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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/.