Good Citizen Podcast
What does it mean to be a good citizen? What values motivate someone to step into the arena and make positive change? Join Ted Roosevelt 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.
Good Citizen Podcast episodes can be found here or on your favorite podcasting app. Be sure to check back for the latest releases.
2024 Webby Award Honoree
Public Service Podcast Category
2024 Signal Award Winner
Bronze Recipient
Leah Hunt-Hendrix
Leah Hunt-Hendrix frames solidarity as a movement that can shift culture, reshape politics, and empower marginalized communities. She is a political theorist and activist, and the co-author of "Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea."
Carrie Besnette Hauser, PhD
Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser takes us inside the effort to breathe new life into parks and connect more Americans to public spaces. She is President & CEO of Trust for Public Land.
Anna Jane Joyner
Anna Jane Joyner champions honest portrayals of climate change and the human experience. She’s a Hollywood climate story consultant and the founder and director of Good Energy.
Mark Bittman
Mark Bittman examines the intersection of food, farming, and public policy, urging a rethink of agriculture to tackle chronic health issues and steep healthcare costs. He’s the author of 30 books and hosts the podcast “Food with Mark Bittman.”
Sharon McMahon
Sharon McMahon illustrates her winning approach as America’s Government Teacher. She’s host of the chart-topping podcast “Here’s Where It Gets Interesting” and bestselling author of The Small and the Mighty.
Judith Shulevitz
Judith Shulevitz makes the moral case for a day of rest. She is a contributing writer to The Atlantic and author of "The Sabbath World: Glimpses of a Different Order of Time."
Matthew Barzun
Matthew Barzun reimagines leadership by breaking free of hierarchies. Formerly the U.S. ambassador to the U.K. and to Sweden, he is the author of "The Power of Giving Away Power: How the Best Leaders Learn To Let Go."
Stewart McLaurin
Stewart McLaurin breathes life into the nation’s most iconic landmark, sharing delightful details and illuminating hidden depths. He is president of the nonpartisan, nonprofit White House Historical Association and host of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast.
Eric Liu
Eric Liu confronts feelings of powerlessness and the significance of patriotism in the U.S. He is the CEO of Citizen University and author of "You’re More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen."
Katharine Hayhoe
Katharine Hayhoe unpacks climate change division in America and refocuses the narrative on emotional connection. She is an atmospheric scientist, author, and climate advocate committed to averting human suffering.