The Tom Fraser Podcast

CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK -- In Episode #26 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Elizabeth Barlow Rogers about Central Park's history and revitalization. Rogers is the founder of the influential Central Park Conservancy.

In a wide-ranging interview, Rogers describes how Central Park was rescued from a state of serious neglect and degradation and transformed into the scenic and recreational masterpiece it is today. She also discusses a variety of lessons civic leaders can learn from the revitalization of Central Park and apply to ambitious, transformational projects in their own cities.

Rogers is the author of the excellent book "Saving Central Park: A History and A Memoir."

To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.

This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on October 19, 2018.

The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice. This information is provided for general informational purposes only.

Copyright 2015-2025 Thomas L. Fraser. All Rights Reserved.

CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK -- In Episode #26 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Elizabeth Barlow Rogers about Central Park's history and revitalization. Rogers is the founder of the influential Central Park Conservancy.

In a wide-ranging interview, Rogers describes how Central Park was rescued from a state of serious neglect and degradation and transformed into the scenic and recreational masterpiece it is today. She also discusses a variety of lessons civic leaders can learn from the revitalization of Central Park and apply to ambitious, transformational projects in their own cities.

Rogers is the author of the excellent book "Saving Central Park: A History and A Memoir."

To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.

This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on October 19, 2018.

The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice. This information is provided for general informational purposes only.

Copyright 2015-2025 Thomas L. Fraser. All Rights Reserved.

In Episode #4 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks about three noteworthy examples of how people are involved and providing leadership in philanthropy and volunteering. Stephen Schwarzman's Schwarzman Scholars program, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's pledge of Facebook shares and the volunteering of many people in Seward, Nebraska are all excellent examples of how people can get involved, he says.

To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.

This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on December 5, 2015.

The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice. This information is provided for general informational purposes only.

Copyright 2015-2021 Thomas L. Fraser. All Rights Reserved.

WASHINGTON – In Episode #34 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Ted Osius about diplomacy, the history of America’s reconciliation with Vietnam and business opportunities in Southeast Asia. Osius is President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council and, previously, US Ambassador to Vietnam. Osius is also the author of the excellent new book “Nothing Is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam.”

In Part 1 of this episode, Osius discusses the remarkable transformation that has taken place in the US-Vietnam relationship. Thirty years after a brutal war, the United States and Vietnam enjoy fundamentally improved political, diplomatic and trade relations. Successful diplomacy is about investing in relationships and building trust, Osius says.

In Part 2, Osius describes business opportunities in the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries and how the US-ASEAN Business Council works with US companies to help them succeed in Southeast Asia. With a projected annual growth rate of more than 5.5% per year, ASEAN is forecast to become the fourth largest economy in the world by 2030.

“Nothing Is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam” is published by Rutgers University Press.

To learn more about the US-ASEAN Business Council, please go to www.usasean.org.

To learn more about The Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts. This podcast is part of an ongoing series exploring economic development and investment in Southeast Asia.

The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice. This information is provided for general informational purposes only.

Copyright 2015-2025 Thomas L. Fraser. All Rights Reserved.

WASHINGTON – In Episode #34 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Ted Osius about diplomacy, the history of America’s reconciliation with Vietnam and business opportunities in Southeast Asia. Osius is President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council and, previously, US Ambassador to Vietnam. Osius is also the author of the excellent new book “Nothing Is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam.”

In Part 1 of this episode, Osius discusses the remarkable transformation that has taken place in the US-Vietnam relationship. Thirty years after a brutal war, the United States and Vietnam enjoy fundamentally improved political, diplomatic and trade relations. Successful diplomacy is about investing in relationships and building trust, Osius says.

In Part 2, Osius describes business opportunities in the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries and how the US-ASEAN Business Council works with US companies to help them succeed in Southeast Asia. With a projected annual growth rate of more than 5.5% per year, ASEAN is forecast to become the fourth largest economy in the world by 2030.

“Nothing Is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam” is published by Rutgers University Press.

To learn more about the US-ASEAN Business Council, please go to www.usasean.org.

To learn more about The Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts. This podcast is part of an ongoing series exploring economic development and investment in Southeast Asia.

The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice. This information is provided for general informational purposes only.

Copyright 2015-2025 Thomas L. Fraser. All Rights Reserved.