Good Citizen

Good Citizen

What does it mean to be a good citizen? What values motivate someone to step into the arena and make positive change? Join Ted Roosevelt V on Good Citizen and hear a new conversation every other Friday with a diverse range of folks who take action to build this country up and protect our planet.

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June 27, 2025 30 mins

Aloe Blacc navigates the crossroads of creativity, fame, empathy, and activism. His latest album, Stand Together, is a genre-blending collection of songs driven by a call for social change.

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Matthew Continetti discusses American political thought and governance, along with the strategies and values that shape the parties. He’s the director of domestic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and the author of The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism.
 

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May 30, 2025 32 mins

As Mental Health Awareness Month wraps up, this interview with Dan Harris deserves a second spotlight. 

May has been a time to remind ourselves that emotional resilience is not about hiding our struggles, but facing them with courage, compassion, and community.

That idea runs deep in Roosevelt family history. When Theodore Roosevelt lost both his wife and his mother on the same day—in the same house—he was devastated. He wrote a larg...

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May 16, 2025 31 mins

Edward F. O’Keefe brings to life the mission and design behind the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, and ties T.R.’s story to the present moment. He is CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation and author of The Loves Of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created A President.

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May 2, 2025 30 mins

Leah Hunt-Hendrix frames solidarity as a movement that can shift culture, reshape politics, and empower marginalized communities. She is a political theorist and activist, and the co-author of Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea.

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April 18, 2025 28 mins

Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser takes us inside the effort to breathe new life into parks and connect more Americans to public spaces. She is President & CEO of Trust for Public Land.

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April 4, 2025 28 mins

Anna Jane Joyner champions honest portrayals of climate change and the human experience. She’s a Hollywood climate story consultant and the founder and director of Good Energy. Find her at GoodEnergyStories.com

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March 21, 2025 30 mins

Mark Bittman examines the intersection of food, farming, and public policy, urging a rethink of agriculture to tackle chronic health issues and steep healthcare costs. He’s the author of 30 books and hosts the podcast “Food with Mark Bittman.” 

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March 7, 2025 26 mins

Sharon McMahon illustrates her winning approach as America’s Government Teacher. She’s host of the chart-topping podcast “Here’s Where It Gets Interesting” and bestselling author of The Small and the Mighty.

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February 21, 2025 30 mins

Judith Shulevitz makes the moral case for a day of rest. She is a contributing writer to The Atlantic and author of The Sabbath World: Glimpses of a Different Order of Time.

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February 7, 2025 31 mins

Matthew Barzun reimagines leadership by breaking free of hierarchies. Formerly the U.S. ambassador to the U.K. and to Sweden, he is the author of The Power of Giving Away Power: How the Best Leaders Learn To Let Go.

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January 24, 2025 27 mins

Stewart McLaurin breathes life into the nation’s most iconic landmark, sharing delightful details and illuminating hidden depths. He is president of the nonpartisan, nonprofit White House Historical Association and host of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast. 

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The White House 1600 Sessions podcast at whitehousehistory.org/podcast

 

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January 10, 2025 28 mins

Eric Liu confronts feelings of powerlessness and the significance of patriotism in the U.S. He is the CEO of Citizen University and author of You’re More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen. 

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December 27, 2024 30 mins

Katharine Hayhoe unpacks climate change division in America and refocuses the narrative on emotional connection. She is an atmospheric scientist, author, and climate advocate committed to averting human suffering. 

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December 13, 2024 26 mins

Ted Leonsis traces his remarkable path to success and self-actualization. He is the CEO of Monumental Sports, a former AOL executive, and the author of The Business of Happiness. Find him at monumentalsports.com

 

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November 29, 2024 29 mins

Daniel Levitin reveals the profound impact of music on our bodies, along with its surprising potential to foster diplomacy. He is a neuroscientist, musician, and the author of I Heard There Was A Secret Chord: Music As Medicine.

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November 15, 2024 29 mins

Dr. Carla Hayden offers hope through the historical insights, critical services, and numerous opportunities that libraries provide us. She is the 14th Librarian of Congress, where she’s been developing new programs and expanding access to the LOC’s vast collection. 

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November 1, 2024 34 mins

Carly Fiorina reflects on her journey as a business leader, highlighting the importance of humility and humanity. She is the former CEO of Hewlett Packard and the National Honorary Chair of the Virginia 250 Commission. Find her at: www.carlyfiorina.com

 

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October 18, 2024 25 mins

Kermit Roosevelt III challenges the conventional narrative about America’s founding ideals. He is a professor of constitutional law, the author of The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America's Story, and the great-great-grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt. Find him at: www.kermitroosevelt.net

 

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October 4, 2024 32 mins

Dan Harris challenges the myth of rugged individualism, advocating for mindfulness and altruism in the pursuit of happiness. He’s an author, former ABC News anchor, and host of the podcast 10% Happier. 

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