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.

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2024 Webby Award Honoree 

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2024 Signal Award Winner

Bronze Recipient

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.

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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.”

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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.

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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."

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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."

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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.

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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."

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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.

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Daniel Levitin

Daniel Levitin reveals the profound impact of music on our bodies, along with its surprising potential to foster diplomacy. He is a neuroscientist, musician, and the author of I Heard There Was A Secret Chord: Music As Medicine.

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