Hank Paulson
Straight Talk with Hank Paulson
Mitch Daniels on Government, Free Speech, and Higher Education
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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. Mitch Daniels, President of Purdue University and former Governor of Indiana, speaks with Hank about leading an effective state government, how Purdue has kept tuition flat, the importance of free speech in higher education, managing a university during the pandemic, and how to best protect American intellectual property and innovation.
Host
Henry M. Paulson Jr.
Founder and Chairman | Paulson Institute
Henry M. Paulson, Jr., is a business leader, conservationist, statesman, and author who is the founder and chairman of the Paulson Institute and executive chairman of TPG Rise Climate. He served as the 74th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury from 2006 to 2009, where he led the response to the...
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Episode Guest
Mitch Daniels
49th Governor of Indiana
Mitchell E. Daniels Jr. is the former Governor of Indiana, serving two terms from 2005 to 2013 after being elected in his first run for public office. During his tenure, Indiana became nationally recognized for fiscal discipline, economic growth, and government reform, achieving a AAA credit rating, record job creation,...
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