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Hank Paulson

Straight Talk with Hank Paulson

Rahm Emanuel on Local Politics, US-Japan, and Washington

Paulson Institute 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.

Hank welcomes Rahm Emanuel (31st US Ambassador to Japan, 55th Mayor of Chicago, and former White House Chief of Staff) to the podcast to discuss his upbringing and how it shaped his interests and values, his start in local politics, working in Washington, and the difference between working in the Clinton and Obama administrations. He delves into his tenure as Mayor of Chicago, the US-Japan relationship, and the goals of the alliance.

Host

Henry M. Paulson Jr.

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

Rahm Emanuel

Rahm Emanuel

31st US Ambassador to Japan, 55th Mayor | Chicago, and former White House Chief of Staff

Rahm Emanuel is a seasoned American political leader whose career spans city, national, and international arenas. A former U.S. Congressman from Illinois, he played a central role in Democratic politics and helped lead the party to a House majority in 2006. He served as White House Chief of Staff to...
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