LBJ Foundation

With the Bark Off: Conversations on the American Presidency

History EN ↓ 104 episodes

When President Lyndon Baines Johnson dedicated his presidential library in 1971, he declared, "It's all here, the story of our time—with the bark off." Since then, in keeping with his vision, the LBJ Library has been a forum for the biggest names and best minds of our day to address the issues of our time. This season of With the Bark Off offers a critical examination of the 45 men who have led our nation and the evolution of America’s highest office. Preeminent historians and authors take us behind-the-scenes and share revealing insights on presidents from George Washington to Joe Biden. With...

Author

LBJ Foundation

Episodes

A Conversation with Jean Becker and George P. Bush 07.05.2020 33:21

Two years after her passing, we explore the remarkable life of former First Lady Barbara Bush with Mrs. Bush's grandson, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, who continues his family's long tradition of public service, and Jean Becker, the longtime chief of staff to George H.W. Bush, and author of the new book from those who knew and learned from Mrs. Bush titled, "Pearls of Wisdom: Little Piec...

A Conversation with Dr. David M. Oshinsky 28.04.2020 29:10

In this episode, we seek to put the current COVID-19 pandemic into perspective by speaking with Dr. David M. Oshinsky. As the director of the Division of Medical Humanities at New York University, Oshinsky has a direct connection to the medical community in New York City, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. And as the author of several books, including "Polio: An Americ...

A Conversation with Ken Burns 26.04.2020 27:58

This episode features renowned documentarian Ken Burns, one of our nation's most gifted storytellers. As Burns told us, "everybody has a story to tell." In this conversation, we get a glimpse of Burns' own story as he talks about his life and what led him to his indelible career as a filmmaker and chronicler of the American experience. The conversation took place on April 27, 2017, at the LBJ Pres...

A Conversation with Ruth Bader Ginsburg 26.04.2020 22:32

In this episode, we speak with Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The women's rights legend discusses her nearly 50-year quest for gender equity and how to repair the deep division she sees in America today. The conversation took place on Jan. 30, 2020, at the Library of Congress, where Justice Ginsburg was honored with the LBJ Foundation's Liberty & Justice for All Award. *Note...