Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Development and strategy behind the Financial Regulatory Reform proposal Timothy Geithner
    03:09
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    CFPB funding from the Federal Reserve for agency independence Richard Cordray
    01:11
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    Expectations from the Obama administration on corporate influence and political corruption Tiffiniy Cheng
    02:20
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    Debates within the Obama administration on handling the financial crisis Michael Froman
    02:33
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    CFPB's enforcement actions and fines against financial institutions for deceptive practices Richard Cordray
    02:57
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    Follow-up on Dodd-Frank and financial regulatory system adaptation Dan Tarullo
    09:06
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    Challenges in investigating foreign-funded LLC contributions to US super PACs Ellen Weintraub
    05:24
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    Impact of Executive Order 13563 on OIRA's review of existing regulations Cass Sunstein
    03:55
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    Opposition to dynamic scoring in budget negotiations and its potential biases Shaun Donovan
    03:05
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    Observations of Senators McCain and Obama during the 2008 financial crisis Rohit Kumar
    05:44
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    Importance of having an individual Director for the CFPB rather than a board Richard Cordray
    02:41
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    Arguments against imposing size limits on financial institutions Neal Wolin
    03:42
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    Creation of the TARP special master for executive compensation Neal Wolin
    04:28
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    Handling the 2008 financial crisis and seeking congressional support for emergency measures Henry Paulson
    08:32
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    Goals and experiences of the transition team during the 2008 economic crisis Rosie Rios
    06:10
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    Rehabilitating Secretary Geithner's public image and managing financial crisis fallout Stephanie Cutter
    05:04
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    Reflections on the Federal Reserve's role in financial stability and crisis preparedness Janet Yellen
    08:44
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    Delegating bank receivership operations to avoid political influence Sheila Bair
    02:12
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    Discussion on the adoption and political impact of the Volcker Rule Barney Frank
    02:09
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    Risks of providing banks with stress test details and the impact on financial regulation Dan Tarullo
    07:41
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    Path to becoming deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget Rob Nabors
    09:59
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    Reflections on the challenges of mortgage relief and foreclosure prevention during the Obama administration Larry Summers
    12:42
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    Link between Dodd-Frank's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and economic recovery Jason Furman
    01:09
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    Reflecting on legislative strategy and Republican opposition during Obama's first term Cecilia Muñoz
    02:22
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    Goals and initiatives as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Jason Furman
    04:12
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    Inclusion of underserved communities in the ARRA and consultation with civil rights groups Janet Murguía
    05:22
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    Concerns about Senator Dodd's TARP bonus compensation provision in the Recovery Act Rob Nabors
    02:12
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    Negotiating executive compensation during the TARP initiative Neal Wolin
    02:09
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    Discussion on supporting TARP during the 2008 campaign with Senator Obama Dan Tarullo
    02:00
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    Republican opposition to financial reform during the Obama administration Brian Deese
    02:53
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    Evolution of discussions on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during Dodd-Frank drafting Neal Wolin
    02:46
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    Admiration for Paul Volcker's approach to combating inflation and leadership qualities Sheila Bair
    01:21
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    Lessons learned from running for office and subsequent advocacy work Sandra Fluke
    02:15
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    CFIUS considerations on national security and foreign investment impacts Neal Wolin
    01:01
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    Impact of AIG bonuses on public trust during the financial crisis David Axelrod
    01:16
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    Impact of losing the supermajority on Dodd-Frank negotiations and funding Barney Frank
    04:58
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    Incorporating realistic projections in the federal budget for recurring costs Peter Orszag
    02:59
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    Reflections on the sequester as a strategy during fiscal-cliff negotiations David Cote
    02:30
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    Impact of Occupy Wall Street on public opinion and polling David Simas
    03:03
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    Involvement in the Collins Amendment to the Dodd-Frank Act Sheila Bair
    01:29
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    Reflections on the impact of securitization on lending standards Larry Summers
    02:20
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    Revising the Dodd-Frank threshold for systemically important banks Dan Tarullo
    06:53
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    Revisiting and evolving mortgage modification programs in 2011 Timothy Geithner
    02:24
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    Impact of public frustration on the administration's economic approach Brian Deese
    02:42
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    Initial exposure to payday loans and misconceptions about them Ollie Parham
    01:11
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    Debate over fiscal responsibility and the creation of the Simpson-Bowles Commission Austan Goolsbee
    14:20
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    Negotiations on extending Bush-era tax cuts and the administration's perspective Rob Nabors
    04:48
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    Advocacy against predatory lending and promoting financial literacy Ollie Parham
    10:14
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    Challenges faced by the CFPB without a Director during its initial setup Richard Cordray
    02:42
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    Concerns about depleting the FDIC Deposit Insurance Fund during the financial crisis Sheila Bair
    02:40
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    Impact of Senate confirmation delay on public perception of the Bureau Richard Cordray
    02:34
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    Impact of Senator Dodd's bonus compensation limits on financial stabilization efforts Neal Wolin
    03:17
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    Observations of the housing crisis in Baltimore while interviewing for Maryland financial commissioner Sarah Bloom Raskin
    03:58
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    Impact of the Tea Party movement on legislative support for financial reform Barney Frank
    03:11
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    Priorities and initiatives at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Lisa Konwinski
    09:47
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    Assessment of Obama administration's support for minority businesses during economic downturn Sharon Pinder
    04:48
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    Discussion on revising bankruptcy code for mortgage modifications Larry Summers
    04:47
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    Challenges of implementing Dodd-Frank due to funding and rule-writing processes Sheila Bair
    03:03
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    Obama administration's efforts to restructure Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Shaun Donovan
    09:49
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    Reflections on the recurring debt limit negotiations and political dynamics Jeff Flake
    02:36
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    Reflections on the impact of the Obama administration on personal growth and worldview Neal Wolin
    04:47
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    Republican strategy to politicize the ACA and financial crisis response Katie Fallon
    02:13
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    Difficulties in resolving financial crisis issues within the Obama administration Neal Wolin
    03:41
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    Reflection on the 2010 midterm elections as a referendum on the Obama administration's legislative agenda Pete Rouse
    02:18
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    Dodd-Frank's impact on the Federal Reserve's powers and transparency Neal Wolin
    02:33
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    Debate on the effectiveness and risks of cramdown legislation during the financial crisis Timothy Geithner
    05:16
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    Reflections on the presidential transition and managing the TARP funds during the financial crisis Henry Paulson
    13:29
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    Involvement in Privacy Shield negotiations and addressing EU-US data privacy differences Anthony Gardner
    03:53
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    Communicating the risks of the debt limit and sequestration during Obama's second term Jennifer Palmieri
    03:03
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    Obama's support for TARP during the 2008 financial crisis and political strategy Pete Rouse
    03:10
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    Challenges and implications of not holding the formal title of vice chair of regulation at the Federal Reserve Dan Tarullo
    07:03
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    Perceptions on the likelihood of sequestration being triggered Rob Nabors
    02:09
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    The role of derivatives in the financial system and the need for proper regulation Neal Wolin
    01:21
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    Efforts to incorporate income inequality into Federal Reserve discussions Sarah Bloom Raskin
    03:18
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    Defense of Federal Reserve's independence and opposition to the Audit the Fed bill Janet Yellen
    05:05
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    Coordination between government and private sector on sanctions implementation Richard Nephew
    03:05
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    Reflections on the roots of the 2007-2008 financial crisis and deregulatory trends Sheila Bair
    03:13
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    Reflection on the impact of Ohio experiences while leading the CFPB Richard Cordray
    01:11
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    Discussion on the development and impact of the Dodd-Frank Act Austan Goolsbee
    11:59
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    Public expectations and challenges for the CFPB during the financial crisis Wally Adeyemo
    03:45
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    Reflections on working at a traditional thrift bank before law school Sheila Bair
    02:53
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    CFPB's approach to consumer protection and enforcement compared to other agencies Richard Cordray
    01:22
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    Debate on the structure and utility of creating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Brian Deese
    03:25
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    Relationship between the Obama administration and Democratic Party in 2014 David Simas
    09:22
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    Experience with FDIC resolution process and challenges with Citigroup during the financial crisis Sheila Bair
    02:31
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    Reflections on the lack of questioning in financial risk assessment pre-crisis and reforms at the Fed Dan Tarullo
    08:30
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    Challenges of securing loans for small businesses during the financial crisis and meeting with President Obama Joseph Fugere
    11:37
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    Handling AIG executive bonuses and financial reform challenges during the Obama administration Pete Rouse
    05:44
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    Decision-making process for the Federal Reserve to lend to nonbanks like AIG Timothy Geithner
    02:46
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    Influence of President Obama's support on financial regulatory reforms at the Fed Dan Tarullo
    06:16
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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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    Negotiating the bank settlement and the challenges of achieving consensus Shaun Donovan
    05:09
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    Experience with financial system stability and gaps in housing and bankruptcy reform knowledge Timothy Geithner
    02:45
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    Challenges with mortgage servicers during the financial crisis Sarah Bloom Raskin
    03:16
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    Dodd-Frank's impact on financial stability and the limitations of FSOC's authority Janet Yellen
    03:04
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    Stricter capital requirements for foreign banks in the US during Obama's second term Dan Tarullo
    05:00
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    Dodd-Frank's mortgage provisions for homeowner aid and future crisis prevention Neal Wolin
    03:06
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    Regulatory challenges and research gaps in banking economies of scale and scope Dan Tarullo
    06:19
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    Transition from White House to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau legislative affairs Lisa Konwinski
    05:24
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    Observations on public sentiment towards financial reform during Dodd-Frank rule-writing Dan Tarullo
    06:42
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    Debate on regulating executive compensation for TARP-funded companies Timothy Geithner
    03:58
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    Realization of the severity of the financial crisis and the necessity of TARP Paul Ryan
    04:57
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    Expectations for the Obama administration's response to the financial crisis Astra Taylor
    03:37
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    Impact of Occupy Wall Street on the administration's approach to inequality Cody Keenan
    03:37
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    Challenges of FHA data systems during the housing crisis at HUD Shaun Donovan
    04:44
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    Interest in economic development and debt relief in South America Brian Deese
    03:21
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    Early recognition of the 2008 financial crisis and response from McConnell's office Rohit Kumar
    05:01
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    Visit to the Oval Office with family after Dodd-Frank passage Neal Wolin
    02:16
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    Debate on prioritizing climate change, energy, financial reform, and healthcare legislation Jim Messina
    01:22
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    Decision-making process with Secretaries Summers and Rubin on economic strategies Timothy Geithner
    01:20
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    Discussion on the effectiveness of capital requirements and resolution plans post-Dodd-Frank Janet Yellen
    06:02
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    Early recognition of regulatory failures leading to the financial crisis Dan Tarullo
    05:02
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    Regulatory reform and economic recovery considerations in Executive Order 13563 Cass Sunstein
    03:54
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    Reflections on Barney Frank's role in Dodd-Frank and a personal encounter with President Obama Elizabeth Warren
    04:13
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    Importance of pre-meeting negotiations in global financial diplomacy Wally Adeyemo
    02:09
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    Negotiating industry contributions to the costs of healthcare legislation Elizabeth Fowler
    01:26
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    Perspectives on the Federal Reserve's connection to ordinary Americans and financial regulation policies Dan Tarullo
    08:37
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    Efforts to reform investment advisor rules for retirement security Betsey Stevenson
    05:43
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    CFPB's ability to halt illegal activities and its impact on consumer savings Richard Cordray
    01:08
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    Working relationship with Tim Geithner and Ben Bernanke before and during the financial crisis Henry Paulson
    03:25
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    Issuing Financial Regulatory Reform: A New Foundation Neal Wolin
    02:25
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    Differentiating responsible from irresponsible borrowers at the NEC Larry Summers
    02:08
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    Changing TARP fund allocation after confirmation as Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner
    04:11
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    Early campaign challenges and policy development in the 2007 Democratic primary Austan Goolsbee
    06:53
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    Development and challenges leading to Executive Order 13563 on regulatory review Cass Sunstein
    07:33
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    Reflections on government and financial system relationship post-crisis Henry Paulson
    04:09

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