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Curtis Welling

Posted Dec 24 08

The C.E.O. of the philanthropic organization AmeriCares talks about the financial crisis, the incoming Obama administration, and the Bernie Madoff he knew. Continue

David Plouffe

Posted Dec 11 08

The manager of Barack Obama's historic presidential campaign gives a rare behind-the-scenes look back at the election. Continue

Ray Kelly

Posted Nov 28 08

New York's top cop talks about managing 52,000 employees, using technology, working for Mayor Bloomberg, and coping with shootings and tragedies. Continue

Ivanka Trump

Posted Nov 04 08

The Donald's daughter talks about the family business, the economy, McCain, and the "undisclosed lunch product." Continue

Tina Brown

Posted Oct 23 08

The former magazine editor and chronicler of Diana talks about her new website, Barry Diller, and the elusive nature of buzz. Continue

Billy Mays

Posted Oct 09 08

The TV pitchman gives his spiel on the economics of the infomercial, his new reality show, John McCain, and the beard. But wait! There's more! Continue

Jeffrey Bewkes

Posted Sep 16 08

The Time Warner C.E.O. talks about the financial turmoil, AOL, deals, and his push to win respect from Wall Street.  Continue

Larry Summers

Posted Sep 11 08

The former Treasury secretary and Harvard president opines on Obamanomics, Frannie, Alan Greenspan, and academic politics. Continue

Kenneth Feld

Posted Aug 28 08

Lions and tigers and lawsuits, oh my! The C.E.O. of the parent of Ringling Bros. talks about the unusual business of the circus. Continue

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Posted Aug 14 08

The author of Wall Street's book of the moment discusses risk, randomness, his next book, and why he hates ties.   Continue

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