
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

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Mar 17, 2022 • 23min
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky
Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, talks about how Covid-19 changed travel forever, taking the company public and how he books his own stay at a property. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Feb. 16.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 3, 2022 • 23min
Shouzi Chew
TikTok CEO Shouzi Chew talks about government regulation, user safety and how to become a TikTok star. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Feb. 17 in New York. The Carlyle Group is an investor in TikTok owner Bytedance Ltd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 2022 • 22min
John Kerry
John Kerry, the U.S. presidential envoy for climate, talks about fighting climate change, the race to net zero and why he didn't run for president against Joe Biden. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Jan. 26 in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 2022 • 23min
Bridgewater's Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio, Bridgewater Associates Co-chairman and founder, talks about the rise of China, investing in crypto and why he tries to meditate every day. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Jan. 24 at the 92Y in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 20, 2022 • 24min
Darren Walker
Darren Walker, Ford Foundation president, talks about social justice, equality in the boardoom and how billionaires give away their money.This episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" was recorded Dec. 13.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 2022 • 25min
Mellody Hobson
Ariel Investments President and Co-CEO and Starbucks Chair Mellody Hobson talks about the need for diversity on corporate boards, her favorite coffee from Starbucks, and what it's like watching a movie with George Lucas. This episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" was recorded Dec. 13.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 2021 • 24min
Diane von Furstenberg
Diane von Furstenberg, DVF founder and chairman, talks about resetting her business and brand, speaking her mind and having Andy Warhol paint her portrait. She's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded November 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 9, 2021 • 25min
Chris Nassetta
Chris Nassetta, Hilton President and CEO, talks about the future of travel, getting people back to work and reopening the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York. He's on the latests episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded December 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 2021 • 25min
Gary Gensler
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler talks about open markets, regulating cryptocurrencies and keeping up with technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 2021 • 23min
Gen. Mark Milley
General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks about the threats we face from China, North Korea and Russia, cyber security, the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and why he joined the military. He spoke on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Oct. 20 at the National Archives in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.