Recent Interviews
Fox Business Network’s Claman Countdown
Former transportation secretary provides insight on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and weighs in on electric vehicles on ‘The Claman Countdown’
July 21, 2021
2021 Milken Institute Global Conference
Former US Secretary of Transportation and US Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao participates in a panel discussion, “No Longer a Perpetual Foreigner? The AAPI Community is Making Moves”
October 18, 2021
The Hugh Hewitt Show
Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on America’s Supply Chain Issues
October 11, 2021
Fox Business Network’s Making Money with Charles Payne
Former Transportation Secretary reacts to the September jobs report on ‘Making Money with Charles Payne’
October 11, 2021
Elaine Chao On The Economy And The Infrastructure Debate In Congress
The Honorable Elaine Chao on SiriusXM’s Julie Mason Mornings
September 16, 2021
Elaine Chao Reflects on 9/11/01
Former Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao reflects on her experience leading the department evacuation on 9/11/01.
September 12, 2021
Elaine Chao on O’Connor & Company
Elaine Chao chats with O’Connor & Company on WMAL radio in Washington, DC about the economy, regulation, and the August jobs report.
September 6, 2021
Elaine Chao Joins The Vince Coglianese Show on WMAL
Elaine Chao joins The Vince Coglianese Show on WMAL radio in Washington, DC. They discuss the August jobs report, infrastructure and the economy.
September 3, 2021
Freakonomics Radio
Secretary Chao sits down with Freakonomics Radio to discuss the state of American infrastructure
August 4, 2021
GMA3: What You Need To Know
Secretary Elaine Chao talks labor shortage, supply chain disruptions, and the prospects of an infrastructure bill on ABC’s “GMA3”
October 19, 2021
Bloomberg Markets
Caroline Hyde & Taylor Riggs bring the news and analysis you may have missed after the closing bell on Wall Street live from the Milken Institute Global Conference. Today’s show tackles the future of transportation and the Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Guests Today: Fmr. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, Michael Sonnenshein of Grayscale Investments, Adam Aaron of AMC.
October 19, 2021
Asian Chamber Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards 2021
Asian Chamber Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards 2021 – Keynote – Secretary Elaine Chao
October 23, 2021
2021 Milken Institute Global Conference
Former US Secretary of Transportation and US Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao participates in a panel discussion, “Accelerating Economic Development Through Infrastructure Investments”
October 20, 2021
Cheddar Opening Bell
Secretary of Labor & Transportation Elaine Chao Breaks Down the November Jobs Report
December 3, 2021
Bloomberg’s Quicktake
Elaine Chao Talks About What it Takes to Throw Your Hat Into the Political Arena
November 23, 2021
Bloomberg’s Balance of Power
“Bloomberg: Balance of Power” focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says the new infrastructure bill is like “manna from heaven” for states seeking transportation funds.
November 8, 2021
Fox Business Network’s Kudlow
The former transportation secretary joins ‘Kudlow’ to discusses how the infrastructure bill should be spent.
November 9, 2021
Money Matters with Gary Goldberg
As the nation opens up, jobs are available but who is filling them and why are so many people unwilling to come back to work? If this keeps up, what happens to our economy and investments? Gary goes in-depth on the many layers of this subject with Former US Secretary of Labor and Transportation Elaine Chao.
June 20, 2021
Fox News with Martha MacCallum: Benefits crowding out jobs in America
Former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao reacts to new statistics showing 9.3 million unfilled jobs in America in an exclusive interview with ‘The Story.’
June 9, 2021
Bloomberg TV: Balance of Power: Former Secretary Elaine Chao talk infrastructure
“Bloomberg: Balance of Power” focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. Sen. Pat Toomey and former U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao talk infrastructure. Also, Sen. Rick Scott on his new debt legislation and former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon.
June 9, 2021
Milken Institute Podcast: EP 124 Accomplishments, with Secretary Elaine Chao
“Asian Americans are now beginning to find our voice. We’re learning that we need to be fully participatory in this democracy and in this country. And the rise in violence against Asian Americans and the terrible rhetoric that surrounds the Asian American community as inflicted by others during the COVID 19 crisis, I think has brought this community to a greater realization of the need to participate more in our democracy, in our country, and to be more vocal and to be more visible.”
May 28, 2021
State of Missouri’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
Event was a cross-departmental collaboration celebrating the rich heritage of Asian Pacific Americans. The event featured a fireside chat with former U.S. Secretary of Labor and Transportation Elaine Chao, as well as remarks from Governor Mike Parson.
May 26, 2021
Fox News Asian American Heritage Profile: Former Transport & Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, Susan Li
The most successful #AsianAmerican politician of her generation & arguably the most successful in US history…The most successful #AsianAmerican politician of her generation & arguably the most successful in US history…
May 21, 2021
Elaine Chao hints Biden could secure bipartisan infrastructure deal provided it’s not bloated
Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the Biden administration has orchestrated a “skillful” rollout of its infrastructure proposal, even though she said the plan is too bloated with “superfluous” programs to attract Republican support.
May 21, 2021
Elaine Chao decries ‘double standard’ on Asian American discrimination
Elaine Chao, former President Donald Trump’s transportation secretary, accused Democrats of a “double standard” when it comes to racism against Asian Americans, which she said she has faced while in office and while on the campaign trail.
May 20, 2021
Ruthless Podcast – Narrative Busting
The fellas welcoming former Secretary Elaine Chao to the program and talk Youngkin election in VA, Biden economy, and election reform lies.
May 11, 2021
News 12 NY – Trailblazer from Syosset recalls life leading up to becoming 1st Asian American in a Cabinet position
She was a young immigrant from China who settled in Syosset with nothing but hope for a better future. Elaine Chao became a trailblazer as the first Asian American to be a member of the president’s cabinet.
May 10, 2021
Best of Brian Kilmeade Show – Fox News Radio
President Joe Biden made formal statements in Pittsburgh about his much-anticipated infrastructure package. Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and President discuss what this bill means for the American people.
April 2, 2021
Rita Cosby Show – WABC Talk Radio
Elaine Chao Interview with Rita Cosby on Infrastructure
April 1, 2021
Women to Watch Podcast
Elaine L. Chao, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, shared the story behind her title with Women To Watch Media®
May 24, 2020
She Said She Said Podcast
Preparation, service, and respect: critical building blocks for a lifetime of leadership: The Honorable Elaine Chao
March 16, 2020
Elaine Chao: One woman’s rise from immigrant roots to the presidential Cabinet
“Badass Women of Washington” TV Special.
August 9, 2017
Conversation with Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao talks about her personal and professional life.
May 10, 2017
Transportation Secretary Confirmation Hearing
Elaine Chao testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on her nomination to be secretary of transportation.
January 11, 2017
Interview on KET Connections with Renee Shaw
Renee sits down with Elaine Chao, former U.S. Labor Secretary and wife of Sen. Mitch McConnell.
March 20, 2015
Fox Business News Interview on Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo
Elaine Chao, former Labor Secretary, weighs in on the steelworkers’ strike and on the February jobs report.
March 8, 2015
CNBC Street Signs Asia: What to expect of US February jobs report
Elaine Chao, former Labor Secretary, weighs in on February’s jobs report.
March 5, 2015
US Immigration Policy Key Issue: Former Secretary
Secretary Chao discusses the key issue to U.S. Immigration Policy in this April interview with CNBC.
April 13, 2013
Elaine Chao reacts to latest jobs numbers in January 2013
Secretary Chao appears on Fox & Friends to discuss January 2013’s job numbers.
January 17, 2013
Government Jobs Key to Unemployment
Former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao on whether an increase in federal employees is good for the economy.
May 6, 2011
