November 10, 2008
Thomas F. "Mack" McLarty, former White House chief of staff for Bill Clinton, tells Tavis what President-elect Obama must do when he arrives in office during the country's economic crisis. Emmy-winning actress Holland Taylor describes the significance of her unique name.
Thomas F. "Mack" McLarty

Former White House chief of staff shares his thoughts on Rahm Emanuel as President-elect Obama's chief of staff pick. (2:20)

Full interview. (12:14)
Thomas F. "Mack" McLarty has advised three presidents. In the administration of his childhood friend, Bill Clinton, he served in several positions, including chief of staff. He was also a key player in the creation of NAFTA. Before coming to DC, he was chair-CEO of Arkla, Inc., a Fortune 500 natural gas company. He also served in the Arkansas state legislature and as state Democratic Party chair. After leaving the White House, he built a thriving consulting business, McLarty Associates (formerly Kissinger McLarty Associates).
Holland Taylor

Actress offers advice on overcoming rejection at auditions. (3:29)

Full interview. (9:39)
Holland Taylor is a versatile veteran of film and TV. Her breakthrough role came in the sitcom Bosom Buddies, which led to film and other TV offers on a steady basis. She won an Emmy for her work in The Practice and has been on the big screen in such features as Romancing the Stone, Spy Kids 2 and 3-D and Legally Blonde. She also played Nancy Reagan in the made-for-TV movie The Day Reagan Was Shot. Taylor majored in drama at Bennington College and has a masters degree in spiritual psychology.


