I have been told that really this whole leaving the job is just really all about spending

more time with the dog.

From American public media and WNYC, this is the Freakinomics Radio exit interview.

Have a seat.

Here's your host, Stephen Duffner.

Joel Klein spent the last eight plus years running the New York City public school system.

As the largest system in the country, 1.1 million students, 1600 schools, a $23 billion

budget.

He spent much of his career as a high-voltage Washington lawyer, arguing cases before the

Supreme Court, fighting anti-trust battles for the Department of Justice, and serving

as deputy counsel to President Bill Clinton.

He also had a brief stint in the media business, heading up U.S. operations for Bertelsman.

And now he's heading back to the media business as executive vice president in charge of educational

ventures for news court.

Klein's tenure as schools chancellor was very eventful.

So what did he learn?

Chancellor Klein, welcome to our exit interview.

As you surely know, many firms conduct an exit interview when an employee is leaving to

find out their experiences.

So I just want to stress that you're here of your own accord.

This is not mandatory.

You should feel free to be candid.

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