Podcast

In this episode, Sam LeBlond talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Dr. Fauci, who has served as a medical advisor under seven U.S. Presidents, talks about his “accidental friendship" with George H. W. Bush and how George and Barbara Bush positively impacted the war on HIV/AIDS. They also shed light on COVID-19, pandemic preparedness, the important legacy of George W. Bush, and the solid foundation that only family can provide.

In this episode of "All the Best," Sam LeBlond talks with former Secretary Tommy Thompson about how his respect for George H. W. and Barbara inspired his career of lifelong service, which began at a very young age. Secretary Thompson tells the story of his journey from the military, to being a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, becoming the 42nd Governor of Wisconsin, to serving under George W. Bush’s administration as the Health and Human Services Secretary. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.

In this episode of "All the Best," Sam LeBlond talks with Ohio Senator Rob Portman to discuss how George H. W. Bush served as Senator Portman's mentor early in his career. They also discuss the importance of service, the president as a friend, and how Senator Portman added to Bush 41's lasting legacy. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.

In this episode of "All the Best," Sam LeBlond is joined by former Kansas Senator Bob Dole. Listen as they discuss how Dole and George H. W. Bush transformed a political rivalry into a friendship, legislation that they crafted together, the importance of service, and his poignant final goodbye to his longtime friend. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.

In a special family episode of "All the Best," Sam LeBlond talks to his cousin and George W. Bush's daughter (and granddaughter of George H.W. Bush) Barbara Bush. Listen as the cousins discuss Barbara's passionate drive to give back, the bestselling book that she wrote with her sister Jenna Bush Hager, the legacy of sharing her name with her grandmother, and reflections on the third anniversary of the passing of their grandparents. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.