Good Citizen Podcast 

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.

Dr. Carla Hayden offers hope through the historical insights, critical services, and numerous opportunities that libraries provide us. She is the 14th Librarian of Congress, where she’s been developing new programs and expanding access to the LOC’s vast collection.

Carly Fiorina reflects on her journey as a business leader, highlighting the importance of humility and humanity. She is the former CEO of Hewlett Packard and the National Honorary Chair of the Virginia 250 Commission.

Kermit Roosevelt III challenges the conventional narrative about America’s founding ideals. He is a professor of constitutional law, the author of "The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America's Story", and the great-great-grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt.

Dan Harris challenges the myth of rugged individualism, advocating for mindfulness and altruism in the pursuit of happiness. He’s an author, former ABC News anchor, and host of the podcast 10% Happier.

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).