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The Strategerist

The Strategerist

Written by: George W. Bush Presidential Center
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What happens when you cross the 43rd President, late night sketch comedy, and interesting conversation? The inspiration behind The Strategerist– a podcast series highlighting the American spirit of leadership and compassion. Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Inside Air Force One: Reggie Dickson

    Inside Air Force One: Reggie Dickson
    Sep 21 2026
    The Strategerist recently hosted Reggie Dickson, a man who dedicated nearly three decades to the United States Air force. For nineteen of those years, he served as a flight attendant entrusted with the care and safety of the nation's highest leaders — supporting two Vice Presidents and three Presidents of the United States.
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    23 mins
  • Chris Meek: Telling the stories of "The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11"

    Chris Meek: Telling the stories of "The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11"
    Sep 8 2026
    The next guest on The Strategerist is Chris Meek, co-founder of SoldierStrong, a nonprofit he created in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Chris is also a 2018 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program scholar, and more recently, a filmmaker. He joined us to discuss what it was like being in New York on 9/11, how he leads SoldierStrong, and his documentary, 'The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11” hopes to transform “never forget” to “we remember.”
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    24 mins
  • The voice behind the podium: Ari Fleischer

    The voice behind the podium: Ari Fleischer
    Sep 2 2026
    The Strategerist welcomed Ari Fleischer, former White House press secretary. He was the primary spokesperson for President Bush and delivered the daily White House press briefings from 2001 to 2003. In his almost four years working for President Bush, Ari served as spokesperson during the historic presidential recount, September 11th, two wars, and the anthrax attack. He’s currently a best-selling author, president of his own firm, and Fox News Contributor.
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    19 mins
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