Michael D. Smith reflects on leadership and shares his enthusiasm for the new Climate Corps. The CEO of AmeriCorps, he is deeply committed to community service.

Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland dig into political identification, a decline in church attendance, and the search for shared American values. With grace and curiosity, they host the widely-acclaimed podcast "Pantsuit Politics.”

Liz Cheney shares the enthralling details from her book, Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning, of defending the Constitution while inside the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The former Republican congresswoman from Wyoming consistently and fearlessly puts country over party.

Laurie Leshin shares stories about space exploration and her commitment to diversifying STEM fields. She is a distinguished geochemist and space scientist, and the director of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).

Bill Kristol wants listeners to get outside their comfort zones, emphasizing the importance of rethinking one’s views. He is the editor-at-large of The Bulwark and host of the podcast Conversations with Bill Kristol.

Jehmu Greene encourages us to listen intentionally and have uncomfortable conversations. She was a progressive Political Analyst at FOX News for over a decade and co-founded Define American, a media and culture organization that works to humanize the immigrant narrative.

Meg Whitman talks about the importance of being bold, and the value of getting “in the arena,” even if you make mistakes. Well-known as one of the most powerful women in business, she now serves as the United States Ambassador to Kenya.

Secretary Deb Haaland emphasizes her obligation to future generations, discussing the urgency of climate change and the crucial inclusion of Indigenous voices in her decisions. She is the first Native American cabinet secretary in U.S. history.

Baratunde Thurston describes his experiences as a Black man in nature and the influence his mother had on his positive outlook. He’s a comedian, writer, tech guru, and the host of How to Citizen with Baratunde, a podcast where he reimagines the word “citizen” as a verb.

Christiana Figueres makes the case for “stubborn optimism” in the face of our global climate crisis. An internationally-renowned climate change leader, she is co-author of the book "The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis" and co-host of the podcast "Outrage & Optimism".

Candice Millard tells intimate stories of great leaders, digging into their most vulnerable moments to reveal their true character. She is the author of "The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey", about TR’s harrowing adventure in the Amazon.

What does it mean to be a good citizen? What values motivate someone to step into the arena and make positive change? Join Ted V on Good Citizen and hear a new conversation with a diverse range of folks who take action to build this country up and protect our planet. Premiering October 27th, 2023!