Straight Talk with Hank Paulson

Straight Talk with Hank Paulson

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Straight Talk with Hank Paulson episodes

  • Episode 11: Charlene Barshefsky
    Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky, Senior International Partner at WilmerHale and former Chief Trade Negotiator and Principal Trade Policymaker for the United States, joins Hank to discuss the importance of trade in boosting the American economy, what has changed since China was welcomed into the WTO in 2001, and how the US can chart a path forward.
    Charlene Barshefsky: wilmerhale.com/en/people/charlene-barshefsky
    30 min
  • Episode 10: Ginni Rometty
    Hank speaks with business executive and longtime friend Ginni Rometty about what she learned while leading IBM, the role of corporations in addressing the challenges of 2020, and her advice for young women in business.
    Ginni Rometty: ibm.com/about/ginni/
    33 min
  • Episode 9: Elizabeth Economy & Michael Pillsbury
    Hank welcomes Elizabeth Economy, Senior Fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution & Senior Fellow for China Studies at CFR, and Michael Pillsbury, Director for Chinese Strategy at Hudson Institute, to Straight Talk. They discuss how US-China ties have evolved in recent years, Xi Jinping's ambitions, and where the Sino-American relationship is headed.
    Elizabeth Economy: hoover.org/profiles/elizabeth-economy
    Elizabeth's books: https://amzn.to/36xqqmy
    Michael Pillsbury: https://michaelpillsbury.net/
    38 min
  • Episode 8: Tom Lovejoy & Jennifer Morris
    Hank is joined by Jennifer Morris, CEO of The Nature Conservancy, and Tom Lovejoy, United Nations Foundation Senior Fellow, to discuss what inspired their passion for conservation, the need to address the biodiversity crisis, and the launch of Financing Nature, a landmark report from the Paulson Institute, The Nature Conservancy, and Cornell's Atkinson Center.
    Jennifer Morris: nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/latin-america/latin-america-conservation-council/members/jennifer-morris/
    Tom Lovejoy: unfoundation.org/who-we-are/our-people/thomas-lovejoy/
    32 min
  • Episode 7: Richard Haass
    Hank is joined by Richard Haass, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, on the seventh episode of Straight Talk. They discuss Haass’ latest book—The World: A Brief Introduction—intellectual curiosity, the role of think tanks, America’s global standing in a post-COVID world, and confronting the China challenge.
    Richard N. Haass: cfr.org/expert/richard-n-haass
    The World: A Brief Introduction: https://bit.ly/36AM6yu
    27 min
  • Episode 6: Cui Tiankai
    In this episode, Hank is joined by Cui Tiankai, China's Ambassador to the US, to discuss what he has learned during his seven years as ambassador, his hopes for the future of US-China relations, and the need for better global governance and cooperation to address the pressing issues of our time.
    Ambassador Cui: http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/sgxx/ctk/msg/
    37 min
  • Episode 5: Graham Allison
    Hank speaks with friend and Harvard scholar Graham Allison about geopolitics and US-China relations, including the two countries' shared interests, economic health, and how the upcoming US election is impacting this important bilateral relationship.
    Graham Allison: hks.harvard.edu/faculty/graham-allison
    Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides's Trap?: https://amzn.to/2HYKPa5
    45 min
  • Episode 4: Lloyd Blankfein
    Episode 4 was recorded on Friday, July 10.
     
    Hank is joined by his friend & former colleague Lloyd Blankfein (Senior Chairman, Goldman Sachs) to discuss impostor syndrome, the past, present, and future of markets, as well as economic changes due to the COVID pandemic.
    Lloyd Blankfein: www.goldmansachs.com/our-firm/leadership/lloyd-blankfein.pdf
    36 min
  • Episode 3: Madeleine Albright
    Hank speaks with former US Secretary of State and longtime friend Madeleine Albright. The two former Cabinet members discuss how Sec. Albright became the first woman to serve as US Secretary of State, her new autobiography, how the pandemic has changed America’s role in the world, how to develop a US-China relationship that benefits American interests, and her brief but memorable acting cameos.
    Madeleine K. Albright: albrightstonebridge.com/team/madeleine-k-albright
    Hell and Other Destinations: https://bit.ly/3cYRkoC
    40 min
  • Episode 2: Evan Feigenbaum and Ely Ratner
    In the second episode, Hank speaks with two leading experts on US-China relations, Ely Ratner and Evan Feigenbaum. They discuss a current framework for the US-China relationship, how the US can properly balance national security with economic progress, and where the US can achieve positive results while navigating a number of important conflicts with China.
    Ely Ratner: cnas.org/people/ely-ratner
    Ely's books: https://amzn.to/2Ss2BVh
    Evan A. Feigenbaum: carnegieendowment.org/experts/719
    Evan's book "China's Techno-Warriors:" https://amzn.to/3cZV1uk
    50 min

About Straight Talk with Hank Paulson

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From growing up in the Midwest to leading Goldman Sachs and then serving his country as Treasury Secretary, Hank Paulson offers a unique point of view and a life experience unlike many Americans. With Straight Talk, Hank brings this experience to his conversations with the world’s prominent leaders and thinkers, exchanging a lifetime of stories and lessons from both the private and public sectors. Each episode reveals compelling viewpoints, topical discussion, and behind-the-scenes stories.