Good Citizen

Temple Grandin enlightens listeners about “visual thinking” and stresses the importance of  leveraging diverse cognitive styles. She is an author, professor, animal behaviorist, and autism advocate. For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com.Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibraryInstagram @trlibraryX @TRPresLibrary.And sign up for our newsletter at trlibrary.com/newsletter to stay up-to-date on the TRPL!--Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by The Future of StoryTelling in collaboration with Charts & Leisure, on behalf of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. Learn more about T.R.’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.com.  Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation350 Third AvenueMedora, North Dakota 58645 Future of StoryTellingFounder and CEO, Charles MelcherDirector, Carolyn MerrimanProducer, Alison Byrne Assistant Producer, Madison Brown Charts & LeisureExecutive Producer, Jason OberholtzerProducer, Meghal JanardanEditor, Garrett CroweMix, Andrew AtkinMusic and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Temple Grandin, Cheryl Miller, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf,  Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Benji Backer offers climate crisis strategies from his perspective on the political right. Author of The Conservative Environmentalist, he started a new campaign called “Nature is Nonpartisan.”For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com.Follow us on: Facebook @TRPresidentialLibraryInstagram @trlibraryX @TRPresLibrary.And sign up for our newsletter at trlibrary.com/newsletter to stay up-to-date on the TRPL!--Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by The Future of StoryTelling in collaboration with Charts & Leisure on behalf of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. Learn more about T.R.’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.com. Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation350 Third AvenueMedora, North Dakota 58645 Future of StoryTellingFounder and CEO, Charles MelcherDirector, Carolyn MerrimanProducer, Alison Byrne Assistant Producer, Madison Brown Charts & LeisureExecutive Producer, Jason OberholtzerProducer, Meghal JanardanEditor, Garrett CroweMix, Andrew AtkinMusic and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Benji Backer, Esin Coskun, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller. 

In consideration of Earth Day, April 22, 2024, we are pleased to present a re-release of our interview with Christiana Figueres. In this riveting conversation, Figueres makes the case for “stubborn optimism” in the face of our global climate crisis. Co-author of the book The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis, and co-host of the podcast Outrage & Optimism, she has made significant contributions to environmental conservation and climate change action. As the former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Figueres played a crucial role in the negotiations leading up to the historic Paris Agreement in 2015. She continues to educate and advocate for action with unwavering, idealistic positivity. She is a powerful voice for Earth Day and beyond, inspiring us to join the fight against climate change and protect our planet for future generations. For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com.Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary, Instagram @trlibrary, and X @TRPresLibrary.And sign up for our newsletter at  trlibrary.com/newsletter to stay up-to-date on the TRPL!--Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by The Future of StoryTelling in collaboration with Charts & Leisure on behalf of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. Learn more about T.R.’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.com. Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation350 Third AvenueMedora, North Dakota 58645 Future of StoryTellingFounder and CEO, Charles MelcherDirector, Carolyn MerrimanProducers, Alison Byrne and Sarah VitakAssistant Producer, Madison Brown Charts & LeisureExecutive Producer, Jason OberholtzerProducer, Meghal JanardanEditor, Garrett CroweMix, Andrew AtkinMusic and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Christiana Figueres, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Marina Mansilla.

Michael D. Smith reflects on leadership and shares his enthusiasm for the new Climate Corps. The CEO of AmeriCorps, he is deeply committed to community service. For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com.Follow us on: Facebook @TRPresidentialLibraryInstagram @trlibraryX @TRPresLibrary.And sign up for our newsletter at trlibrary.com/newsletter to stay up-to-date on the TRPL!--Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by The Future of StoryTelling in collaboration with Charts & Leisure on behalf of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. Learn more about T.R.’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.com. Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation350 Third AvenueMedora, North Dakota 58645 Future of StoryTellingFounder and CEO, Charles MelcherDirector, Carolyn MerrimanProducer, Alison Byrne Assistant Producer, Madison Brown Charts & LeisureExecutive Producer, Jason OberholtzerProducer, Meghal JanardanEditor, Garrett CroweMix, Andrew AtkinMusic and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Michael D. Smith, Sabriya Williams, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller.

Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland dig into political identification, a decline in church attendance, and the search for shared American values. With grace and curiosity, they host the widely-acclaimed podcast Pantsuit Politics.For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com.Follow us on: Facebook @TRPresidentialLibraryInstagram @trlibraryX @TRPresLibrary.And sign up for our newsletter at trlibrary.com/newsletter to stay up-to-date on the TRPL!–Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by The Future of StoryTelling in collaboration with Charts & Leisure on behalf of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. Learn more about T.R.’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.com. Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation350 Third AvenueMedora, North Dakota 58645Future of StoryTellingFounder and CEO, Charles MelcherDirector, Carolyn MerrimanProducer, Alison Byrne Assistant Producer, Madison BrownCharts & LeisureExecutive Producer, Jason OberholtzerProducer, Meghal JanardanEditor, Garrett CroweMix, Andrew AtkinMusic and Final Assembly, Michael SimonelliWith special thanks to Sarah Stewart Holland, Beth Silvers, Alise Napp, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller.

Liz Cheney shares the enthralling details from her book, Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning, of defending the Constitution while inside the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The former Republican congresswoman from Wyoming consistently and fearlessly puts country over party.Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by The Future of StoryTelling in collaboration with Charts & Leisure on behalf of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. Learn more about TR’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.com.For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com.Follow us on: Facebook @TRPresidentialLibraryInstagram @trlibraryX @TRPresLibrary.And sign up for our newsletter at trlibrary.com/newsletter to stay up-to-date on the TRPL!--Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by The Future of StoryTelling in collaboration with Charts & Leisure on behalf of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. Learn more about T.R.’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.com.  Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation350 Third AvenueMedora, North Dakota 58645 Future of StoryTellingFounder and CEO, Charles MelcherDirector, Carolyn MerrimanProducer, Alison Byrne Assistant Producer, Madison Brown Charts & LeisureExecutive Producer, Jason OberholtzerProducer, Meghal JanardanEditor, Garrett CroweMix, Andrew AtkinMusic and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Liz Cheney, Elizabeth Pearce, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller.

Laurie Leshin shares stories about space exploration and her commitment to diversifying STEM fields. She is a distinguished geochemist and space scientist, and the director of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com.Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, in collaboration with The Future of StoryTelling and Charts & Leisure. Learn more about T.R.’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary, Instagram @trlibrary, and X @TRPresLibrary.And sign up for our newsletter at trlibrary.com/newsletter to stay up-to-date on the TRPL! Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation1401 E. Calgary Ave, Suite 210Bismarck, ND 58503 Future of StoryTellingFounder and CEO, Charles MelcherDirector, Carolyn MerrimanProducer, Alison ByrneAssistant Producer, Madison Brown Charts & LeisureExecutive Producer, Jason OberholtzerProducer, Meghal JanardanEditor, Garrett CroweMix, Andrew AtkinMusic and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Laurie Leshin, Rachel Hollis, Ed O'Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller. 

In consideration of Black History Month, we are pleased to present a re-release of our interview with Baratunde Thurston. In this enlightening discussion, Thurston reflects on the fortunate timing of his birth, while confronting the enduring reality of racism in the United States. He reflects on the disturbing phenomenon of white Americans weaponizing their discomfort, emphasizing the urgent need to challenge and dismantle such oppressive narratives. And he sheds light on the longstanding struggle for Black Americans to access and enjoy the great outdoors, describing his own history in nature.Baratunde Thurston's impactful contributions include his insightful podcast, “How to Citizen,” his thought-provoking commentary on racial issues, and his engaging television and public speaking appearances. Through his work, Thurston amplifies marginalized voices, challenges societal norms, and advocates for social justice.For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com.Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary, Instagram @trlibrary, and X @TRPresLibrary.And sign up for our newsletter at trlibrary.com/newsletter to stay up-to-date on the TRPL!--Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by The Future of StoryTelling in collaboration with Charts & Leisure on behalf of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. Learn more about T.R.’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.com.  Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation350 Third AvenueMedora, North Dakota 58645 Future of StoryTellingFounder and CEO, Charles MelcherDirector, Carolyn MerrimanProducers, Alison Byrne and Sarah VitakAssistant Producer, Madison Brown Charts & LeisureExecutive Producer, Jason OberholtzerProducer, Meghal JanardanEditor, Garrett CroweMix, Andrew AtkinMusic and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Baratunde Thurston, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Layla Bina.

Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, in collaboration with The Future of StoryTelling and Charts & Leisure. Learn more about T.R.’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.comTheodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation1401 E. Calgary Ave, Suite 210Bismarck, ND 58503 Future of StoryTellingFounder and CEO, Charles MelcherDirector, Carolyn MerrimanProducers, Alison Byrne and Sarah VitakAssistant Producer, Madison Brown Charts & LeisureExecutive Producer, Jason OberholtzerProducer, Meghal JanardanEditor, Garrett CroweMix, Andrew AtkinMusic and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Ed O'Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller. 

Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, in collaboration with The Future of StoryTelling and Charts & Leisure. Learn more about T.R.’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.comTheodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation1401 E. Calgary Ave, Suite 210Bismarck, ND 58503 Future of StoryTellingFounder and CEO, Charles MelcherDirector, Carolyn MerrimanProducers, Alison Byrne and Sarah VitakAssistant Producer, Madison Brown Charts & LeisureExecutive Producer, Jason OberholtzerProducer, Meghal JanardanEditor, Garrett CroweMix, Andrew AtkinMusic and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Jehmu Greene, Mayren Rancifer, Ed O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller.