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Overheard at the Bush Center

George W. Bush Presidential Center
Holiday Traditions At the White House
American Revolution
Baseball
Kershaw's Challenge
Declaration Of Independence
United States
US Economy
George Washington
Democracy
United States History
Philanthropy
Faith
George W. Bush Institute
China
Dominican Republic
Free Speech
LBJ Foundation
America 250
Civil Rights Movement

Overheard at the George W. Bush Presidential Center brings you the latest conversations about the world’s most pressing challenges. Join Bush Center experts as they talk to leading policy makers, business leaders, and people on the front lines of change about issues like immigration, economic opportunity, education, democracy and the importance of free societies.

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United States Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined Shilo Brooks, President and CEO of the Bush Center, to discuss her book, Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution for a special Engage at the Bush Center, presented b... more

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As part of the Engage at the Bush Center series, presented by NexPoint, the Bush Center hosted highly acclaimed author and biographer Walter Isaacson in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. In reflecting on his latest book, Isaacson discussed ... more

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Recently, the Bush Center held the ninth Forum on Leadership focused on the theme The Heart of America.  Forum on Leadership is a landmark gathering which develops, recognizes, and celebrates leadership by bringing together notable voices for in-dept... more

Recently, the Bush Center held the ninth Forum on Leadership focused on the theme The Heart of America.  Forum on Leadership is a landmark gathering which develops, recognizes, and celebrates leadership by bringing together notable voices for in-dept... more

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Recent Guests

Walter Isaacson
Author and biographer notable for The Greatest Sentence Ever Written discussion
Author and biographer
Episode: A Conversation with Walter Isaacson on “The Greatest Sentence Ever Written”
David French
New York Times journalist, Army veteran, author
New York Times; Army
Episode: Forum on Leadership 2026: At Liberty to Speak
Jeff Reinbold
President and CEO of the National Parks Foundation
National Parks Foundation
Episode: Forum on Leadership 2026: The Land That Unites Us
Grace Lee
Executive Director of the National Park Trust
National Park Trust
Episode: Forum on Leadership 2026: The Land That Unites Us
Ellen Kershaw
Co-guest, philanthropist and advocate behind Kershaw's Challenge
Kershaw's Challenge
Episode: Ellen & Clayton Kershaw on the Power of Sports to Lift Communities
Clayton Kershaw
Professional baseball pitcher, philanthropist, and founder of Kershaw's Challenge
Los Angeles Dodgers (former) / Kershaw's Challenge
Episode: Ellen & Clayton Kershaw on the Power of Sports to Lift Communities
Ken Burns
Acclaimed filmmaker, co-director of The American Revolution (PBS)
PBS/Producer
Episode: A Nation Begins: A Conversation with Ken Burns and Rick Atkinson
Rick Atkinson
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, author of The Fate of the Day
Bloomsbury/Various publishers
Episode: A Nation Begins: A Conversation with Ken Burns and Rick Atkinson
Sara Armstrong
Deputy Chief of Staff to Mrs. Bush; former Director of the White House Visitors Office
White House staff
Episode: Deck the Halls: Holiday Traditions at the White House

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A Conversation with Walter Isaacson on “The Greatest Sentence Ever Written”
Q: Why is the word 'we' in we hold these truths to be self-evident significant in the context of a social contract?
The hosts emphasize that 'we' signals collective agreement and shared responsibility, grounding rights in the consent of the governed and the mutual obligations that sustain a democratic community.
A Conversation with Walter Isaacson on “The Greatest Sentence Ever Written”
Q: How do the framers navigate religious language and belief in the founding documents?
The discussion notes balancing divine providence with rational inquiry, showing the framers' nuanced approach to religion—awed by creation and natural law while avoiding a dogmatic theocracy, which allowed broader inclusion and pluralism.
A Conversation with Walter Isaacson on “The Greatest Sentence Ever Written”
Q: What was the best approach to writing about the Declaration, and why focus on a single sentence word by word?
Isaacson explains that examining the sentence word by word reveals the mission, balance between rationality and providence, and the evolving meaning of self-evidence within the social contract, offering a focused lens on enduring principles rather than a broad treatise.
Ellen & Clayton Kershaw on the Power of Sports to Lift Communities
Q: What moment will you tell your grandkids about?
They recount the 3000th strikeout and drafting moment, plus the then-record-breaking World Series experience and Vin Scully's voice on opening day as defining memories.
Ellen & Clayton Kershaw on the Power of Sports to Lift Communities
Q: What advice would you give to those who want to get involved but don't know where to start?
The advice centers on leveraging one's gifts and sphere of influence to make a bigger impact beyond one's primary career, starting with small, meaningful acts of service.

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Conversations center on leadership, democracy, history, and public service, featuring policy makers, historians, economists, and philanthropic leaders. Episodes often explore how civic institutions, free societies, and community initiatives respond to national challenges—from the mechanics of free speech and democratic processes to the role of parks, education, and philanthropy in building opportunity. Notable through-lines include thoughtful reflections on American history, leadership under adversity, and the power of storytelling and civic engagement to unite communities. The format tends to pair high-profile guests with expert moderators to contextualize complex issues for a broad audience, with an emphasis on actionable ideas for policy... more

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4. Grace Lee
5. Ellen Kershaw
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7. Ken Burns
8. Rick Atkinson

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