October 21, 2020
50. Measure of a Man with Jack Ingram
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 career as a rising force in country music, the perennially successful “Mack, Jack and McConaughey” charity event, and that special moment in Kennebunkport, Maine, when Jack got to perform with former President George H. W. Bush by his side. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.
October 14, 2020
49. "Dear Ganny and Gampy...It's Me, Jenna"
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, service, and of course...letters. Plus, Jenna also shares her passion for books, being an author, and a behind-the-scenes look at "TODAY with Hoda & Jenna." To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.
October 6, 2020
48. Looking Forward: Avoiding a Vaccine Cold War
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 called “Looking Forward: Avoiding a Vaccine Cold War,” which featured the world’s leading authorities to discuss the realities of addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode we share some of the most notable moments from the discussion which featured leading world experts who share more on their incredible work on the road to a vaccine and fight against COVID-19 ... while embodying George H. W. and Barbara Bush's spirit of service and cooperation. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.
September 29, 2020
47. Portraits of Courage with President George W. Bush
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 discuss President Bush's path to service (as only the second son of a President to ever become Commander in Chief), advice he would give to others interested in public service, his take on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, his love of painting, and the most difficult decision he had to make as President. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.
September 23, 2020
46. National Pride
"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's career, his involvement with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the creation of The ziMS Foundation, which focuses on finding new ways to treat and cure multiple sclerosis. Ryan also shares more details on his new "Pros For Heroes" COVID-19 relief benefiting our frontline workers. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.