All the Best

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 by everyone. However, in the midst of these challenges, the human spirit inevitably discovers silver linings. As we close the book on 2020, we wanted to look back at some of our favorite podcast moments. We hope you enjoy! To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.

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 intelligence community. He also recalls the role George H. W. Bush played in the evolution of culture in the CIA. Plus, Pavitt remembers how much President Bush appreciated the value of good intelligence before, during, and after his presidency. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.

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 space. He also predicts the role of the International Space Station in the future of space exploration. Plus, Kelly recalls President George H. W. Bush's tremendous passion for spaceflight. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.

On this episode of "All the Best", host Sam LeBlond is joined by Super Bowl champion coaches Tom Coughlin, former head coach of the New York Giants, and Steve Spagnuolo, Defensive Coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. Listen as Sam and the two coaches discuss how the lessons of inspiration and motivation they have learned on the field translate to the work they do off the field. Plus, winning at the highest level and how the game of football has changed over the past couple decades. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.

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 and the family tragedy that led Dava to help raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. A deeply personal conversation that is all the more relevant due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.

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 political confidants and personal friends. Listen as the two discuss Prime Minister Mulroney's incredibly productive political alliance with President George H. W. Bush, their personal friendship that extended well past their politically active days, the deeply personal meaning behind the aeronautical term "CAVU," and why Barbara Bush set the "gold standard" for political spouses. You won't want to miss this very special episode that helps mark the second anniversary of President Bush's passing. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.

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 LeBlond and Pete discuss his longtime career in media and politics, how a tremendous health struggle with cancer inspired Teeley to write "The Complete Cancer Survival Guide," which has turned his attention away from politics and more towards giving back. Pete also shares his hopes for the future of the country as we continue to stay resilient through the current pandemic. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.

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. service members and their families since 1941 and has a special place in the heart and history of the Bush family by way of Sam LeBlond's Great Grandfather Prescott S. Bush. Listen as Dr. Crouch talks with Sam LeBlond about the history of the USO, ways in which veterans and their families are supported, and the growth of the organization over the decades. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.

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 Petersmeyer's career journey of being one of the youngest White House staffers to the creation of The White House Office of National Service (of which he was the Director) and continuing the "Points of Light '' movement. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.

Recognized as one of the world's foremost experts on vaccines, Dr. Richard Hatchett, CEO of The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), returns to "All the Best" to discuss in greater detail the path ahead in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic — and the reality of what it will take to develop and distribute an effective vaccination program. Listen as Dr. Hatchett and host Sam LeBlond discuss the global strategies that are required to turn the tide against the coronavirus, the long-range social effects of the current pandemic, and when life might start to return to normal. Plus, Dr. Hatchett shares his special insights into the scientific preparations he helped lead during the George W. Bush administration in case of a potential viral outbreak, which could benefit the United States and the world going forward. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.