Tommy Thompson: podcast appearances and interviews

Tommy Thompson is affiliated with the San Jose Earthquakes, a professional soccer team. He has a notable background in public service, having served as the 42nd governor of Wisconsin from 1987 to 2001, making him the longest-serving governor in the state's history. During his tenure, he was also the chair of Amtrak and undertook roles such as chair of the Republican Governors Association and the National Governors Association. Thompson was a member of the United States cabinet as the 19th secretary of health and human services from 2001 to 2005 under President George W. Bush. Following his time in government, he joined the law firm Akin Gump as a partner and served as the independent chairman of Deloitte's Center for Health Solutions. His leadership extended into academia as he served as the interim president of the University of Wisconsin System from 2020 to 2022. Thompson’s political career also included a run for president in the 2008 Republican primaries and a campaign for the United States Senate in Wisconsin in 2012, although he was not successful in that election. Throughout his career, he has served on the boards of numerous organizations, contributing his extensive experience in public policy and leadership.