Good Citizen Podcast 

Mike Rowe expounds on American history, his disdain for teleprompters, and the value of “the strenuous life.” He’s the former host of Discovery’s “Dirty Jobs” and a leading advocate for the skilled trades.

Spencer Glendon recounts life-altering revelations sparked by climate change models. He is the former Director of Investment Research at Wellington Management and the founder of Probable Futures, a nonprofit that offers scientific projections to help people and institutions mitigate climate risks.

Chris Murphy asserts that the right to pursue happiness merits political discourse. He is a U.S. Senator for Connecticut and a leading voice on mental health, gun control and foreign policy.

Anne Therese Gennari shifts the narrative on climate change, cultivating radical optimism as a healing practice. She is a speaker, educator, and author of The Climate Optimist Handbook.

Katherine Gehl introduces a new election system designed to improve competition and representation. She is a business leader, author, and the originator of Final Five Voting (FFV). 

Richard Haass presents a plan of action to safeguard our democracy, outlining duties for every American. He is president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations and author of "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens.”

David Maraniss delivers insightful commentary on American values and the defining traits of outstanding leaders. He is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and associate editor at The Washington Post. 

Temple Grandin enlightens listeners about “visual thinking” and stresses the importance of  leveraging diverse cognitive styles. She is an author, professor, animal behaviorist, and autism advocate. 

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.”