Why Am I Telling You This? with Bill Clinton

President Bill Clinton has always been known for his ability to explain complex issues in a way that makes sense, and for finding a way connect with everyone he meets. To hear him tell it, this comes from growing up in a family and a culture where storytelling was their entertainment. From a young age, he learned to speak by learning to listen. He found that everyone has a story, and understanding their story is the key to understanding them as people. And if you understand people, it’s easier to make sense of our world. Inspired by this belief, this series will feature conversations with Bill Clinton and some of the most fascinating people of our time—to explore where we’ve been, but more importantly, where we’re going.

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President Bill Clinton: Reinstate the Assault Weapons Ban Now

Last week was another week marked by multiple mass shootings in America, including attacks in Houston,...

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Dr. Jill Biden and Hillary Clinton: How Community Colleges Can Build A Modern Workforce

Graduation season is here, and soon a new generation of leaders will take their energy, their ideas,...

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How Parents Can Inspire Us: Stories of Moms and Dads

A parent or caregiver’s unconditional love is one of the greatest gifts any of us can receive.  With...

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Melba Wilson: How Food Feeds Our Soul

There’s a reason a certain type of home-cooked cuisine is referred to as “soul food”—because...

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Dolores Huerta: How to Lead a Movement

Throughout American history, progress has never come easily, as we’ve been reminded repeatedly over...

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Roman Mars: How Great Design Can Be 99% Invisible

In an age that seems dominated by conflict, it’s important that we step back and remind ourselves...

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Secretary Donna E. Shalala, Dr. Harold Varmus, Dr. Francis Collins, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci & More: How to Invest in a Healthier Future

In existence for over a century, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is arguably one of the most...

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Matt Damon & Gary White: How to Measure the Worth of Water

More than 770 million people around the world are living without access to clean water—including in...

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David Ortiz: How to Swing for the Fences

A new baseball season is finally getting underway—bringing with it our enduring optimism. Baseball...

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Bernard-Henri Lévy: How to Find the Will to See

Over the last three weeks, people around the world have watched in horror as the Russian invasion of...

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Remembering Dr. Paul Farmer: How to Fight for Health Equity

Dr. Paul Farmer, who passed away unexpectedly in Rwanda on February 21st, fundamentally changed the...

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Michael Murphy: How Architecture Can Save Lives

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, so many of us found ourselves looking at the places we visit in our...

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Introducing: In Fact with Chelsea Clinton

Women’s History Month is here and one thing is clear - from Florence Nightingale to the Notorious...

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Apolo Ohno & Lisa Leslie: How to Be An Olympian

At their best, the Olympics symbolize our world’s potential for cooperation, honoring the common humanity...

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Jason Isbell: How to Find Something to Love

Bill Clinton has often said he wouldn’t have become President if he hadn’t been born in Arkansas...

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Introducing: Season 2 of Why Am I Telling You This? with Bill Clinton

President Bill Clinton returns for a new season of his critically-acclaimed podcast, “Why Am I Telling...

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Introducing: You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton

Hillary is back, and fired up for more illuminating conversations on You and Me Both. This season, along...

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Jimmy Smits: How To Hit New Heights

The explosion in media platforms - from streaming services to podcasts - means more programming is being...

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José Andrés: How to Feed the World in Times of Crisis

In recent years, the world has been hit by crises with immense human tolls—from larger and more frequent...

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James Carville and Paul Begala: How to Keep Putting People First

Successful political candidates—and more importantly, successful leaders—need to have a vision and...

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Dr. Vivek Murthy: How We Can Overcome the Opioid Crisis

This week, we revisit an important episode of “Why Am I Telling You This?” on the escalating opioid...

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Roy Spence: How to Find A Common Purpose

America has always been at its best when we pull together in common cause. But rampant misinformation...

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Shonda Rhimes: How We See Each Other Through Characters We Love

Television has always had the capacity to serve a greater purpose than just providing entertainment....

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