
The David Rubenstein Show
What makes a great leader? How can leadership be developed into a force for true achievement? The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations explores successful leadership through the personal and professional choices of the most influential people in business. Renowned financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein travels the country talking to leaders to uncover their stories and their path to success. Each episode features an interview with one business leader.
Latest episodes

Feb 2, 2023 • 24min
Rosalind Brewer
Rosalind Brewer, Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO, talks about the response to Covid-19, challenges in the healthcare industry and the lack of Black female Fortune 500 CEOs. Brewer is on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations". This interview was recorded Dec. 7 at an Economic Club of Washington, DC event in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 26, 2023 • 25min
Bob Johnson
Bob Johnson, BET founder and RLJ Companies chairman, shares his story of creating Black Entertainment Television and becoming America's first black billionaire. Johnson speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" recorded Nov. 23 in Palm Beach, Florida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 2023 • 24min
Brian Armstrong
Brian Armstrong, chief executive officer and co-founder of Coinbase Global Inc., talks about the impact of the FTX collapse on the crypto industry, the regulation of crypto and why he's signed the giving pledge. Armstrong is on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Dec. 6 in New York.Note: Prosecutors have accused FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried of laundering customer funds at FTX. Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to the eight criminal counts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 5, 2023 • 24min
Mike Wirth
Mike Wirth, Chevron chairman and CEO, talks about plans to tax big oil, energy prices, the war in Ukraine, and shifting to renewable energy. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Dec. 2 in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 8, 2022 • 24min
Walter Massey
Walter Massey, former Morehouse College president emeritus and former Bank of America chairman, discusses being raised in segregated Mississippi, building the Giant Magellan Telescope and whether or not we're really alone in the universe. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Nov. 3 in Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 2022 • 24min
Laurene Powell Jobs
Laurene Powell Jobs, Emerson Collective founder and president, shares details on her philanthropic work in education, immigration and climate change and how she is preserving the legacy of Steve Jobs. She's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Nov. 11 in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 2022 • 24min
Thasunda Brown Duckett
Thasunda Brown Duckett, TIAA president and CEO, talks about her view on retirement in the US and the need to diversify executive ranks of Fortune 500 companies. She's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations. This was recorded Oct. 31 in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 3, 2022 • 25min
Dr. Vivek Murthy
Dr. Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General, talks about the Covid-19 pandemic, vaccines, America's mental health crisis and why more caregivers are needed. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Oct. 26.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 2022 • 24min
Brian Deese
Brian Deese, National Economic Council director, talks about fighting inflation, tax reform and his future at the White House. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Sept. 27 at the Economic Club of Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 2022 • 24min
John Mack
John Mack, former Morgan Stanley CEO, talks about surviving the financial crisis of 2008, working on Wall Street and federal regulation. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Aug. 4 in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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