Stuart E. Eizenstat

Michael McKee, Bloomberg News International Economics & Policy Correspondent, dives into the December jobs report, highlighting a resilient labor market and its implications for the economy. Former US Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat reflects on Jimmy Carter’s significant environmental and humanitarian legacy amid political strife. John Haar, Managing Director at Swan Bitcoin, shares insights on the crypto landscape, discussing potential nation-state and corporate adoption trends for 2025, revealing the complex interplay of innovation and regulation.

Stuart Eizenstat, a veteran diplomat and policy advisor, dives into his book, shedding light on the art of negotiation from historic agreements to Holocaust reparations. He introduces the concept of 'unsympathetic empathy' and discusses its role in diplomacy. Eizenstat contrasts the courage of leaders like Anwar Sadat against the refusal of others to compromise, while also examining the significant implications of recent Supreme Court decisions, particularly regarding the Sackler family and their responsibility in the opioid crisis.

Former White House adviser and U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, Stuart E. Eizenstat talks about successful American diplomacy strategies, bipartisanship, addressing anti-Semitism, challenges in the Middle East, tensions between Taiwan and China, and favorite interviews with prominent figures.