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E-mail a friendSeptember 29, 2008
New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine weighs in on the current U.S. economic crisis. Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma discusses how joy can come to America if the cultural, economic and political engines are all working together.
Gov. Jon Corzine
Gov. Jon Corzine
New Jersey governor offers his thoughts on the House failure to pass the $700 billion bailout plan. (3:52)
Full interview. (7:41)
First-term New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine previously served in the U.S. Senate, where he co-authored legislation designed to crack down on corporate malfeasance and was chief sponsor of the Darfur Accountability Act to address genocide in the Sudan. He also voted against the Iraq War Resolution. Before entering public service, Corzine worked on Wall Street, rising in the ranks to become chair and CEO of Goldman Sachs. A native of central Illinois, he has an MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.
Yo-Yo Ma
Yo-Yo Ma
Grammy-winning cellist explains the purpose of his musical talent. (2:01)
Full interview. (15:09)
Considered one of the finest cellists of his generation, Yo-Yo Ma has a discography of more than 75 albums and multiple Grammys. Beyond the classics, he's known for his versatility in style, ranging from Baroque pieces and tangos to traditional Asian melodies. His music can also be heard in the films, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Memoirs of a Geisha. The Harvard grad founded and is artistic director for the Silk Road Project, a nonprofit educational organization, and is currently on a world tour.