, has never shied away from raising his hand and taking on new opportunities. From launching his career by picking up the phone and calling directory assistance so he could get in the door with a noted investor, to  becoming the CEO of the Bush Center, Ken has never been afraid to take a leap.Related2023 Bush Center Forum on LeadershipThe Fastest Tortoise at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum Store

What is the future of American capitalism? Bill Haslam, former Governor of Tennessee and the Sammons Enterprises Fellow at the Bush Institute; Larry Summers, the Charles W. Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus at Harvard University and former U.S. Treasury Secretary; McKesson Corporation's CEO Brian Tyler, and Mary Moore Hamrick, the Don Evans Family Managing Director of Domestic Policy at the Bush Center, explored what's next for our economy.Related2023 Forum on Leadership

Sharon McMahon -- @SharonSaysSo -- is a teacher to her core. From podcasts to Instagram feeds, she's dedicated to bringing more fact-based content into the American experiment. In this episode, Sharon explains her origin story and shares how she approaches the art of teaching -- and how everyone has a role to play in our democracy.RelatedEngage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint, featuring Sharon McMahon, David Rubenstein, and Bush Center CEO Ken HershAnd Here's Where It Gets Interesting by Sharon McMahonFreedom Matters exhibit at the Bush Center

When David McCormick ran for Senator of Pennsylvania last year, he brought with him the lessons he had learned as an Army Ranger, as a private sector CEO, and on the international policy stage in the Bush Administration -- and shares those lessons with us.David also reminds us that we have to have be able to have fervent debate and disagreement as a Nation, while remembering that whoever sits on the other side isn't our enemy, but simply someone with different ideas from us. We bounce around policy areas and ideas that he discusses in his new book, Superpower in Peril.RelatedSuperpower in Peril by David McCormickFreedom and Democracy at the Bush Center

Stephen J. Hadley, assistant to the president for National Security Affairs, joins White House communications director Kevin Sullivan in taking us behind the scenes of the Bush/Obama presidential transition and inside presidential briefings. Hadley discusses the compiled the declassified foreign policy memos in Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama.Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack ObamaEngage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint: Stephen Hadley joins Insiders on How the Intelligence Community Protects Our Democracy

Col. Matthew Amidon is the Director of Veterans and Military Families at the George W. Bush Institute. In 2022, he wrote about the services missing their recruiting goals by big margins and that every veteran has an obligation to help out. He discusses this issue with host Jim Fausone.

On this episode of Next Steps Forward, program host Chris Meek speaks with Ken Hersh, current President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center and co-founder of NGP Energy Capital Management. Hersh will discuss the nonpartisan philanthropic endeavors carried out by the George W. Bush Institute, which serves as the public policy arm of the Bush Center and focuses on economic growth, education, post-9/11 veterans and leadership. He will share how he first met President Bush and how he and his team are carrying out their commitment to honoring the Bush family's legacy. Hersh will discuss how leaders use their skills to nurture and develop the leadership skills of others, leaving the audience inspired by his words of wisdom and approach to fostering the next generation of American leaders. In addition, he will also discuss the ingredients needed to be a successful investor and the types of risks worth taking that he learned during his time at the forefront of a private equity ownership strategy.

On this episode of Next Steps Forward, program host Chris Meek speaks with Ken Hersh, current President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center and co-founder of NGP Energy Capital Management. Hersh will discuss the nonpartisan philanthropic endeavors carried out by the George W. Bush Institute, which serves as the public policy arm of the Bush Center and focuses on economic growth, education, post-9/11 veterans and leadership. He will share how he first met President Bush and how he and his team are carrying out their commitment to honoring the Bush family's legacy. Hersh will discuss how leaders use their skills to nurture and develop the leadership skills of others, leaving the audience inspired by his words of wisdom and approach to fostering the next generation of American leaders. In addition, he will also discuss the ingredients needed to be a successful investor and the types of risks worth taking that he learned during his time at the forefront of a private equity ownership strategy.

The Bush Center welcomed Dr. Deborah Birx, the former U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator and former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos as part of our Engage at the Bush Center series, presented by NexPoint.  The conversation focused on advancing health care, education, and lessons learned from the pandemic. The panel also discussed the role of public-private partnerships and the positive change they can make in our communities.

Author and Russian corruption fighter Bill Browder joined the Bush Center for a special NexPoint Lecture edition of Engage at the Bush Center. In this conversation, he discussed his harrowing story exposing President Vladimir Putin's corruption; the real situation on the ground in Russia; as well as the latest developments of the conflict in Ukraine.

What You Need to Know about the January 6th prisoners. It seems like those who were arrested because of their involvement on Jan. 6th are being held not for what they did, but for who they are and what they believe. Let's contrast these prisoners with Antifa and BLM rioters. Those rioters were arrested because they destroyed vehicles, and businesses, and hurt others, but then were let go shortly after. The difference between these two groups is messaging. We have been told that those involved on January 6th, 2021 were insurrectionists. Are these guys political prisoners? Yes.  Cynthia Hughes, founder of Patriot Freedom Project, is working to help those who were wrongly punished for their involvement on January 6th. Cynthia's nephew, Timothy Hale, who is currently in the D.C. jail because of his involvement with January 6th, shares his experience and what life has been like in the last year and a half. Mickey Kaus, journalist, and author, on Twitter, shares that you should “Always Be Paranoid when it comes to amnesty”. Check out this article — Bush Center, Chamber of Commerce, Koch Network Unite to Lobby for Mass Immigration Expansion. Mickey explains that there is very little coverage on mass immigration. Check out his writings at KausFiles.com. What You Need to Do is check out American Greatness at AmGreatness.com. and be sure to read Julie Kelly's writings to get a better understanding of what's going on with January 6th.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troy Aikman, the Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback and NFL broadcaster, joined the Bush Center for an Engage at the Bush Center event, presented by NexPoint. Aikman reflected on what matters most to him: fatherhood and community. ABC Dallas' main sports anchor, Joe Trahan, led this special conversation, which also included some football talk and discussion of Aikman's recent move to ESPN.

Kenneth Hersh, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center shares opening remarks at the 2022 Forum on Leadership, highlighting leadership domestic and abroad. Anne Wicks, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the Bush Center joins Mitch Daniels, President of Purdue University, to discuss the changes need to be made to ensure opportunity for all students and How institutions, including higher education,  can better serve the public.

In America, your zip code can be a predictor of life expectancy. Gyasi Chisley, a 25-year health care executive, discusses health and equity-- and how we can work together to build better care in underserved zip codes.The Continual Struggle: Reflections on the Civil Rights Movement -- Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPointBlueprint for Opportunity at the Bush Institute

Engage at the Bush Center, Presented by NexPointEffective leadership begins with making connections, and humor is a way to build rapport, ease into uncomfortable conversations, and help to bring joy during difficult times. It's no coincidence that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has emerged as an inspirational leader to his people, began his career as a comedian.In our own democracy, humor remains vital as a tool of both diplomacy and leadership. It's also a way to hold our leaders accountable. On March 8, 2022, Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh moderates a panel discussion about humor in the Nation's highest office featuring Karen Hughes, a longtime advisor to President Bush; Landon Parvin, the author of many humorous speeches delivered by presidents at White House Correspondents' Association dinners and other lighthearted occasions; and David Litt, a bestselling author and former Funny or Die producer who served as a speechwriter to President Obama. The program complements the special exhibit Liberty and Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House, open now at the Bush Center.RelatedWatch event videoLearn more about Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

Troy Tittlemier and Kelly Maddox Sutter are co-hosting the event on February 17th, 2022 at the Bush Center in Midland, Texas. In-person and virtual tickets are available now. The current commissioner of the Railroad Commission is Wayne Christian, he just served 6 years and is running for a second 6-year term! There are several other new candidates and we're going to dive into each of their stories next week. But this episode is all about Kelly and what we know about this event at this point. For certain, this is one of the most important times in RRC history to vote the right person in.

One of celebrated traditions in the White House is the annual transformation that takes place to celebrate the holiday season. Suzy Fields, an interior designer who volunteered at the White House, and Andi Ball, Chief of Staff to Mrs. Laura Bush in the White House, sat down with us to talk about the hard work -- and beauty -- that is Christmas at the White House.RelatedPlan Your Visit to the Bush Center

This episode features Ken Hersh, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, who is joining us to talk about his personal journey and how The Bush Center is built for lasting impact.

Evan Smith, founder and CEO of the non-profit Texas Tribune, believes strongly that providing information to voters is critical to a healthy democracy. We discuss the constantly evolving media landscape and how the Texas Tribune has adapted as a newsroom and a business.RelatedThe Texas TribunePoint of Order podcast with Evan SmithEngage at the Bush Center, presented by Highland Capital Management -- Understanding the Border: A Conversation on Life, Culture, and Commerce

In a companion event to the Bush Center's special exhibit on immigration and President Bush's new book, Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants, a panel of experts examine the incredible biodiversity, agricultural strength, and beauty of our southern border. The conversation tackles how to thoughtfully secure and manage a diverse border region, and how to protect and preserve the land itself.Texas Tribune CEO and Co-Founder Evan Smith leads the discussion with former U.S. CongressmanWill Hurd, former Mexican Ambassador to the U.S.Geronimo Gutierrez Fernandez, conservationist and film producerJay Kleberg(The River and the Wall), andAdair Margo, who has been involved in the El Paso/Juarez border community her entire life. She founded the Adair Margo Gallery in 1985 and co-authored an oral history of the region with renowned local artist Tom Lea.The conversation also focuses on the people who live and work along the border, and the diversity of culture that makes the region unique. The panel examines topics such as the economy, food, the arts, and education, while also touching on policy that can help us facilitate a more efficient and compassionate immigration system.Learn more about the Bush Institute's work on immigration

On this episode of Next Steps Forward, program host Chris Meek speaks with Ken Hersh, current President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center and co-founder of NGP Energy Capital Management. Hersh will discuss the nonpartisan philanthropic endeavors carried out by the George W. Bush Institute, which serves as the public policy arm of the Bush Center and focuses on economic growth, education, post-9/11 veterans and leadership. He will share how he first met President Bush and how he and his team are carrying out their commitment to honoring the Bush family's legacy. Hersh will discuss how leaders use their skills to nurture and develop the leadership skills of others, leaving the audience inspired by his words of wisdom and approach to fostering the next generation of American leaders. In addition, he will also discuss the ingredients needed to be a successful investor and the types of risks worth taking that he learned during his time at the forefront of a private equity ownership strategy.

On this episode of Next Steps Forward, program host Chris Meek speaks with Ken Hersh, current President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center and co-founder of NGP Energy Capital Management. Hersh will discuss the nonpartisan philanthropic endeavors carried out by the George W. Bush Institute, which serves as the public policy arm of the Bush Center and focuses on economic growth, education, post-9/11 veterans and leadership. He will share how he first met President Bush and how he and his team are carrying out their commitment to honoring the Bush family's legacy. Hersh will discuss how leaders use their skills to nurture and develop the leadership skills of others, leaving the audience inspired by his words of wisdom and approach to fostering the next generation of American leaders. In addition, he will also discuss the ingredients needed to be a successful investor and the types of risks worth taking that he learned during his time at the forefront of a private equity ownership strategy.

On this episode of Next Steps Forward, program host Chris Meek speaks with Ken Hersh, current President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center and co-founder of NGP Energy Capital Management. Hersh will discuss the nonpartisan philanthropic endeavors carried out by the George W. Bush Institute, which serves as the public policy arm of the Bush Center and focuses on economic growth, education, post-9/11 veterans and leadership. He will share how he first met President Bush and how he and his team are carrying out their commitment to honoring the Bush family's legacy. Hersh will discuss how leaders use their skills to nurture and develop the leadership skills of others, leaving the audience inspired by his words of wisdom and approach to fostering the next generation of American leaders. In addition, he will also discuss the ingredients needed to be a successful investor and the types of risks worth taking that he learned during his time at the forefront of a private equity ownership strategy.

Holly Kuzmich, Executive Director of the George W. Bush Center, speaks with host Chris Lyon about the Center's bipartisan approach to immigration advocacy, including their open letter to Congress stressing the need for holistic immigration reform.

Recorded April 19, 2018 at the Bush Center's Forum on LeadershipIn 2018, President George W. Bush sat down with Bono from U2 to chat  about life, leadership, and PEPFAR -- what Bono called “the greatest health intervention in the history of medicine.” RelatedBush Institute Global Health InitiativeAn Oral History of PEPFAR

Recorded April 20, 2018 at Moody Coliseum at SMUIn 2018, Amazon Chairman and CEO Jeff Bezos sat down with Ken Hersh at the Bush Center's first annual Forum on Leadership.  They discussed his approach to entrepreneurship and his vision for Amazon in the early days, how he led his company to be the one of the largest retailers in the world, and his vision for the next frontier – space.Related2018 Forum on Leadership

Mike Erwin, founder and executive director of Team Red, White and Blue, joins Team Tango to share the origin story for Team RWB, and the many ways in which the organization helps enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Erwin touches on the importance of being part of a team, partnerships with IVMF and the George W. Bush Center, the link between physical activity, social interactions and mental wellness. Special Guest: Mike Erwin.

We want to help you think well about immigration, especially as news reports grow over potential surges of unaccompanied minors at the U.S. southern border. How do we care for immigrants well and celebrate immigration as important to America while also not creating a magnet for a border crisis? Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow welcome Laura Collins to the roundtable to help answer that question.Guest BiographyLaura Collins serves as Director, Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute. Collins previously served as the Director of Immigration Policy at the American Action Forum. She has experience in politics, working as a Senior Research Analyst at the Republican National Committee for the 2012 election cycle and in the Texas House of Representatives for the 82nd Legislature. A former practicing attorney, Collins earned a JD from The University of Texas School of Law and a BBA from the University of Oklahoma.Resources from the ConversationConnect with Laura and her work at the Bush InstituteRead Laura's January 2019 op-ed: Border challenges are real and urgent, but solutions are more complexRead the Bush Center's White Paper: Smart Border Policy For The 21st CenturyCheck out former President George W. Bush's new book, Out of Many, OneGuaranteeing Secure National Borders: Thinking Biblically about Immigrants and Immigration Reform Series by ERLC Policy StaffSubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter

Kacie Kelly oversees and manages policy, operational, and programmatic efforts on veteran health and well-being, including the Warrior Wellness Alliance. She manages strategic efforts to promote the partnerships, collaboration, and alignment among organizations that are so crucial to fostering the health and well-being of post-9/11 Veterans. Prior to this role, Kacie served as the National Director for Public-Private Partnerships in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office for Suicide Prevention where she was responsible for developing a comprehensive and integrated public health approach to prevent suicide among the 14 million Veterans not engaged in VA healthcare. Throughout her 15-year career with VA, she led innovative programs to serve more Veterans and their families through strategic partnerships within government and across public and private sectors. In addition, she has had leading roles to promote military culture competence in the community, outreach efforts to reduce the stigma associated with seeking mental healthcare, and enhance provider proficiency in evidence-based mental health care. She earned her Master of Health Sciences (MHS) at Louisiana State University and has a Graduate Certificate in Women in Public Policy and Politics from the University of Massachusetts - Boston. Kacie has also been an active volunteer in the New Orleans community where she served as a Commissioner on the BioDistrict Board of New Orleans and on the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Kacie's background and experience The 2016 VA Suicide Prevention Report Rates and Numbers of Veteran Suicide Bridging the gap between VA mental health and community mental health The Warrior Wellness Alliance Connecting mental health to veteran organizations Mental Wellness instead of Mental Illness The support of President and Mrs. Bush for veteran mental health Warrior Wellness Alliance Social Media Repository Links Mentioned in This Episode: The Warrior Wellness Alliance 2016 VA Suicide Report Kacie Kelly on Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

Just hours after he was inaugurated, President Joe Biden signaled his intent to prioritize immigration reform: He sent a comprehensive immigration reform bill to Congress that included new protections for children migrating from Central America and an expedited path to citizenship for the millions of immigrants currently in the country without legal status.  He also signed a slew of executive orders related to immigration, including a reversal of the travel ban on predominantly Muslim countries, a stop to border wall construction and a 100-day pause on deportations. But he’s not the first president to tackle this complicated and politically charged issue. Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama both tried to overhaul immigration — and failed. How is Biden’s plan different? Thursday, two immigration scholars looked at Biden’s proposals with MPR News host Kerri Miller. Guests: Laura Collins is the director of the Economics Growth Program at the Bush Center. Lisa Garcia Bedolla is the vice provost for graduate studies at the University of California-Berkeley with a research specialty in immigrant political and educational integration in the United States. To listen to the full conversation you can use the audio player above. Subscribe to the MPR News with Kerri Miller podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS

This week is all about being thankful and on that note, we were especially thankful to visit with our good friend Ken Hersh. Ken is the President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center located in Dallas, Texas. He was also the CEO of NGP from 1988 to 2015. We couldn't think of a better person to help us mix policy, energy and life into a Thanksgiving casserole than Ken.As you may or may not already know, the Bush Presidential Center works to support a variety of important domestic initiatives including economic growth, military service, education reform, global health, and women's empowerment to name a few. Ken draws on his Bush Center experience and his almost three decades working in energy to talk about everything from the energy transition, to the grace and dignity of the Bush Family, and finally to his optimistic outlook for the future.Our TPH crew kicked things off: Mike Bradley and Matt Portillo covered oil market performance and expectations. Colin Fenton had a potpourri of data points covering everything from global market data to potato chip market trends. It was an exceptional lead-in to an exceptional guest.----------Copyright 2020, Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. The information contained in this update is based on sources considered to be reliable but is not represented to be complete and its accuracy is not guaranteed. This update is designed to provide market commentary only. This update does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Nothing contained in this update is intended to be a recommendation of a specific security or company nor is any of the information contained herein intended to constitute an analysis of any company or security reasonably sufficient to form the basis for any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., and its officers, directors, shareholders, employees and affiliates and members of their families may have positions in any securities mentioned and may buy or sell such securities before, after or concurrently with the publication of this update. In some instances, such investments may be inconsistent with the views expressed herein. Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. may, from time to time, perform or solicit investment banking or other services for or from a company, person or entities mentioned in this update. Additional important disclosures, including disclosures regarding companies covered by TPH’s research department, may be found at www.tphco.com/Disclosure. Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. (TPH) is the global brand name for Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Securities, LLC., Tudor Pickering Holt & Co Advisors LP, Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Securities – Canada, ULC and their affiliates worldwide. Institutional Communication Only. Under FINRA Rule 2210, this communication is deemed institutional sales material and it is not meant for distribution to retail investors.

Growing up in Virginia Bobby Dove loved spending time with his grandfather, a Korean War veteran. They watched The History Channel and war movies together and Bobby listened to his grandfather's stories from the military and his own childhood. His grandfather taught him good character and respect for authority. He was the most influential person in Bobby's life. In August 2008, Bobby joined the Army Special Forces and, after 3 years of continuous training, earned his Green Beret in August 2011. He loved the camaraderie of the military as well as its challenges. Bobby recently founded “Hooligan Charters”, an inshore and near-shore fishing guide service, as a joint venture with his teammate Cliff, who was the first to come to Bobby's aid in Afghanistan. Bobby has learned of himself that he is resilient and driven. He looks forward to a very full life in a specially adapted smart home. A special thanks to the team at the Bush Center for helping making this interview possible.  Topics Covered: Growing through  losing your father Surviving an IED blast Setting ambitious  goals in life Learning to ask for help Living with guilt Letting go of worry Affirming to your kids, they are loved Raising good adults Learning to love yourself How to connect with guest Facebook - https://bit.ly/2UqreCH Website - https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/specially-adapted-smart-homes/bobby-dove Website: https://hooligancharters.com/ --------------------------------------------- Follow me on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2X62v7C --------------------------------------------- FreeDadCourse.com > Five Lessons to More Friendships --------------------------------------------- Join our Facebook Group  The Military Veteran Dad Facebook Group > http://bit.ly/2GmNqqG --------------------------------------------- MilitaryVeteranDad.com --------------------------------------------- Ask me a question? You might just be featured in a future episode of the Military Veteran Dad Podcast Link > http://bit.ly/2tOi3BT

In this Veteran's Day episode, we talk to U.S. Army Second Lieutenant Melissa Stockwell -- the U.S. first female to lose a limb in combat and now Paralympic Games medalist -- about her journey representing America both before and after active duty.Purchase Melisssa's book, The Power of Choice: From Wounded Warrior to World ChampionLearn more about the Tokyo Paralympic GamesLearn more about the Bush Center's W100KWatch the George W. Bush Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony, including Melissa reciting the Pledge of Allegiance as five U.S. presidents look on

Two stars from the ABC hit show Shark Tank -- Mark Cuban, owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, and Daymond John, founder and CEO of apparel company FUBU -- aren't just successful on the balance sheet.  They're inspirational figures for American entrepreneurs from all backgrounds.We cover serious topics such as:How businesses can adapt to disruptive events like the coronavirusHow money has (or has not) changed the two -- and why they still get up every morning eager to do businessHow businesses can navigate challenging relationships with ChinaHow manufacturing can return to the U.S.And share some laughs with:Mark and Daymond's competition to be the better dancerDaymond's dad jokesBehind-the-scenes stories from the set of Shark TankBe sure to watch them on stage at Engage at the Bush Center, presented by Highland Capital Management.

Host Sam LeBlond welcomes Andy Card back to "All the Best"! In addition to being President George H. W. Bush’s former deputy Chief of Staff and Secretary of Transportation, Sec. Card currently serves as the interim CEO of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation. Listen as he shares the wonderful history of how College Station, Texas, and Aggieland came to be the home of the George H. W. Bush Presidential Center — which comprises the George Bush School for Government and Public Service at Texas A&M, the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the George & Barbara Bush Foundation. Plus, Sec. Card gives an inside look at the upcoming plans for the Bush Center, including the arrival of the retired Union Pacific Engine 4141. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/. 

Learn more about the Latino CoalitionLearn more about the Bush Center's work in immigration reform

TED Talk with Dr. GarciaThe Future of Texas at Engage at the Bush Center, presented by Highland Capital Management

In what may be a harbinger for our trends in US Immigration policy, a UK plan denies entry to ‘low-skilled’ foreign workers. As a result, industries expect labor shortages. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, wants immigrants to meet requirements for skills, qualifications and English-speaking ability. I have special interest in this as a former UK resident. So, if you are in your local Starbucks in England, the plan would exclude your “low-skilled” immigrant barista. This has ignited a nationwide outcry from business groups and employers who warned that the restrictions could cripple a broad swath of industries. Here in the US, we are familiar with the aggressive policies of our government. I have podcasted on, for example, on the crisis that led federal immigration authorities to bus nearly 2,000 unaccompanied children from shelters around the country to a “tent city” in the desert of Texas. And the Trump administration had proposal that would make it harder for legal immigrants to become citizens or get green cards if they have ever used a range of popular public welfare programs, including Obamacare. Likewise, the UK immigration policy would make it far more difficult for nationals of European Union countries to live and work in Britain beginning next year, when last month’s formal departure from the European Union takes effect. Critics have predicted many of those will be to Britain’s long-term detriment. As Britain leaves it’s membership in the EU, partly based on anti-immigrant sentiment this reminds me of the populism and xenophobia that have swept other European countries over the last several years. This also mirrors that of President Trump, who favors an immigration system that would essentially exclude the poor and unskilled. The new rules demand that immigrant workers speak English; many currently do not. It is reasonable to expect this, assistance to learn to become bilingual or even a polyglot. If you came from the EU to Britain over the last 15 years you would not qualify for a work visa under the new standards, which require a well-paying job offer from an approved employer. Then there is the jobs that could be freed up by these rules for native Brits. Care workers looking after aging Brits, construction workers out in all weather, getting the job done. Will these jobs be taken up by others? Here in the US we have some background on this approach, and it is mostly myth. 7.6% of immigrants are self-employed compared to 5.6% of native-born Americans and they founded more than 40% of Fortune 500 companies, according to the Bush Center. Likewise, the average European migrant arriving in the UK in 2016 will contribute £78,000 more than they take out in public services and benefits over their time spent in the UK, and the average non-European migrant will make a positive net contribution of £28,000 while living here. By comparison, the average UK citizen’s net lifetime contribution in this scenario is zero. This is according to Oxford Economics, is a leader in global forecasting and quantitative analysis. Also, according to the Center and Budget and Policy Priorities, immigrants contribute to the U.S. economy in many ways. They work at high rates and make up more than a third of the workforce in some industries. Their geographic mobility helps local economies respond to worker shortages, smoothing out bumps that could otherwise weaken the economy. Immigrant workers help support the aging native-born population, increasing the number of workers as compared to retirees and bolstering the Social Security and Medicare trust funds. And children born to immigrant families are upwardly mobile, promising future benefits not only to their families, but to the U.S. economy overall.
Back in the UK, Johnson’s government said the new rules would “open the U.K. to the brightest and the best from around the world” while ending reliance on “cheap, low-skilled labor coming into the country.”

In what may be a harbinger for our trends in US Immigration policy, a UK plan denies entry to ‘low-skilled’ foreign workers. As a result, industries expect labor shortages. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, wants immigrants to meet requirements for skills, qualifications and English-speaking ability. I have special interest in this as a former UK resident. So, if you are in your local Starbucks in England, the plan would exclude your “low-skilled” immigrant barista. This has ignited a nationwide outcry from business groups and employers who warned that the restrictions could cripple a broad swath of industries. Here in the US, we are familiar with the aggressive policies of our government. I have podcasted on, for example, on the crisis that led federal immigration authorities to bus nearly 2,000 unaccompanied children from shelters around the country to a “tent city” in the desert of Texas. And the Trump administration had proposal that would make it harder for legal immigrants to become citizens or get green cards if they have ever used a range of popular public welfare programs, including Obamacare. Likewise, the UK immigration policy would make it far more difficult for nationals of European Union countries to live and work in Britain beginning next year, when last month’s formal departure from the European Union takes effect. Critics have predicted many of those will be to Britain’s long-term detriment. As Britain leaves it’s membership in the EU, partly based on anti-immigrant sentiment this reminds me of the populism and xenophobia that have swept other European countries over the last several years. This also mirrors that of President Trump, who favors an immigration system that would essentially exclude the poor and unskilled. The new rules demand that immigrant workers speak English; many currently do not. It is reasonable to expect this, assistance to learn to become bilingual or even a polyglot. If you came from the EU to Britain over the last 15 years you would not qualify for a work visa under the new standards, which require a well-paying job offer from an approved employer. Then there is the jobs that could be freed up by these rules for native Brits. Care workers looking after aging Brits, construction workers out in all weather, getting the job done. Will these jobs be taken up by others? Here in the US we have some background on this approach, and it is mostly myth. 7.6% of immigrants are self-employed compared to 5.6% of native-born Americans and they founded more than 40% of Fortune 500 companies, according to the Bush Center. Likewise, the average European migrant arriving in the UK in 2016 will contribute £78,000 more than they take out in public services and benefits over their time spent in the UK, and the average non-European migrant will make a positive net contribution of £28,000 while living here. By comparison, the average UK citizen’s net lifetime contribution in this scenario is zero. This is according to Oxford Economics, is a leader in global forecasting and quantitative analysis. Also, according to the Center and Budget and Policy Priorities, immigrants contribute to the U.S. economy in many ways. They work at high rates and make up more than a third of the workforce in some industries. Their geographic mobility helps local economies respond to worker shortages, smoothing out bumps that could otherwise weaken the economy. Immigrant workers help support the aging native-born population, increasing the number of workers as compared to retirees and bolstering the Social Security and Medicare trust funds. And children born to immigrant families are upwardly mobile, promising future benefits not only to their families, but to the U.S. economy overall.
Back in the UK, Johnson’s government said the new rules would “open the U.K. to the brightest and the best from around the world” while ending reliance on “cheap, low-skilled labor coming into the country.”

Related contentPhotos from Mrs. Bush's trip to Jordan, and an account from Ruba Rihani.About the WE Lead programPlan Your Visit to the Bush Center to see the 2019 Christmas exhibit

Award-winning actor and director Gary Sinise tells the story of how he found his calling: To see that those who defend this country and its freedoms are never forgotten. He shares insights into life before the famous Lt. Dan Taylor character from Forrest Gump, his new book Grateful American, and how he became interested in acting in high school.   If you enjoyed the episode and want to hear more from Gary, check out Engage at the Bush Center, presented by Highland Capital Management, Grateful American: A Conversation with Gary Sinise. Learn more about the Bush Institute's Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program, which develops the skills of those who serve our nation's veterans and helping increase their impact. Learn how the George W. Bush Institute is ensuring post-9/11 veterans and their families make successful transitions to civilian life.    

As personal aides to President George H.W. Bush, Tim McBride, and Tom Frechette spent long hours with — and came to personally know — our 41st president. They share behind-the-scenes stories from their time as presidential aides, illustrating the man they knew and that so many loved. Watch a special Engage at the Bush Center, presented by Highland Capital Management paying tribute to President George H.W. Bush's life of service Listen to the Ladies, First podcast episode Service Above Self – The Leadership of Barbara Bush

James Farmer is an expert conservationist, interior designer and best-selling author who is saving the world one plant at a time. We chat about robotic bees, the beauty of native plants, and life as a business owner. And he also throws in some gardening tips.  Interested in hearing more from James? Check out a conversation on conservation conducted at the George W. Bush Center's Forum on Leadership in April 2018.  Interested in visiting the Bush Center's Native Texas Park? The park is open from sunup to sundown 365 days a year, and pets are welcome. 

On this episode, I am joined by Neil Salkind, who received his PhD from the University of Maryland in Human Development, and after teaching for 35 years at the University of Kansas, remains a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology and Research in Education. His early interests were in the area of children’s cognitive development, and after research in the areas of cognitive style and (what was then known as) hyperactivity, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of North Carolina’s Bush Center for Child and Family Policy. His work then changed direction to a focus on child and family policy, specifically the impact of alternative forms of public support on various child and family outcomes. He has delivered more than 150 professional papers and presentations; written more than 100 trade and textbooks; and is the author of Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics (Sage), Theories of Human Development (Sage), and Exploring Research (Prentice Hall). He has edited several encyclopedias, including the Encyclopedia of Human Development, the Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics, and the recently published Encyclopedia of Research Design. He was also the editor of Child Development Abstracts and Bibliography for 13 years. Show Notes Segment 1: Statistics anxiety [00:00-10:36] In this first segment, Neil explains why statistics shouldn't cause researchers anxiety. Segment 2: Tips for researchers just starting out with statistics [10:37-20:48] In segment two, Neil shares some ideas for how beginning researchers can increase their statistics skills. Segment 3: Editing enclopedias [20:49-32:59] In segment three, Neil shares about his experiences as an editor of encyclopedias. Bonus Clip # 1: Writing about Research Methods [00:00-4:02] To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @RIA_podcast or #RIA_podcast Email: riapodcast@oregonstate.edu Voicemail: 541-737-1111 If you listen to the podcast via iTunes, please consider leaving us a review.

FREEDOM MATTERS:A NEW CURRICULUM  FOR HIGH SCHOOL The new curriculum from The Bush Center connecting the foundations of freedom to today's global struggles for liberty with Amanda Schnetzer, Director of The Human Freedom Initiative

The Center works hard  in middle school literacy and other areas on a non-political basis. They've been with us many times and it is always an excellent show. Please join us.

Highlights include: Boston marathon bombing, dental problem, creepy Scottish guy, adjustable cuffs, Bjorn Borg, Old Man Sam, elephant dung beer, Charles the wor’d most interesting hobo, Victoria Beckham, Posh Spice, Daffy Duck, corkscrew penis, Superman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Margaret Thatcher, Justin Bieber, Oblivion, Tom Cruise, Shakespeare, Puffy Scrotums, Bill Clinton, George W Bush, Bush Center, Sean Connery, tweets and emails, I Call Bullcrap, Craig Ferguson, Geoff Peterson, Late Late Show, Secretariat, and tootsie-frootsie ratings.