Straight Talk with Hank Paulson
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.
A podcast by the Paulson Institute
A podcast by the Paulson Institute
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Aug 5, 2020 • 60min
Episode 1: Larry Bacow and Rafael Reif
The status of many foreign students remains fragile, despite recent lawsuits led by Harvard and MIT challenging a homeland security visa rule that would have forced foreign students to leave or face deportation if they did not attend in-person classes. It was followed quickly by a barrage of lawsuits and an avalanche of public support, leading the government to rescind the rule and refueling a conversation about US competitiveness and treatment of foreign students. In this episode, Hank speaks with the presidents of Harvard and MIT on this important issue.
Larry Bacow: hks.harvard.edu/faculty/lawrence-bacow
Rafael Reif: president.mit.edu/biography
