On October 7, 2003, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected as the governor of California. Roger Rosenblatt called it a “victory for the outsider,” “politics as unusual,” “a breath of fresh air” on NewsHour. As governor, Schwarzenegger surprised voters when he prioritized the issues of greenhouse gases and smog.

Watch a Charlie Rose interview with Schwarzenegger about his efforts to combat global warming in California.

See other Rose interviews with Schwartzenegger. (Originally aired: 4/12/2007)