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Bill Bradley served in the U.S. Senate from 1979-97, representing the state of New Jersey. In 2000, he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. Before serving in the Senate, he was an Olympic gold medalist in 1964 and a professional basketball player with the New York Knicks from 1967-77, during which time they won two NBA championships. Bradley is the author of six books on American politics, culture and economy, including Times Present, Times Past; The New American Story; and Values of the Game - all New York Times bestsellers. Currently, Senator Bradley is a Managing Director of Allen & Company LLC, a member of the Board of Directors of Starbucks Company, and the host of American Voices, a weekly show on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio highlighting the remarkable accomplishments of Americans both famous and unknown.
The discussion was moderated by James Henry, investigative journalist, Yale Global Justice Fellow and former Chief Economist at McKinsey & Co.
This presentation and discussion took place at Yale University on 4 May 2021. Opinions and statements expressed by event moderators and participants are their own personal views and do not represent the views of the university.
Bill Bradley served in the U.S. Senate from 1979-97, representing the state of New Jersey. In 2000, he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. Before serving in the Senate, he was an Olympic gold medalist in 1964 and a professional basketball player with the New York Knicks from 1967-77, during which time they won two NBA championships. Bradley is the author of six books on American politics, culture and economy, including Times Present, Times Past; The New American Story; and Values of the Game - all New York Times bestsellers. Currently, Senator Bradley is a Managing Director of Allen & Company LLC, a member of the Board of Directors of Starbucks Company, and the host of American Voices, a weekly show on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio highlighting the remarkable accomplishments of Americans both famous and unknown.
The discussion was moderated by James Henry, investigative journalist, Yale Global Justice Fellow and former Chief Economist at McKinsey & Co.
This presentation and discussion took place at Yale University on 4 May 2021. Opinions and statements expressed by event moderators and participants are their own personal views and do not represent the views of the university.
