One-on-One with Gary Cohn

Description

The former director of the National Economic Council on the state of the economic recovery, turbulent financial markets and how to get America back to work.

This event was recorded as part of The 2020 Texas Tribune Festival that took place virtually Sept. 1-30, 2020. You’re welcome to watch here or share this link with your friends and colleagues to watch it on demand anytime. This session was recorded on Sept. 22 and aired on Sept. 24.

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This session is programmed and presented in partnership with MSNBC. It is supported by Barron, Adler, Clough & Oddo, LLP.

Speakers

Gary Cohn

Former Director of the National Economic Council

Cohn served as assistant to the president for economic policy and director of the National Economic Council from January 2017 to April 2018 under President Donald Trump. As chief economic advisor, he managed the Trump administration’s economic policy agenda and efforts to grow the U.S. economy. Previously, Cohn served as president and CEO of The Goldman Sachs Group from 2006 to 2016.

Moderator

Stephanie Ruhle

Correspondent for NBC News and Anchor for "MSNBC Live"

Ruhle is a correspondent for NBC News and anchors “MSNBC Live with Stephanie Ruhle” and “MSNBC Live with Velshi & Ruhle.” Previously, she served as anchor and managing editor for Bloomberg Television and editor-at-large for Bloomberg News, where she co-hosted “Bloomberg,” Bloomberg TV’s flagship morning show. Ruhle has also worked at Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse.