#10 Planet Money: Geithner's Stress Test




Planet Money show

Summary: If any single human being stands at the center of the global economic crisis, it's U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. This afternoon, Geithner took his hands off the intricate machinery long enough for an interview with Adam Davidson. As you'll hear, the pairing of titan and reporter made for quite a dance. Bonus: Producer Katia Dunn describes the scene in Geithner's office, where an aide helped to keep the Treasury secretary on message.