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The E Pluribus Unum Show
Hosted by Jennifer London, Tammy Alvarez | CMLS Washington D.C. · EN
We are E Pluribus Unum – out of many one. Our show is about unity. We believe there are many people in America who care about our country regardless of their background or political affiliations. We are here to talk about how we may come together for the betterment of our country and our own well-being. We believe in the motto “Seek first to understand before you judge.” If we understand each other better, we will be better able to help each other, and our country will survive and thrive.
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Rosie Rios -- America 250 Commission
4d ago00:45:19Tap to summarizeRosie Rios is the Chair of America 250, the United States Congressional Commission planning the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, and the CEO of Red River Associates, an investment management consulting firm. She served as the 43rd Treasurer of the United States in the Obama Administration from 2009 to 2016, overseeing the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the U.S. Mint, including Fort Knox, with responsibility for nearly 4,000 employees and a $5 billion budget. She initiated and led the historic efforts to place a portrait of a woman on U.S. Federal Reserve notes for the first time in over a century, and upon her resignation received the Hamilton Award, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Her signature appears on a world-record $1.8 trillion of U.S. currency in circulation worldwide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Dr. Doug Bradburn -- George Washington’s Mount Vernon
4d ago00:36:11Tap to summarizeDr. Douglas Bradburn is the President and CEO of George Washington's Mount Vernon, a position he has held since 2018, making him the 11th person to lead the estate since the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association purchased it from the Washington family in the mid-nineteenth century. A distinguished historian of early America, he joined Mount Vernon in 2013 as the founding director of the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, before assuming the presidency. Prior to Mount Vernon, he served as Chair of the History Department at Binghamton University, State University of New York. He is the author of The Citizenship Revolution: Politics and the Creation of the American Union, 1774–1804, co-founder and editor of the award-winning Early American Histories book series at the University of Virginia Press, and the recipient of numerous fellowships, including the yearlong Gilder Lehrman Research Fellowship at the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello. Bradburn has appeared on C-SPAN, Good Morning America, and CBS Sunday Morning, and was featured in the History Channel's docudrama Washington. He holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Chicago and a B.A. in history and economics from the University of Virginia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Katie Gorka -- America 250 Civics Education Coalition (Department of Education)
4d ago00:24:52Tap to summarizeKatie Gorka is the Senior Advisor for Civic Education at the U.S. Department of Education and Executive Director of the America 250 Civics Education Coalition, a nationwide initiative designed to strengthen civic literacy and help students connect more deeply with America’s founding principles as the country approaches its 250th anniversary. In her role, she leads national efforts like the “History Rocks! Trail to Independence” tour, bringing history and civics to life for students across all 50 states. Prior to her work in civic education, Katie served in senior roles in government and the policy world, including at the Department of Homeland Security and leading civil society initiatives focused on strengthening democratic institutions. Her work today is driven by a deep belief that understanding America’s past is essential to sustaining its future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Victoria Hughes -- America 250: Civics, History, and America’s Future Advisory Council
4d ago00:23:53Tap to summarizeVictoria Hughes is a lifelong civic educator and national leader in constitutional literacy, with more than five decades of experience working at the intersection of history, education, and public engagement. She began her career as a classroom teacher during America’s Bicentennial and went on to found and lead the Bill of Rights Institute, helping tens of thousands of teachers and students engage more deeply with the founding documents and the principles of self‑government. She also served as a consultant to the U.S. Department of Education and co‑chairs the America 250 Civics, History, and America’s Future Advisory Council, where she is helping shape national efforts to prepare students, educators, and communities for the country’s 250th anniversary. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to making American history not just something we study, but something we understand and live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →F. Anderson "Andy" Morse -- Society of the Cincinnati
4d ago00:28:15Tap to summarizeF. Anderson "Andy" Morse is the Executive Director of the Society of the Cincinnati and its American Revolution Institute, based at Anderson House in Washington, D.C., where he has led the organization since 2022. In that capacity, he directs the work of the corporation, including the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati, proposing the annual budget to the board of directors, managing staff, and overseeing the Society's programs. Prior to assuming the executive director role, he served as Director of Development for the Society and its American Revolution Institute, and previously held senior management roles in fundraising at George Washington's Mount Vernon and the National Law Enforcement Museum. Before his career in philanthropy, Morse was a banking executive for nearly three decades, holding leadership posts as Senior Vice President with PNC Bank, Managing Director and CEO of Riggs Bank Europe Ltd. in London, and Chief Financial Officer for WestStar Mortgage Corp. He received a B.B.A. from the College of William & Mary and continued studies in International Business and History at Birkbeck, University of London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Brenda St. Hilaire & Chris Lowe -- Richard Nixon Foundation
4d ago00:30:27Tap to summarizeBrenda St. Hilaire is the Vice President of Development at the Richard Nixon Foundation, where she leads fundraising and donor relations efforts in support of the Foundation's mission to preserve and advance the legacy of the 37th President. Her background spans development, consulting, and public history, with previous roles at the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, MFOUR LLC, and the Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History. She holds a master's degree in History from California State University, Fullerton, and currently serves as a Senior Consultant on Development for the Foundation's civics and education initiatives. Chris Lowe is the Trish O'Donnell Director of Education at the Richard Nixon Foundation, where he oversees the Foundation's broad portfolio of civics and education programs aimed at engaging students from elementary school through college. A seasoned education executive with more than 20 years of experience, he has been instrumental in launching flagship initiatives at the Nixon Library — including the American Civics Campaign, the Presidential 1776 Award competition, and the National Civics Bee — designed to cultivate informed and engaged citizens. He holds a degree from Chapman University and is based in the Anaheim area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Kirsten Golinski -- Network of Enlightened Women
4d ago00:22:47Tap to summarizeKirsten Golinski is a civic engagement leader focused on strengthening constitutional literacy and meaningful civic participation among young adults. She serves as Development Manager for the Network of Enlightened Women, a national organization with college‑campus chapters dedicated to open inquiry, civil debate, and leadership rooted in America’s founding principles. A graduate of James Madison University with a degree in political science and public policy, she also serves on the board of the Wisconsin Forum. Her work centers on renewing civic understanding through voluntary association, conversation, and civic responsibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Jackie Cushman -- Adams Memorial Foundation
4d ago00:23:01Tap to summarizeJackie Gingrich Cushman is an author, syndicated columnist, corporate strategist, and civic leader based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her experience in politics spans four decades and includes volunteering, fundraising, strategy, and public relations, including serving as a Senior Advisor and media surrogate for her father, former Speaker Newt Gingrich, during his 2012 presidential campaign. She has authored three books — 5 Principles for a Successful Life, The Essential American: 15 Documents and Speeches Every American Should Own, and Our Broken America: Why Both Sides Need to Stop Ranting and Start Listening — and is a nationally syndicated columnist through Creators Syndicate. Cushman serves as Chair of the Adams Memorial Commission and President of the Adams Memorial Foundation, and has championed major civic projects including the Chattahoochee RiverLands, a 100-mile river initiative stewarded by the Trust for Public Land with over $250 million in private and public investment. She is also founder and chairman of the board of the Learning Makes a Difference Foundation and serves on the board of the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Mike Watson -- Alexander Hamilton Society
4d ago00:22:52Tap to summarizeMike Watson is the Executive Director of the Alexander Hamilton Society (AHS), a national network dedicated to preparing the next generation of leaders in American foreign policy and national security, a role he assumed on January 1, 2026 after being a member of the organization for nearly fifteen years. Prior to AHS, he served as a Fellow and Deputy Director of the Center for Strategy and American Statecraft at Hudson Institute, and earlier in his career worked as a research assistant to the late Charles Krauthammer. A columnist at the Washington Free Beacon and contributor to The Wall Street Journal, National Affairs, Commentary, and Tablet, Watson's writing focuses on sustaining active American leadership abroad rooted in the principles of the Founding and the realities of the 21st century. He holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia and a master's degree from the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Kristin Rae Cecchi -- City Tavern
4d ago00:29:37Tap to summarizeKristin Rae Cecchi is a Washington, D.C.-based entrepreneur, philanthropist, and wellness advocate with more than 15 years of experience curating cultural and philanthropic events at the national level, including chairing gatherings for institutions such as the National Portrait Gallery. Alongside her husband, she co-owns City Tavern in Georgetown, one of D.C.'s premier event venues. In 2025, she founded The Third Line Project, a platform rooted in the belief that wellness and culture together have the power to strengthen communities and inspire meaningful change — offering immersive retreats blending movement, breathwork, and sound therapy. A board member of the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation and The Anchor Fund, Cecchi is equally at home in boardrooms and creative circles, bringing warmth, vision, and a talent for meaningful collaboration to every project she undertakes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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