Deborah Lehr
Straight Talk with Hank Paulson
U2’s Bono Talks Music, Creativity, & Activism
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On the heels of releasing his book, Surrender, Bono (Lead Singer, U2 and Cofounder, ONE and (RED)) joins Hank on Straight Talk to discuss creating award-winning music with U2 while advocating for causes affecting the world's most vulnerable people. From advocating for AIDS relief in Africa and fighting poverty to addressing climate change and the importance of inclusive growth, Bono talks about how vital it is to surround yourself with a diversity of ideas and people in order to tackle complex issues. Listen in as he shares insights into his activism, the radical center, prayer, how he thinks about creativity, and how Dublin shaped him.
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
Bono
Irish singer-songwriter and activist | U2
Bono, born Paul David Hewson in 1960, is an Irish singer, activist, and the lead singer of the rock band U2. He’s known for his passionate vocals and grand performance style. Bono is a prominent activist in the fight against AIDS and extreme poverty in Africa. He co-founded ONE, a...
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