HBO History Makers Series with Paul Volcker

Paul Volcker discusses the U.S. economy and his career.

The Home Box Office History Makers Series focuses particular attention on the contributions made by a prominent individual at a critical juncture in international relations. Recent speakers include Stanley McChrystal, Erskine Bowles, and Madeleine K. Albright.

Speaker:
Paul Volcker, Former Chairman, President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board; Former Chairman of the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System

Presider:
Andrew Ross Sorkin, Financial Columnist, "New York Times;" Co-Anchor, "Squawk Box," CNBC

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Someone should have turned Volcker’s microphone up and/or specifically turn up when he speaks and edit the audio.
This guy is the real deal and he set up the days before Alan Greenspan. The public didn’t appreciate him quite as much as we do now for his true consideration as to how financial things happen, and why.

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Discipline and goodness: Vision without implementation is illusion, having a balancing act requires effective government. Awesome! Paul Volcker.

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had no idea HBO carried this kind of content; good on ya

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Conversation 9 years ago with Fed Chair Paul Volcker on Fed independence. Compare that with Fed Chair Powell in 2022. 😯
Compare Politics in the '80s and today?
Volcker: "Look at Washington DC. Lobbying! Harder to govern in that!