Interviewed by Dr. Mel Steely on September 11, 2013 at an unknown location.

Perdue begins the interview by discussing September 11, 2001. He talks about where he was when he received the news and his reactions. He also talks about the state's reactions and its effect on the recession and security. The conversation then turns to his actions as governor. He discusses education and the current controversy regarding the Atlanta Public Schools and Emory University. He discusses particularly about the Atlanta Public School scandal and the knowledge he had of these issues as governor, as well as his reactions. He talks about his other involvements with the educational system in his goal for the betterment of the system. He then talks about his relationship with Alabama over job opportunities for the state. He discusses various controversial issues that appeared throughout his governorship. These included the Voter ID Law and race issues within Georgia politics. He talks about the Max-Black plans and the redistributing of Georgia. He then discusses the current rise of the Tea Party and the benefits and downfall to their stance on politics. He talks about his controversial Prayer for Rain as governor and the creation of the Go Fishing program. He then discusses his relationship with the press and the run-ins over land conservation, as well as his relationships with the various Speakers of the House, the Georgia Legislature, and his two lieutenant governors throughout his governorship. He talks about his philosophy regarding the authority of the governor. He talks about his re-election in 2006 and his campaign strategy. He then discusses his view on ethics legislation which he argues needs a framework of trust. He then talks about his time as the Chairman of the GOP Governors' Association and his creation of a vision and four-year plan. He then turns to the benefits of foreign travel as governor and its benefit to the job market. He talks about his relationships with national politicians, including presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. They conclude by discussing Perdue's thoughts on what he achieved as governor and how it changed him.