John Bridgeland, CEO of More Perfect -25th Anniversary of 9/11
Our first guest today is John Bridgeland, Founder and CEO of More Perfect and the first Director of USA Freedom Corps after 9/11. As America marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks, Bridgeland brings a powerful firsthand account from inside the Bush White House—and a timely reflection on how the nation transformed grief into service, unity, and civic purpose.
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Bridgeland was serving as Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council. He was evacuated from the White House grounds, later summoned to the President’s Emergency Operations Center beneath the White House, and carried the Emergency Declaration authorizing federal disaster assistance to President George W. Bush for his signature. His story offers audiences a vivid, credible window into the urgency, uncertainty, and responsibility of that historic day.
John Bridgeland is Founder and CEO of More Perfect, a bipartisan alliance of all 44 Presidential Centers, from Washington’s Mount Vernon through the Obama Foundation, the National Archives Foundation and more than 100 organizations working to protect and renew American democracy through foundational Democracy Goals, initiatives connected to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution, and civic moonshots that bring Americans together to solve public problems. Bridgeland served as Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, Assistant to the President of the United States and the first Director of USA Freedom Corps after 9/11 under President George W. Bush. He later served on the White House Council for Community Solutions under President Barack Obama. His leadership of the Freedom Corps after 9/11 led to one of the largest expansions of national service and volunteering opportunities in modern history. As we mark this anniversary, Bridgeland helps audiences remember what was lost, understand the unity that emerged afterward, and consider what America can learn from that moment today.
For more information visit:https://www.joinmoreperfect.us/
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week September 13-19th with Steve Berube, VP of Geotab
Today on Let’s Just Talk, our guest is Steve Berube, Vice President at Geotab, where he leads the company’s reseller partner network across the United States and Canada. Since joining Geotab in 2016, Steve has spent six years focused on business development in commercial trucking before moving into his current sales leadership role.
Today’s conversation focuses on National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Steve discusses why the week matters, how technology supports drivers and improves road safety, and what the future may hold as the trucking industry continues to evolve. Geotab is also recognizing drivers through events at five select truck stops across the United States.
Truck drivers move the goods and supplies communities depend on every day, often spending long hours on the road in demanding conditions. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 13–19, 2026, offers an opportunity to recognize these essential professionals and their role in keeping the economy moving.
For more information visit: http://www.geotab.com/
KEY CLUB SURVEY REVEALS HIGH LEVELS OF BELONGING A CONFIDENCE
Our guest today is Michelle Study-Campbell, Executive Director of Youth Programs, Kiwanis. As the world feels increasingly isolated, Key Club is helping students build something more valuable than ever: meaningful, real-world connections. During the 2026 Key Club International Convention in Dallas, Texas, students completed daily surveys on civic involvement, community engagement, policy, peer relationships, mental health and other topics.
Michelle Study-Campbell discusses the recent survey findings and explains how Key Club helps students build friendships, confidence and leadership skills. She will also address broader conversations about youth isolation, mental well-being and community engagement.
Michelle Study-Campbell supports global youth leadership initiatives and oversees Key Club International, one of the world’s largest high school service organizations. Key Club helps nearly 250,000 students build leadership skills through service and civic engagement. With a background in nonprofit leadership and public policy, Michelle is committed to helping young changemakers strengthen their schools and communities.
Key findings:
- While many youth report loneliness and disconnection, Key Club members feel closely connected to their peers and
- Eighty-six percent said they felt strongly or generally connected to their communities and peers, reflecting responses from members in more than 40 countries.
- Key Club members also showed strong optimism, despite broader youth concerns about society’s direction.
- Even amid concerns about trust in government, 92% said they believe their voice matters.
For more information, please visit: www.keyclub.org/join-key-club/
