Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Obama's reliance on financial experts and the disconnect with working-class needs Richard Trumka
    02:45
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    Critique of the early Obama administration's approach to economic inequality and bank bailouts Richard Trumka
    02:25
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    Impact of the financial crisis on the Department of Energy's budget and initiatives Steven Chu
    08:34
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    Impact of the 2008 financial crisis on health care reform discussions Nancy Nielsen
    02:40
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    Campaign experience during the 2008 financial crisis and commitment to healthcare policy Neera Tanden
    03:29
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    Comparing legislative agendas and challenges of the Clinton and Obama administrations Tom Harkin
    12:53
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    Communicating complex fiscal policy to the public in 2009 Peter Orszag
    01:24
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    Reservations about joining the Obama administration due to preference for government over politics Peter Orszag
    02:39
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    Reflections on the design and political constraints of the 2008 economic stimulus package Peter Orszag
    11:20
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    Concerns about the banking sector's impact on small businesses during economic turmoil Sylvia Burwell
    02:48
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    Reflections on Obama's potential for transformational leadership and the impact of economic policy decisions Richard Trumka
    02:28
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    Role in the presidential task force on the auto industry rescue and fuel economy standards Heather Zichal
    03:48
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    Reflections on the stimulus and Affordable Care Act vs. other priorities Peter Orszag
    02:46
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    Opposition to Ben Bernanke's nomination and criticism of TARP management Tom Harkin
    02:54
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    The origin of tracking job creation in environmental policy discussions Frances Beinecke
    02:54
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    Challenges faced by Obama administration during the economic crisis and passing the ARRA Richard Trumka
    01:25
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    Reasons for President Obama's support of the auto industry bailout Heather Zichal
    02:54
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    Reflections on economic policy opposition during the Obama administration's recovery efforts Steven Chu
    02:13
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    Balancing legislative priorities and political capital for cap and trade during Obama's first term Nancy Sutley
    03:15
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    Comparing current social unrest to the late 1960s turmoil Kathleen Sebelius
    04:41
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    Memories of the 2008 presidential campaign and encountering President Obama at the NEA event Art and Helen Tanderup
    02:08
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    Transition to FDIC and assessing potential bank failures during Obama administration Sylvia Burwell
    02:16
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    Participation in the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue and concerns about US deficit spending Peter Orszag
    02:24
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    Impact of fluctuating gas prices on energy policy and the role of the Energy Secretary Steven Chu
    08:13
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    Involvement in the tax provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Peter Orszag
    01:10
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    Observations of the financial crisis impact on community college students and views on health insurance policy Art and Helen Tanderup
    01:25
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    AFL's perspective on the Obama administration's Wall Street-driven policies Richard Trumka
    02:57
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    Impact of the 2008 financial crisis on the campaign's climate and energy strategy Heather Zichal
    02:25
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    Advice for a new administration on addressing COVID, economic crisis, and structural racism Richard Trumka
    01:13
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    Concerns about healthcare reform amidst the Obama administration's broad legislative agenda in 2009 Elizabeth Fowler
    02:59
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    Discussion on the origins and controversy of the Cadillac Tax in healthcare legislation Elizabeth Fowler
    03:40
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    Reflections on transitioning from Clinton to Obama administration at OMB Sylvia Burwell
    02:30
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    Experience in LA retrofit projects influencing federal sustainability efforts Nancy Sutley
    02:19
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    Discussion on the importance of PAYGO for fiscal health and political strategy Peter Orszag
    01:03
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    Impact of healthcare reform on job creation during the financial crisis Bob Kocher
    05:34
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    Linking bank bailouts to the rise of the Tea Party and Donald Trump's election Richard Trumka
    02:44
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    Incorporating realistic projections in the federal budget for recurring costs Peter Orszag
    02:59
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    Communicating the impact of government shutdown and sequestration to the public Sylvia Burwell
    02:58
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    Impact of the financial crisis on clean energy transition and job creation discussions Frances Beinecke
    03:04
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    Critique of economic priorities during the Obama administration Andrew Stern
    02:48
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    Impact of the bank bailout on American workers' trust and the rise of Trump support Richard Trumka
    02:18
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    Introduction of the first budget proposal by the Obama administration Peter Orszag
    03:46
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    Influence of Alan S. Blinder's book and mentorship on economic policy approach Peter Orszag
    04:34
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    Expanding labor's engagement and addressing economic disparities Richard Trumka
    03:35
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    First encounter with President-elect Obama during economic transition meetings Bob Kocher
    02:00
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    Discussing the role of CBO forecasts in healthcare reform legislation Elizabeth Fowler
    02:00
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    Confirmation views on integrating economic policy with the CEQ's environmental mission Nancy Sutley
    03:37
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    Linking economic recovery and healthcare reform in the early Obama administration Elizabeth Fowler
    01:15
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    Impact of the global financial crisis on Democratic climate change discourse Carol Browner
    02:47
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    Reflections on the Obama administration's approach to economic issues and transformational change Richard Trumka
    04:18
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    Involvement with the National Economic Council during the financial crisis Don Verrilli
    03:44

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