Good George

*Good 101 segment focuses on education involving a topic or event- timeless and timely Everyone thinks of July 4th when you hear the Declaration of Independence, but that's only part of the story. Today, as we get ready to celebrate 250 years of that moment in 1776, we'll explore 10 wild facts about the Declaration of Independnce, which was essentially a geniusly crafted break up letter. Good Geor...

Former US President Theodore Roosevelt was known for many things and the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library will highlight it all. Good George welcomes Matt Briney, Chief Communications + Marketing Officer for the library. We'll discuss not only Roosevelt's extraordinary life and path to the White House, but how the Presidential Library is bringing it all to life as they open t...

FDR's The New Deal was first brought to life in Albany, New York, prior to his time as President. New York Governor Roosevelt's vision began as a Good Era during his time in the NYS. Author Michael J. Burgess sits down with Good George to discuss his book "Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt in Albany" and how it eventually revolutionized people first programs. Good George is a non-partisan and in good f...

*Good 101 is an educational episode of Good George, one of three main formats used for the podcast Imagine waking up, it's March 1933, and one out of every 4 Americans is out of work. And, 9,000 banks have collapsed in the last 3 years. This is the America that FDR inherited when he became President. Bold and immediate action was needed. The New Deal was born in his first 100 days in office, setti...

*Good 101 segment (educational) This is another cross over episode between podcasts Good George and Build Upon The Good. June 14th might be Flag Day, but few know the history and meaning behind it. It involves one man and 36 years on a mission. Good George is a project to restore goodness and integrity to civics and public office in a good faith and non-partisan manner through a podcast, writings,...

*Our first ever cross over episode share on both podcasts, Good George and Build Upon The Good In this episode, we learn the forgotten true origin of Memorial Day and why it should be included. From the grief following the Civil Warto today's long holiday weekend, we'll discuss what shaped it, and why it's important to take an extra moment to remember those lost. Follow Good George on Blueskey and...

John Sipher spent 28 years as a clandestine service officer at the CIA, serving as Chief of Station in postings across Europe, Asia, and high-threat environments, including Moscow. Since retiring in 2014 as a memner of the Senior Intelligence Service, he's become one of the country's leading voices on intelligence and national security, writing for outlets such as the New York Times, The Atlantic,...

*Good 101 is an educational episode of Good George Before there was the CIA or FBI, and before there was even America, there were spies. George Washington recognized the importance of it and it was used during crucial times throughout the last 250 years.  Learn the history of our intelligence system, the creation of the CIA, some myths, it's continued purpose and what's next. If you enjoy this, yo...

In this episode of Good 101, the educational segment of Good George, we break down the most powerful institution you never voted for... The Federal Reserve. How & Why it started Hamilton vs Jefferson and their fight for/against it What the Fed does and why it's important What's happened since it started Why it was set up to stay independent Why today's political involvement goes against the purpos...

*Quick Note- Lindsey's interview was done in late 2025, prior to her running for NYC Council District 3 In a world where party loyalty seems to be stronger than loyalty to integrity and truth, Lindsey Boylan stood up for what's right, regardless of the consequences.  Lindsey shares how her childhood and young adultlife led her from the west coast to the east coast, and ultimately, NYC government a...

*This is one of the three main types of Good George episodes called Good 101, which is an educational piece. The History of Gerrymandering: The Map is the Message. Every election is impacted by this, but we don't fully understand what it is, why it started, or how it's controlling what happens in your state and country. The term is linked to a Founding Father and former Vice President (ironic). It...

For our debut episode, we sat down with Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky. She's the Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library, acclaimed author, and one of the foremost presidential historians of America's founding era. Lindsay makes a compelling case for why Washington was not just the obvious choice for President, but the only choice and how his instinct to surround himself with bri...

If you're discouraged by the current state of the country, the extreme division and lack of integrity in government, and are seeking people and organizations that want to offer a positive alternative to it, this is for you. Good George is a non-partisan project and podcast that believes character still matters. In a nod to George Washington, the only President of the United States to not belong to...