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Global Perspectives Speaker Series

Prior to 2024, the Global Perspectives Speaker Series featured conversations between special guests and former Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan.
  • Global Perspectives with Marvin E. Odum and Robert S. Kaplan

    In a special edition of Global Perspectives, presented in partnership with local PBS affiliate KERA and moderated by KERA's Krys Boyd, City of Houston's COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Czar Marvin E. Odum, and Dallas Fed President Robert S. Kaplan discuss economic and state issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Global Perspectives with Dr. Robert Haley and Dr. Trish Perl

    In this special webcast of Global Perspectives on June 24, Dallas Fed President Robert S. Kaplan moderated a conversation that focused on frequently asked questions about COVID-19 with epidemiologist Dr. Robert Haley and infectious disease specialist Dr. Trish Perl of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, which focused on frequently asked questions about COVID-19.

  • Global Perspectives with Eric Johnson and Robert S. Kaplan

    This special edition of Global Perspectives featured Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Dallas Fed President Robert S. Kaplan. The livestreamed event on May 14 was presented in partnership with local PBS affiliate KERA.

  • Global Perspectives with Donald Kohn

    In an online-only broadcast, Donald Kohn and Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan discuss Kohn’s career at the Fed, his experience during the Global Financial Crisis and his thoughts on the Fed’s reaction to the current crisis.

  • Global Perspectives with Thomas Hoenig

    In an online-only Global Perspectives conversation, Thomas Hoenig discusses banking supervision and the Federal Reserve's response to COVID-19.

  • Global Perspectives with William C. Dudley

    William C. Dudley discusses monetary policy, the financial crisis and working for the Federal Reserve.

  • Global Perspectives with Douglas Holtz-Eakin

    Douglas Holtz-Eakin talks about his involvement with the American Action Forum and discusses health spending, inflation growth and corporate taxes.

  • Global Perspectives with Tom Luce

    Tom Luce talks about how how data is helping tell a deeper story about education and ways that Texas can improve its educational rankings.

  • Global Perspectives with Glenn Hubbard

    Glenn Hubbard shares his experiences working in the George W. Bush administration and discusses immigration's impact on the workforce.

  • Global Perspectives with Ruth J. Simmons

    Ruth J. Simmons talks about her upbringing and what led her to a career in academia. She also shares advice about how we can improve the education experiences from young children to college students.