From Wall Street to Washington: Steve Rattner on China, Power and American Policy
Charlie Rose: In-Depth Interviews of Americas BestShow Notes
Steve Rattner has watched the economy from multiple positions: as a journalist, government official, investor, Wall Street executive, and political donor with influence in the Democratic Party.Uploaded 21-02-26He began in journalism as editor-in-chief of the Brown University student newspaper, then served as an economics correspondent for The New York Times in London and Washington. He later became an executive on Wall Street, founded a private equity firm, and served as “Car Czar” for the Obama administration, leading the overhaul of the auto industry. He is now the manager of Michael Bloomberg’s investments as CEO of Willett Advisors.Steve Rattner wrote a book about his experience with the auto companies called Overhaul: An Insider’s Account of the Obama Administration’s Rescue of the Auto Industry.He now combines media and finance as CEO of Willett Advisors, a contributor to Morning Joe with his data-driven charts, and an occasional op-ed contributor to The New York Times. His most recent op-ed, published in early February 2026, was titled, “I Just Returned from China. We Are Not Winning.”It is an important moment to talk with Steve Rattner, as the Supreme Court, by a 6-3 margin on February 20, overturned some of President Trump’s tariffs.We will talk about many things, including tariffs, China, U.S. foreign and economic policy, electric cars from China, the global economy, politics, and the connection between journalism and finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More from Charlie Rose: In-Depth Interviews of Americas Best
It is often said of Garry Kasparov that his intellectual abilities are so strong that they have enabled him to conquer two worlds—as a world chess champion and a champion of democracy.Uploaded 14-03-26Kasparov became the youngest World Chess Champion at age 22 in November 1985, when he defeated his longtime rival Anatoly Karpov.He later lost a famous match to a computer called Deep Blue, an event that had important implications for the future of technology and artificial intelligence.Kasparov dominated the game until March 2005, when he retired from professional chess to become a politician and proponent of democracy, emerging as a leading opponent of autocratic systems, especially Vladimir Putin’s regime in Russia.He has spoken and written extensively about the cause of democracy.Kasparov has written several books, including:How Life Imitates ChessWinter Is ComingMy Great PredecessorsDeep ThinkingThis is an important moment to talk about the conflict between democracy and authoritarianism, as wars rage in Ukraine and Iran and political battles unfold around the world.We will discuss many issues, including the wars in Ukraine and Iran, the fear of a broader war in the Middle East, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, and the ongoing struggle between democracy and authoritarianism.Kasparov was born in Baku, Azerbaijan, which was formerly part of the Soviet Union. He now lives in New York City and travels around the world making the case for democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Acting Consul General, UKUploaded 27-08-07SUBSCRIBE to get the latest from Charlie Rose: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseSUBSCRIBEConnect with Charlie Rose Online:Visit the Charlie Rose WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseDotComLike Charlie Rose on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseFacebookFollow Charlie Rose on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseTwitterFollow Charlie Rose on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseInstagramAbout Charlie Rose:Emmy award winning journalist Charlie Rose has been praised as "one of America's premier interviewers." He is the host of Charlie Rose, the nightly PBS program that engages America's best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers. USA Today calls Charlie Rose, "TV's most addictive talk show." New York Newsday says, "Charlie's show is the place to get engaging, literate conversation... Bluntly, he is the best interviewer around today."Tomorrow - Jon Benjamin | Charlie Rosehttp://www.youtube.com/user/CharlieRose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BBC's "Newsnight" presenter Jeremy Paxman discusses his latest book, "On Royalty".Uploaded 16-05-07SUBSCRIBE to get the latest from Charlie Rose: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseSUBSCRIBEConnect with Charlie Rose Online:Visit the Charlie Rose WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseDotComLike Charlie Rose on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseFacebookFollow Charlie Rose on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseTwitterFollow Charlie Rose on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseInstagramAbout Charlie Rose:Emmy award winning journalist Charlie Rose has been praised as "one of America's premier interviewers." He is the host of Charlie Rose, the nightly PBS program that engages America's best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers. USA Today calls Charlie Rose, "TV's most addictive talk show." New York Newsday says, "Charlie's show is the place to get engaging, literate conversation... Bluntly, he is the best interviewer around today."Jeremy Paxman Talks with Charlie Rose | Charlie Rosehttp://www.youtube.com/user/CharlieRose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An interview with Sir Jeremy Greenstock, director of the Ditchley Foundation and the former British ambassador to the United Nations and former UK Special Representative to Iraq. Then a conversation with Lord John Browne, CEO of the petroleum giant BP.Uploaded 27-08-07SUBSCRIBE to get the latest from Charlie Rose: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseSUBSCRIBEConnect with Charlie Rose Online:Visit the Charlie Rose WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseDotComLike Charlie Rose on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseFacebookFollow Charlie Rose on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseTwitterFollow Charlie Rose on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseInstagramAbout Charlie Rose:Emmy award winning journalist Charlie Rose has been praised as "one of America's premier interviewers." He is the host of Charlie Rose, the nightly PBS program that engages America's best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers. USA Today calls Charlie Rose, "TV's most addictive talk show." New York Newsday says, "Charlie's show is the place to get engaging, literate conversation... Bluntly, he is the best interviewer around today."Greenstock / Browne | Charlie Rosehttp://www.youtube.com/user/CharlieRose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Architect Steven Holl discusses designing the Nelson-Atkins MuseumUploaded 24-07-07SUBSCRIBE to get the latest from Charlie Rose: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseSUBSCRIBEConnect with Charlie Rose Online:Visit the Charlie Rose WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseDotComLike Charlie Rose on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseFacebookFollow Charlie Rose on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseTwitterFollow Charlie Rose on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseInstagramAbout Charlie Rose:Emmy award winning journalist Charlie Rose has been praised as "one of America's premier interviewers." He is the host of Charlie Rose, the nightly PBS program that engages America's best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers. USA Today calls Charlie Rose, "TV's most addictive talk show." New York Newsday says, "Charlie's show is the place to get engaging, literate conversation... Bluntly, he is the best interviewer around today."Steven Holl Talks With Charlie Rose | Charlie Rosehttp://www.youtube.com/user/CharlieRose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices