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“At its core, immigration is a sign of a confident and successful nation. Immigrants’ talent and hard work and love of freedom have helped us become the leader of the world.” –President George W. Bush Every year that goes by without reforming the United States immigration system means a missed opportunity to ensure the future prosperity, vitality, and security of our nation. At the George W.
Freakonomics: Why Is Everyone Moving to Dallas?
Watch Dallas-Fort Worth will soon overtake Chicago as the third-biggest metro in the U.S., and Freakonomics Host Stephen Dubner got on a plane to find out why. An article in City Journal called “Big D Is a Big Deal” by Cullum Clark and Joel Kotkin, caught the attention of Freakonomics host Stephen Dunbar.
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What can we learn about ourselves in this era of social media by reading the stories of past admirals and seafarers? We talk leadership with Admiral James Stavridis. He also shares why the U.S. needs to remain a leader on the global stage, and the surprising number of books and fountain pens he has collected over the years.
Episode 22: President George W. Bush
What happens when you cross the 43rd President, late night sketch comedy, and interesting conversation? The inspiration behind The Strategerist -- a podcast highlighting leadership and compassion.
Episode 22: President George W. Bush
Listen The Strategerist Podcast We sat down with President George W. Bush to discuss leadership, humor, and even the arts – specifically, his painting and dancing. We sat down with President George W. Bush to discuss leadership, humor, and even the arts – specifically, his painting and dancing.
Episode 11: Congressman Will Hurd
We chatted with Congressman Will Hurd about immigration, the CIA, and why he decided to Facebook Live a 36 hour road trip with Democrat Beto O’Rourke.
Harris Faulkner | The Strategerist, a Podcast Presented by the George W. Bush Institute
The Strategerist Podcast: January 23, 2019 Host of Fox News Outnumbered Overtime and co-anchor of Outnumbered, Harris Faulkner is a proud military brat. We chat about her father’s time serving in the Army, which included three tours in Vietnam, and how her mom was a pillar of support and strength as the family moved from one posting to another. Harris reminds us that when one person serves in the military the whole family serves.
The Strategerist, a Podcast Presented by the George W. Bush Institute
01:03 Andrew Kaufmann (AK): So we’re thrilled to welcome the anchor of Fox News’ Outnumbered Overtime, and co-host of Fox News’ Outnumbered, bestselling author, Harris Faulkner to The Strategerist. 01:12 Harris Faulkner (HK): Thank you. I’m so excited to be here. 01:15 AK: We’re glad you’re here.
Remember the North Koreans in Denuclearization Agreement
A flurry of diplomatic activity is playing out in advance of the on-again, off-again U.S.-North Korea summit. A top agenda item: denuclearization. It is well-documented that North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un takes pride in his country’s 50-plus year nuclear program. However, a recent survey from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discretely commissioned inside North Korea by Beyond Parallel, revealed not all in the country share his sentiments.
From Child Prisoner to Freedom Advocate: North Korean Dissident Kang Chol-Hwan
North Korean dissident and author Kang Chol-Hwan sat down for a Q&A with George W. Bush Institute Deputy Director of Human Freedom Lindsay Lloyd. When Kang was nine years old, his grandfather was accused of treason by the North Korean government, and his family was sent to Yodok, North Korea’s most notorious concentration camp. Kang lived in the camp for 10 years, surviving on meager corn rations, rats, and earthworms.
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There is so much more to the elite sorority of first ladies than fashion and state dinners. The Ladies, First podcast mini-series takes an informative, and entertaining look at our first ladies’ legacies and how their leadership has shaped our nation and the international community. All Episodes
Refugees are an economic force
It was 1999 when Kalondji Nunda’s father and brother were hunted down and stabbed to death. At the time, Nunda lived in Congo with his wife and five children. When Rwandans settled in his tribe’s village, he advocated for peace. But peace was not what his tribe wanted. Nunda became a marked man. His family ran for their lives from 1999 to 2001, seeking refuge and planning their next course of action. In 2001, they entered a refugee camp in Africa.
North Korea at the Olympics: Appearances vs. Reality
As North Korea is seeking positive attention at the Winter Olympics, we should be wary of what is presented. It will be enchanting to watch a sea of women perform synchronized choreography and hear their lyrical voices chant as North Korean teams compete in the Winter Olympics. These women, also known as North Korea’s cheerleaders, were hand selected based on their beauty and status.
Refugees Are an Economic Force – InsideSources
It was 1999 when Kalondji Nunda’s father and brother were hunted down and stabbed to death. At the time, Nunda lived in Congo with his wife and five children. When Rwandans settled in his tribe’s village, he advocated for peace. But peace was not what his tribe wanted. Nunda became a marked man. His family ran for their lives from 1999 to 2001, seeking refuge and planning their next course of action. In 2001, they entered a refugee camp in Africa.
Texas Provides a Case Study On Trade Done Right
Everything is bigger in Texas, including its economy. According to The Heritage Foundation, Texas leads the nation in economic growth and in international trade. As the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other trade agreements are negotiated, Texas provides a case study on trade done right.
Stories from American Immigrants: Sewing an American Dream
A white card with big black letters defined the journey that Anna Grenda would take in 1974 to America. Without knowing English, she boarded a plane from Greece to Rome, Rome to New York and New York to Dallas. That card was her lifeline. As she traveled through airports and maneuvered the “zoo” of New York, Anna would show the card that hung on her neck to people in uniforms.
Stories from American Immigrants: From India to Indiana to Dallas in Pursuit of Higher Education
In 2010, at the age of 24, Tulip Nandu left India and came to the United States to pursue a second master’s degree at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), a public research university. Tulip had never visited the U.S. prior to his 2010 arrival. According to America’s Advantage: A Handbook on Immigration and Economic Growth from the George W. Bush Institute, immigrants to the United States are more likely than native born Americans to have advanced college degrees.
Stories from American Immigrants: Protecting America While Becoming "American"
Juan Carlos Hernandez was a door gunner on a Chinook 47 for the U.S. Army. On Oct. 13, 2009, while conducting a routine nighttime air mission in Afghanistan, an enemy rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) hit his helicopter. He lost his right leg below the knee from the shrapnel that came through the floor of where he was standing.
Release of Chinese Political Prisoner a Timely Reminder to Support Freedom Advocates Abroad
After eight plus years in a Chinese prison, civil rights campaigner, Nobel Peace Prize winner and China’s most well-known political prisoner Liu Xiaobo was released on medical parole. In May, he was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer.
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