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The George and Barbara Bush Foundation is proud to announce All the Best, a brand new weekly podcast hosted by grandson, Sam LeBlond. All the Best features interviews with George H. W. and Barbara Bush’s family, friends, former colleagues and fellow Points of Light with a special emphasis on service to others.

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100. The First 100 from 2022-03-31T21:15

This episode of All the Best, features a look back at our first 100 Episodes. Sam LeBlond takes a stroll through some favorite highlights of our many guests. We listen in as former Sec...

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99. Down In Front! from 2022-02-16T05:01

On this episode of All the Best, Sam LeBlond is joined by Canadian television host turned advocate, Ben Mulroney. They reminisce about the years Ben’s fathe...

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98. The Making of “41” from 2022-02-02T05:01

In this episode of “All the Best”, Sam LeBlond speaks with executive producer and director Jeffrey Roth about making the George Herbert Walker Bush documentary "4...

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97. Band of Brothers from 2022-01-19T05:01

In this episode, Sam LeBlond talks with author Don J. Snyder about the Caddie School for Soldiers, which was founded by Mr. Snyder.  They discuss the importance of helping the modern veteran, th...

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96. Measuring Up to Expectations from 2022-01-07T23:29:16

In this episode, Sam LeBlond talks with Congressman Bill Archer about his friendship with George Herbert Walker Bush. They discuss their shared history in Texas politics, the importance of givin...

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95. The Plane Waits For No One from 2021-12-15T17:00:05

In this episode of All the Best, Sam LeBlond is joined by Tom Frechette, the former personal aide to George H. W. Bush during his post-presidency years. Fre...

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94. In Memory of Robert J. Dole, Former Senator of the United States from 2021-12-07T20:32:06

This episode was originally released on May 5, 2021. In this encore presentation, Sam LeBlond is joined by former Kansas Senator Bob Dole. Listen as they discuss how Dole and George H. W. Bush t...

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93. One of the Best Jobs in the World from 2021-11-24T09:00

In this episode of All the Best, Sam LeBlond is joined by Jim Appleby, the former personal aide to George H. W. Bush during his post-presidency years. They ...

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92. Would You Look at That Tie? from 2021-11-10T05:30

In this episode, Sam LeBlond is joined by the Honorable Sigmund Rogich, Las Vegas businessman, former Ambassador to Iceland, and close friend of George H. W. and ...

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91. To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Required from 2021-10-21T17:42:56

This week, Sam LeBlond sits down with former White House nurse Paula Trivette. They discuss her journey from being one of 18 siblings to her time in the military and eventually serving as nurse ...

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90. Humbly and Quietly Faithful from 2021-10-13T19:48:35

In this episode, Sam LeBlond is joined by Reverend Russ Levenson, Rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston and close personal friend of George and Barbara Bush. Reverend Levenson share...

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89. Two Honorary Astros from 2021-10-07T06:00

This week, Sam LeBlond speaks with Drayton McLane, a Texas businessman, the former owner of the Houston Astros, and a close friend of George and Barbara Bush. Mr....

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88. Anchor to Windward from 2021-09-29T13:29:54

This week, Sam LeBlond is joined by the senior United States Senator from Maine, Susan Collins, who has been a friend of the Bush family for many years. Senator Collins shares how she got her st...

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87. Making the World Better for Future Generations from 2021-09-22T17:46

In this episode, Sam LeBlond talks with former Secretary of State and former National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice. They discuss her path to public service, her relationships with both Geor...

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86. Global Leadership: A New Path Forward from 2021-09-04T00:06:13

This week, Sam LeBlond sits down with former Secretary of Defense and former CIA Director Robert Gates. They discuss his path to service, his storied career, and ...

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85. The Best Job in Politics from 2021-08-25T20:49:13

This week, Sam LeBlond talks with Gian-Carlo Peressutti, former aide and press secretary to George H. W. Bush. They focus on the years following his presidency… a...

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84. Cheeseburger Diplomacy from 2021-08-13T18:33:59

In this episode, Sam LeBlonde sits down with Matthew Wendel, who started as a dishwasher and ended up entertaining and cooking for the First Family during the George W. Bush administration at Th...

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83. Compromise and Action from 2021-08-04T03:12:11

In this episode, Sam LeBlond talks with the Presidential Historian and President/CEO of the Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation, Mark Updegrove. They discuss preserving ...

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82. The "A-Team" of the East Wing from 2021-07-28T14:49:26

In this episode, Sam LeBlond sits down with Peggy Swift White, who served as the Personal Aide to First Lady Barbara Bush from 1989 until 1993. In addition to being responsible for the First Lad...

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81. The USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) from 2021-06-16T06:00

This week on All The Best, Sam LeBlond talks with Captain Robert Aguilar, the Commanding Officer of The USS George H. W. Bush, a Nimitz class nuclear powered aircraft carrier. They discuss the c...

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80. Dr. Anthony Fauci from 2021-06-09T14:26:09

In this episode, Sam LeBlond talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Dr. Fauci, who has served as a medical advisor under se...

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79. Journey of a Lifetime from 2021-06-03T04:30:27

In this episode of "All the Best," Sam LeBlond talks with former Secretary Tommy Thompson about how his respect for George H. W. and Barbara inspired his career o...

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78. Serving Honorably from 2021-05-12T19:55:24

In this episode of "All the Best," Sam LeBlond talks with Ohio Senator Rob Portman to discuss how George H. W. Bush served as Senator Portman's mentor early in hi...

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77. Service To Country from 2021-05-05T17:23:52

In this episode of "All the Best," Sam LeBlond is joined by former Kansas Senator Bob Dole. Listen as they discuss how Dole and George H. W. Bush transformed a po...

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76. Live, Love, Serve from 2021-04-28T20:38:09

In a special family episode of "All the Best," Sam LeBlond talks to his cousin and George W. Bush's daughter (and granddaughter of George H.W. Bush) Barbara Bush....

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75. When the Cameras Were Off from 2021-04-21T18:29:46

In this episode of "All the Best," Sam LeBlond is joined by former U.S. Senator from Wyoming Alan Simpson, and his wife, champion of the arts, Ann Simpson. In an ...

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74. Telling Their Stories from 2021-04-14T20:07:34

In this episode of "All the Best," host Sam LeBlond chats with New York Times Bestselling Author Brad Meltzer about his longtime friendship with George H. W. and ...

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73. Standing Where Duty Requires from 2021-03-31T19:46

On this episode of “All the Best,” Sam LeBlond speaks with former Marine and veterans advocate Cole Lyle. Listen as the two discuss how Lyle battled PTSD and how ...

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72. Together Everyone Achieves More from 2021-03-24T19:03:48

On this episode of All the Best, Sam LeBlond talked with legendary football coach R.C. Slocum about his journey from a shoeshine boy to becoming the all-time winningest coach in Texas A&M footba...

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71. Front Row Seat from 2021-03-17T21:22:11

This week on "All the Best," host Sam LeBlond talks with former President George W. Bush's White House Photographer, Eric Draper. The two discuss everything from ...

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70. Playing Through from 2021-03-10T21:41:13

This week "All the Best" host Sam LeBlond talks with Ken Raynor, Head Golf Professional at George H. W. Bush’s home golf course in Maine, Cape Arundel. Listen as ...

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69. The Personal Touch from 2021-03-03T17:45:33

This week Sam LeBlond talks with long time Bush Staffer and confidant Tom Collamore. Listen as the two discuss Tom’s longtime friendship with George H. W. Bush, his love of campaigning and the w...

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68. Flowers...and Bushes from 2021-02-24T15:02:50

In this episode of "All the Best," host Sam LeBlond talks to Annie Kennedy, who has been a long time gardener at the Walker's Point Bush residence in Maine. Liste...

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67. Only in America: From Grocery Store Clerk to the White House from 2021-02-17T22:56:34

Longtime political strategist and George H. W. Bush's White House Political Director, Ron Kaufman joins Sam LeBlond on this week's "All the Best". He recounts the...

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66. The Family Literacy Mission in Houston: COVID-19 Update from 2021-02-10T19:30:09

In this episode of "All the Best,” host Sam LeBlond is joined by Julie Baker Finck, president of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. The Foundation was ...

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65. Service Til the End: Evan Sisley and Sully H. W. Bush from 2021-02-04T00:09:27

This week host Sam LeBlond is joined by Evan Sisley, President Bush’s last personal aide, and Sully H. W. Bush, the President's service dog during the last six mo...

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64. Amplifying the Legacies of George and Barbara Bush from 2021-01-27T05:00

On this episode of "All the Best", host Sam LeBlond welcomes the brand new CEO of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation, Max Angerholzer. Max shares the state of t...

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63. Inside The Bush School’s New Washington D.C. Teaching Site from 2021-01-20T18:12:24

Jay Silveria, the recently named Executive Director of The Bush School’s brand new Washington D.C. teaching site, joins "All the Best” and takes our listeners ins...

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62. A Truly Historic Friendship from 2021-01-13T05:00

In this episode of “All the Best”, Sam LeBlond is joined by Secretary James A. Baker, III, our nation’s 61st Secretary of State. Secretary Baker remembers his 60-...

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61. A Celebration of Literacy from 2021-01-06T23:56:03

At the beginning of the holiday season, The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy teamed up with Garden & Gun Magazine to host a virtual evening of cocktail...

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60. 2020: A Year We Will Never Forget from 2020-12-30T05:00

Welcome to a very special year-end edition of "All the Best". 2020 has proven to be a year unlike any the world has ever seen, and its challenges have been felt b...

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59. The Highest Form of Patriotism from 2020-12-23T05:00

Jim Pavitt, former Deputy Director of Operations for the Central Intelligence Agency (1999-2004), joins “All the Best” and shares his journey of service in the in...

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58. 500 Days In Space from 2020-12-16T05:00

Former astronaut Scott Kelly joins "All the Best" to reminisce with host Sam LeBlond on his record-breaking "Year in Space" and what he misses most about being in...

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57. Team Above Self from 2020-12-08T22:01:19

On this episode of "All the Best", host Sam LeBlond is joined by Super Bowl champion coaches Tom Coughlin, former head coac...

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56. Supporting Our Service Members from 2020-12-02T05:00

Author, veterans advocate, and Bush family friend Dava Guerin joins this week’s "All the Best" for a powerful conversation about supporting our service members an...

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55. “The Right Honorable Brian Mulroney: CAVU” from 2020-11-25T05:00

In this episode of "All the Best," host Sam Leblond talks with Brian Mulroney, the 18th Prime Minister of Canada — and one of President and Mrs. Bush’s closest po...

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54. Surviving to Give Back from 2020-11-18T20:56:01

Peter Teeley, Former Press Secretary to Vice President George H. W. Bush and Ambassador to Canada, joins "All the Best." In this episode, listen as host Sam LeBlo...

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53. In Honor of Our Service Members from 2020-11-11T18:12:59

In honor of Veterans Day, Dr. J. D. Crouch II, CEO & President of the United Services Organization (USO), joins "All the Best." The USO has been supporting U.S. s...

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52. Over A Thousand Points of Light from 2020-11-04T22:01:09

In this episode of "All the Best," Sam LeBlond sits down with former George H. W. Bush Senior White House assistant Gregg Petersmeyer. Listen to the two discuss P...

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51. Looking Forward (Cont’d): Avoiding a Vaccine Cold War from 2020-10-28T18:05:39

Recognized as one of the world’s foremost experts on vaccines, Dr. Richard Hatchett, CEO of The Coalition for Epidemic Prep...

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50. Measure of a Man with Jack Ingram from 2020-10-21T19:24:45

In this episode of "All the Best," host Sam LeBlond is joined by country music star Jack Ingram! Listen as the two talk all things Texas, Jack’s 20-plus year care...

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49. "Dear Ganny and Gampy...It's Me, Jenna" from 2020-10-14T20:29:28

Jenna Bush Hager joins host Sam LeBlond for this week's episode of "All the Best!" Listen as the two cousins reunite to talk the importance of family, joy, servic...

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48. Looking Forward: Avoiding a Vaccine Cold War from 2020-10-07T04:00

On September 17th, the George & Barbara Bush Foundation together with the George Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M hosted a discussion cal...

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47. Portraits of Courage with President George W. Bush from 2020-09-30T04:00

In a special family episode of "All the Best," host Sam LeBlond is joined by his uncle, the 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush. Listen as the two ...

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46. National Pride from 2020-09-23T18:37:24

"All the Best" host Sam LeBlond sits down with MLB World Series Champion, Washington Nationals First Baseman, Ryan Zimmerman. Listen as the two discuss Zimmerman'...

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45. Silver Linings from 2020-09-16T13:55:43

"All the Best" host Sam LeBlond sits down with June Scobee Rodgers, the inspiring widow of Commander Dick Scobee — who was one of the seven space pioneers to peri...

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44. Destiny and Power from 2020-09-09T05:00

On this episode of "All the Best," Sam LeBlond sits down with Pulitzer Prize winning author and presidential historian Jon Meacham. Listen as the two discuss Meac...

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43. All The Right Reasons from 2020-09-02T18:23:28

In this episode of "All the Best,” host Sam LeBlond talks to General Mark A. Welsh III, the Dean of The George Bush School of Government and Public Service at Tex...

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42. NFLer Brennan Scarlet and the "Big Yard" from 2020-08-26T04:00

On this episode of "All the Best", host Sam LeBlond is joined by Houston Texans' linebacker Brennan Scarlett. Listen as Brennan shares his inspiring journey to th...

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41. The Making of The George H. W. and Barbara Bush Presidential and First Spouse Coin from 2020-08-19T04:00

On this episode of "All the Best", host Sam LeBlond is joined by David J. Ryder, who is The 39th United States Mint Director. Listen as the two discuss Ryder's cl...

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40. The Best Years This Country Has Ever Seen from 2020-08-12T05:00

This week on "All the Best", Sam LeBlond talks with former New Hampshire Governor, John H. Sununu, who also served as George H. W. Bush's Chief of Staff. Listen a...

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39. “This Will Not Stand" from 2020-08-05T13:28:28

On Sunday August 5th, 1990, President George H. W. Bush boarded Marine One and flew from Camp David to the White House South Lawn after an intense 72 hours of international consultations concern...

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38. "Service Before Self": The Spirit of the Bush Center at Texas A&M from 2020-07-29T15:49:52

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 Trans...

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37. "George Did It" from 2020-07-22T19:07:21

Ambassador C. Boyden Gray, who served as Chief Legal Counsel to Vice President and President George H. W. ...

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36. An Obligation To Serve from 2020-07-15T15:07:06

Join host Sam LeBlond and University of North Carolina Head Football Coach Mack Brown for this episode of "All the Best." Listen as the two talk about what a "new...

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35. Faith and Service from 2020-07-08T22:27:13

Former NFL pro-bowl running back Jonathan Stewart and his wife Natalie Stewart are our guests in this "All the Best" episode. The two own and manage a local media...

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34. Unlocking The Future Through Literacy from 2020-07-01T16:50:12

NFL Pro Bowler Wade Smith has long valued the importance of literacy and in 2012 he started the Wade Smith Foundation focusing on education, advancing literacy, a...

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33. The Ranking Committee from 2020-06-24T17:21:26

Sportscaster and International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Pam Shriver joins our host Sam LeBlond for this week's episode of Listen

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32. “May Your Future Be Worthy of Your Dreams": Barbara Bush’s Wellesley College Commencement Address from 2020-06-17T08:00

In this episode of “All the Best,” we commemorate the 30th anniversary of Barbara Bush’s historic commencement speech at Wellesley College in June of 1990. Host S...

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31. The Bushes’ Birthday Week! from 2020-06-10T04:00

As we celebrate President and Mrs. Bush’s birthdays, this very special episode looks back at some favorite memories shared by friends, colleagues and family on "A...

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30. Memorial Day: A Salute to Military Service from 2020-05-27T04:00

On this special Memorial Day episode of "All the Best," Sam LeBlond welcomes Walker Bush, Grandson of George and Barbara Bush and son of Marvin and Margaret Bush....

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29. In the Arena from 2020-05-21T00:13:51

George P. Bush, grandson of George H. W. and Barbara Bush and also Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, joins his cousin Sam LeBlond for this week's "Al...

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28. Friendships and Fairways from 2020-05-13T14:27:58

Emmy award winning sportscaster Jim Nantz joins Sam LeBlond for this week's  "All the Best," and shares how he met the Bush family and forged a wonderful friendsh...

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27. The Next Steps in Volunteerism from 2020-05-06T04:00

On this edition of "All the Best", Sam LeBlond welcomes Natalye Paquin, the President and CEO of the Points of Light Foundation. Listen as Natalye shares her path to a life of service and how sh...

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26. “Being Loyal as Vice President Was Easy” from 2020-05-01T00:11:51

In this episode of "All the Best,” host Sam LeBlond is joined by former Vice President Dan Quayle, who loyally and ably served as Vice President from 1989-1993. L...

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25. On The Right Path from 2020-04-22T17:44:05

Michele Stanton, former personal aide to Barbara Bush, joins Sam LeBlond on this edition of “All the Best.” Listen as Michele reminisces on how she first came to ...

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24. Towards Independence: The Americans with Disabilities Act at 30 from 2020-04-15T21:13:47

With this July marking 30 years since George Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, civil rights champio...

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23. Shine a Light from 2020-04-08T22:16:39

"All the Best" host Sam LeBlond welcomes Julie Cooke to the show! Julie Cooke was the Director of Projects under First Lady Barbara Bush. Listen as the two discus...

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22. Life of Purpose and Meaning from 2020-04-01T16:13:11

On this family edition of "All the Best," host Sam LeBlond is joined by his uncle Jeb, who served as Governor of Florida from 1999 to 2007. Listen as Governor Bus...

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21. Pursuing the Vision of a More Literate Nation from 2020-03-25T22:13:54

In this episode of "All the Best,” host Sam LeBlond is joined by British Robinson, the President & CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. Startin...

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20. Don’t Complain and Don’t Explain from 2020-03-18T22:43:44

In this edition of "All the Best,” we continue celebrating the release of Mrs. Bush’s book, Pearls of Wisdom, Listen

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19. Attitude of Gratitude from 2020-03-11T14:36:32

In this episode of All the Best, Jeb Bush, Jr., grandson of George H. W. and Barbara Bush, and son of Florida Gov. Jeb B Listen

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18. Sunflowers and Pearls from 2020-03-05T01:31:18

Listen as Quincy Crawford reminisces about her time as an aide for Barbara Bush and their special bond. Crawford also shares memor...

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17. A Great American Love Story from 2020-02-26T19:54:46

Ellie LeBlond Sosa, granddaughter of George H. W. and Barbara Bush and sister of "All The Best'' host Sam LeBlond, joins the show! Ellie LeBlond Sosa is a bestsel...

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16. The Backbone of the Country from 2020-02-19T22:34:08

This episode of “All the Best”, features award-winning country singer Reba McEntire. Listen as Reba shares the funny moment of how she first met George H. W. Bush, her favorite memories of both ...

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15. The Gold Standard from 2020-02-13T02:10:17

Dr. Martin Murphy is the Chief Executive Officer of the CEO Roundtable on Cancer, which was founded in 2001 by President and Mrs. Bush with a fo...

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14. The Bushes’ Very Personal Crusade Against Cancer from 2020-02-05T22:54:42

Since their precious three-year-old daughter, Robin, was taken from them on October 12, 1953, fighting cancer became a high — and very personal — priority for Geo...

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13. A Man in Motion from 2020-01-29T20:10:41

In this episode of All the Best, Ambassador Chase Untermeyer reminisces on ...

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12. The Epitome of The American Dream from 2020-01-22T16:57:56

Ambassador Sichan Siv, former ambassador to the United Nations Economic and Social Council from 2001 to 2006, Listen

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11. Service Through Social Enterprise from 2020-01-15T05:00

In this episode, All the Best host Sam LeBlond is joined by cousin Lauren B...

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10. The Life of a Commander in Chief from 2020-01-08T20:51:01

This week's episode of All the Best features Andy Card, former deputy chief...

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9. Courage Under Fire: Chi Chi Jima from 2020-01-02T04:43:13

September of 2019, marked the 75th anniversary of the bombing of the Pacific Island of Chi Chi Jima. On George H. W. Bush’s 18th birthday he enlisted in service and became the youngest naval pil...

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8. The Road To Chief of Staff from 2019-12-25T07:59:55

This week's episode of All the Best features President George H. W. Bush's ...

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7. 30 Years Later: Lessons From the Fall of the Berlin Wall from 2019-12-18T22:35:58

Over 30 years ago — on November 9, 1989 — the Berlin Wall technically became obsolete or “fell” when an East German bureaucrat declared that Germans could freely ...

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6. Brightening The World Through Points of Light from 2019-12-11T21:45:18

In this episode of All the Best, we celebrate the inaugural presentation of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards, w...

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5. The Education President from 2019-12-04T18:14:50

In this episode of “All the Best", Sam LeBlond is joined by Dr. Roger B. Porter. From 1989 to 1993 Dr. Porter was the former Assistant to President H. W. Bush for...

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4. Remembering “Gampy” from 2019-11-27T05:00

In June of 2019, members of the George H. W. Bush family gathered at the Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas to celebrate what would ha...

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3. Greatest Legacies from 2019-11-18T21:22:11

In this episode of All the Best, Sam LeBlond is joined by his uncle (the yo...

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2. The Meaning of Service from 2019-11-18T21:19:29

Sam LeBlond welcomes his uncle (and son of George H. W. and Barbara Bush), Neil Bush, to this episode of All the Best.<...

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1. My Father, My President from 2019-11-18T20:23:33

In the inaugural episode of All the Best, Sam LeBlond sits down with his mo...

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