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  • Episode 32: A Legacy of Leadership A Conversation with MG (Ret.) David Rubenstein

    In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we are honored to welcome Major General (Retired) David Rubenstein , the 16th Chief of the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps and former Deputy Surgeon General of the Army. With 35 years of active-duty service , including 12 years in command , MG Rubenstein brings unmatched experience, wisdom, and humility to this rich and engaging conversation. Episode Highlights The 14-Word Leadership Philosophy MG Rubenstein shares his simple but powerful career-long philosophy: Take care of people. Take care of equipment. Pay attention to detail. Blend life. He unpacks how this philosophy shaped his command, influenced thousands, and still resonates today across military and civilian leadership. Leadership Lessons from Command From his early days as a platoon leader in Germany to commanding some of the Army’s most critical medical organizations, MG Rubenstein reflects on what truly matters: balancing cultures, embracing growth, and leading people with purpose. Ranger School & Resilience Hear how Ranger School developed his attention to detail and leadership under pressure and why he believes all Soldiers should ask for opportunities, even if the answer might be no. Operational vs. TDA Command MG Rubenstein explains why good leadership transcends unit type and that every command matters when you lead with intention and authenticity. Service After Service Learn how MG Rubenstein continues to give back through volunteering, mentoring, and professional society leadership. He breaks down how to start giving back today , whether you're still in uniform or planning for retirement. Mentorship & Asking the Right Questions Discover his take on building genuine mentor relationships and the difference between a mentee and a protégé. MG Rubenstein also shares how just asking one career question can be the start of a transformational connection. Professional Organizations & Lifelong Learning As a past Chairman of the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) , he explains why belonging to a professional society is critical for continued development and how board certification sets leaders apart. 👤 About MG (Ret.) David Rubenstein MG Rubenstein served as the Deputy Surgeon General of the Army , Commanding General of the AMEDD Center and School , and led key units such as Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, the 30th Medical Brigade, and the 21st CSH. A Ranger School graduate and Master Parachutist , he was twice named to Modern Healthcare’s list of the 100 most influential people in healthcare. He is a board-certified healthcare executive , recipient of ACHE’s Gold Medal , and the only Chairman Emeritus of AMSUS: The Society for Federal Health Professionals . His commitment to mentorship, leadership, and service continues to influence healthcare professionals across the nation. 🎧 This is not just an episode, it’s a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and service. Whether you’re a junior officer, senior leader, healthcare executive, or transitioning veteran, MG Rubenstein’s insights will leave you inspired and empowered. 📌 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform. 🗣️ And don’t forget to ask because sometimes, the answer might just be yes . Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host’s alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources. For more episodes lis

  • Quick Cut: S2E331 Invest like a Billionaire with David Rubenstein

    Click here to listen to the full episode What do the most successful investors in the world have in common? In this episode, legendary cofounder of The Carlyle Group David Rubenstein shares the secrets of his own phenomenal success as well as some of the time-tested principles, wisdom and tools of the biggest names in finance. YOU WILL LEARN: · How entrepreneurs should invest right now. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “How to Invest,” By David Rubenstein NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Nobody ever won a Nobel Prize hating what they do. You have to love what you're doing.” – David Rubenstein “The people that do well are people that go against conventional wisdom.” – David Rubenstein “You don't need to be at the bottom or the top of the market. You're making investments. You need to basically believe in what you're doing.” – David Rubenstein “Right now, I think is a good time to be buying, because I think the economy will come back.” – David Rubenstein “Give your money to people that know what they're doing, and let them do it.” – David Rubenstein “I try not to confuse my net worth with my self-worth.” – David Rubenstein itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The David Rubenstein Interview - American Businessman and Philanthropist

    Todd Ault interviews David Rubenstein, the co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, a globally renowned private investment firm. He is also the chairman of The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and CEO of Major League Baseball's Baltimore Orioles. As a philanthropist, David signed the Giving Pledge in 2010 and has dedicated over $700 million to charitable organizations during his lifetime. Tune in to hear about David's latest book The Highest Calling - Conversations on the American Presidency , where he chronicles the journeys of the presidents who have defined America. Don't miss this exciting interview with David Rubenstein as he shares insights on the types of companies that he is investing in, his successful fundraising methods, and his perspective on artificial intelligence. “ There’s no doubt that AI is changing so rapidly that it’s hard to know whether something that you invest in today will be relevant in 3 or 4 months.” – David Rubenstein

  • Entrepreneurship, the American Presidency, and Baseball with David Rubenstein
    Masters in Business

    Barry Ritholtz speaks to David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group. Prior to forming the firm in 1987, David practiced law and served as Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, as well as Chief Counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Economic Club of Washington, and the University of Chicago among others. His philanthropic endeavors stretch across a number of institutions including the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Brookings Institution, and the National Constitution Center. He hosts a handful of shows and podcasts, including PBS’s History with David Rubenstein, Bloomberg Wealth with David Rubenstein, and Peer-to-Peer Conversations on Bloomberg TV. He has also written numerous best-selling books, the latest being "The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency.” His most recent venture: supporting his hometown as the Chairman, CEO, and principal owner of Major League Baseball’s Baltimore Orioles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Stop being a spectator in the global markets. The mainstream feed is for the retail crowd. If you demand the raw, untracked data used by the masters of capital, bypass the system noise here. 🔴 INITIALIZE SECURE DOWNLOAD ⚪ GET THE UNFILTERED DATA

  • The Untold Stories of America's Presidents: A Conversation with David Rubenstein

    Here are the podcast show notes with all the chapters included:A Note from James:"Sometimes, if you just read the news, it doesn't always seem like it, but being President of the United States is the highest calling. You have responsibility over the entire economy, the lives of millions, and the direction of the country in war and peace. I'm excited to talk to David Rubenstein today-he's the head of the Carlyle Group, a $500 billion private equity firm. He also worked for Jimmy Carter, has had presidents work for him, and just published a book called The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency, where he talks to historians about U.S. Presidents, from George Washington to Nixon and beyond. It's filled with fascinating insights. Let's get started."Episode Description:In this episode, James interviews David Rubenstein about his latest book, The Highest Calling, which dives into the complexities of American presidents through interviews with historians and Rubenstein's own reflections. Rubenstein shares what he's learned from years of interacting with former presidents, how public opinions on U.S. presidents change over time, and what makes the presidency such a unique role. They also touch on the challenges and achievements of figures like Jimmy Carter, Abraham Lincoln, and Dwight Eisenhower, offering listeners new ways to think about the men who have led the country.What You'll Learn:The evolving reputations of U.S. Presidents and how history changes its mind on who was successful.Insights into Jimmy Carter's presidency and why he is gaining new respect over time.The unique challenges that presidents face in foreign policy, with examples from Carter and Eisenhower.How third-party candidates can impact U.S. presidential elections, and what history tells us about that.Surprising facts about lesser-known presidents and the personal relationships that shaped their leadership.Chapters:01:30 - The Weight of the Presidency: Why it's the highest calling in America.02:09 - Introduction of David Rubenstein and his work with U.S. Presidents.03:01 - Rubenstein's New Book: The Highest Calling and why it stands out.03:19 - Changing Opinions: How history re-evaluates past presidents.05:12 - Jimmy Carter's Presidency: Achievements and controversies.08:37 - Foreign Policy and Perception: How leaders are judged at home and abroad.10:21 - Carter's Unique Strategy in 1976: His rise to the presidency.12:38 - Foreign Policy in the Middle East and the Iran Hostage Crisis.14:03 - Stories Left Out: Surprising anecdotes from U.S. history, like Teddy Roosevelt's Amazon expedition.21:54 - Coolidge's Forgotten Legacy: Why he is an underrated president.23:02 - Hoover's Response to the Great Depression: Was it Coolidge's fault?25:21 - Eisenhower's Quiet Success: How peace and prosperity defined his presidency.29:01 - Military Presidents and Their Reluctance to Use Force: Why they preferred diplomacy.32:17 - The President's Club: Why it no longer exists and the

  • 385. David Rubenstein talks with Host Dan Hesse about How To Lead

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with David Rubenstein , the Co-Founder of one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms, the host of The David Rubenstein Show and other programs on Bloomberg TV and PBS, and the author of How to Lead . They discuss what Rubenstein has learned about leadership from interviewing the world’s greatest leaders. David Rubenstein is Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms. In addition to hosting The David Rubenstein show and other programs on Bloomberg and PBS, David chairs the boards of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Council on Foreign Relations, the National Gallery of Art, the Economic Club of Washington, and the University of Chicago. David is also a Trustee of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Institute for Advanced Study, the National Constitution Center, the Brookings Institution, and the World Economic Forum. He’s a Director of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Rubenstein’s memberships and awards are too lengthy to list. He is especially known for his philanthropy. He’s an original signer of The Giving Pledge, and a leader in the area of Patriotic Philanthropy, having made transformative gifts for the restoration or repair of many of America’s most important monuments, and he’s provided long-term loans to the U.S. government of his rare copies of the Magna Carta , the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Emancipation Proclamation, the 13th Amendment, the first map of the U.S., and the first book printed in the U.S. David recently bought the Baltimore Orioles. He is the author of four books and in this episode Dan and David discuss one of these books, namely, How to Lead . Listen to this episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here . BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify , and share with friends and colleagues! SHOW NOTES: David Rubenstein : BIO : Bio: David M. Rubenstein BOOKS: How to Lead: Wisdom from the World’s Greatest CEO’s, Founders and Game Changers , by David Rubenstein The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream , by David Rubenstein The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians , by David Rubenstein How to Invest: Masters on the Craft , by David Rubenstein

  • 365. How To Lead, with Guest Mentor David Rubenstein

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with David Rubenstein , the Co-Founder of one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms, the host of The David Rubenstein Show and other programs on Bloomberg TV and PBS, and the author of How to Lead . They discuss what Rubenstein has learned about leadership from interviewing the world’s greatest leaders. David Rubenstein is Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms. In addition to hosting The David Rubenstein show and other programs on Bloomberg and PBS, David chairs the boards of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Council on Foreign Relations, the National Gallery of Art, the Economic Club of Washington, and the University of Chicago. David is also a Trustee of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Institute for Advanced Study, the National Constitution Center, the Brookings Institution, and the World Economic Forum. He’s a Director of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Rubenstein’s memberships and awards are too lengthy to list. He is especially known for his philanthropy. He’s an original signer of The Giving Pledge, and a leader in the area of Patriotic Philanthropy, having made transformative gifts for the restoration or repair of many of America’s most important monuments, and he’s provided long-term loans to the U.S. government of his rare copies of the Magna Carta , the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Emancipation Proclamation, the 13th Amendment, the first map of the U.S., and the first book printed in the U.S. David recently bought the Baltimore Orioles. He is the author of four books and in this episode Dan and David discuss one of these books, namely, How to Lead . Listen to this episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here . BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify , and share with friends and colleagues! SHOW NOTES: David Rubenstein : BIO : Bio: David M. Rubenstein BOOKS: How to Lead: Wisdom from the World’s Greatest CEO’s, Founders and Game Changers , by David Rubenstein The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream , by David Rubenstein The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians , by David Rubenstein How to Invest: Master

  • Eight Iconic American Symbols with David Rubenstein
    The Preamble

    Today on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon welcomes back David Rubenstein to talk about his new PBS series, Iconic America. The series takes a look at eight different American symbols, from Cowboys to the Hollywood sign. These recognizable pieces of America have surprising histories, and Sharon and David discuss how symbols evolve and take on new meaning over time. Special thanks to our guest, David Rubenstein, for joining us today. Catch his new PBS series, Iconic America , streaming now. Hosted by: Sharon McMahon Guest: David Rubenstein Executive Producer: Heather Jackson Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • IL12: How to Invest ft. David Rubenstein

    Today, Kevin Coldiron is joined by the legendary David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the Carlyle Group, philanthropist, historian and more, for a conversation on what we can learn from his journey to become a billion dollar investor, based on his book, “How To Invest”. We discuss what Rubenstein learned from his work as a lawyer and what young, aspiring investors can learn from his book, why it is important to work with something you love to do and why investors are an important part of society. We also discuss how great results require great risk and how becoming a successful investor requires a balance between luck, skill and risk, how to evaluate successful firms like Carlyle Group and the role philanthropists play in society, the economic inequality in America and why taxing the wealth is not a way to solve it, why Rubenstein believes ESGs are here to stay and much more. ----- 50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HERE ----- Follow Niels on Twitter , LinkedIn , YouTube or via the TTU website . IT’s TRUE ? – most CIO’s read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here . And you can get a free copy of my latest book “ Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio ” here . Learn more about the Trend Barometer here . Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.com And please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast. Follow Kevin on SubStack & read his Book . Follow David on Twitter & read his book . Episode TimeStamps: 02:13 - Introduction to David Rubinstein 07:02 - From lawyer to investor 11:48 - What inspired the book? 16:32 - Is capitalism going out of fashion? 18:43 - The path to becoming an investor <str

  • S2E107 Invest Like a Billionaire with David Rubenstein

    What do the most successful investors in the world have in common? In this episode, legendary cofounder of The Carlyle Group David Rubenstein shares the secrets of his own phenomenal success as well as some of the time-tested principles, wisdom and tools of the biggest names in finance. YOU WILL LEARN: · Why relationships are vital. · The 3 categories of investing. · How entrepreneurs should invest right now. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “How to Invest,” By David Rubenstein The Godfather It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Nobody ever won a Nobel Prize hating what they do. You have to love what you're doing.” – David Rubenstein “The people that do well are people that go against conventional wisdom.” – David Rubenstein “You don't need to be at the bottom or the top of the market. You're making investments. You need to basically believe in what you're doing.” – David Rubenstein “Right now, I think is a good time to be buying, because I think the economy will come back.” – David Rubenstein “Give your money to people that know what they're doing, and let them do it.” – David Rubenstein “I try not to confuse my net worth with my self-worth.” – David Rubenstein Connect with Brian Buffini https://www.Itsagoodlife.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsagoodlifepodcast Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! It’s a Good Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Masterclass on Private Equity (and Bananas!) with David Rubenstein

    David Rubenstein is co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, host of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations on Bloomberg TV and PBS, and a casual owner of the Magna Carta. In short, he is one of the GOATs of finance— and today, he joins Nicole to talk private equity. Check out David's latest book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-to-Invest/David-M-Rubenstein/9781982190309

  • How to Invest Like a Billionaire with David Rubenstein
    WTFinance

    Interview recorded - 1st of September, 2022 On todays episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of speaking the Billionaire David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms, host of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations and author of the upcoming book “How to Invest: Masters on the Craft” releasing in a few weeks on the 13th of September. Buy the book here - https://amzn.to/3B8fFGj During our interview we talking about David's career, important traits/skills of investing experts, the importance of living to fight another day and exciting asset classes to watch out for. I hope you enjoy! 0:00 - Introduction 1:17 - Why did it take so long to write an investing book? 2:10 - Why mainly US Investors? 2:42 - What motivates David to continue to interview people? 3:58 - Importance of sharing Investment knowledge 4:50 - Cost of capital creating opportunities 6:00 - Important traits/skills of investing experts? 7:30 - Targeting new, exciting areas of investing for opportunities 8:15 - The importance of consistency in investing 8:55 - Don’t worry about missing out on opportunities 9:49 - Live to fight another day 10:07 - What attracts people to alternative investments? 11:11 - Success of alternative businesses 11:35 - Increase in longer term investing 12:39 - avoiding fees 13:12 - Any new asset class that stands out to David? 14:00 - Financialisation of asset classes 15:00 - Losing money on investment speculating 15:46 - Anyone who left a last impression on David? 16:47 - Focus on ESG now? 17:53 - One message from our interview/book? David M. Rubenstein is Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms. Established in 1987, Carlyle now manages $325 billion from 26 offices around the world. Mr. Rubenstein has served as Chairman of the Boards of Duke University and the Smithsonian Institution, and Co-Chairman of the Board of the Brookings Institution. Mr. Rubenstein is the host of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations on Bloomberg TV and PBS and Bloomberg Wealth with David Rubenstein on Bloomberg TV; and the author of The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians, a book published by Simon & Schuster in October 2019, How to Lead: Wisdom from the World's Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers, a book published by Simon & Schuster in September 2020, and The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream, a book published by Simon & Schuster in September 2021. From 1973–1975, Mr. Rubenstein practiced law in New York with Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. From 1975–1976, he served as Chief Counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments. From 1977–1981, during the Carter Administration, Mr. Rubenstein was Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy. After his White House service and before co-founding Carlyle, Mr. Rubenstein practiced law in Washington with Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge (now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman). David Rubenstein - Website - https://www.davidrubenstein.com/index.html Twitter - https://twitter.com/DM_Rubenstein WTFinance - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfn TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeUjj9xV/ iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-fatseas-761066103/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas

  • 479: David Rubenstein - Interviewing Billionaires, Using Humor To Connect, & The Future Of America

    Text Hawk to 66866 to become part of "Mindful Monday." You, along with 10's of thousand of other learning leaders, will receive a carefully curated email from me each Monday morning to help you start your week of right... Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com Twitter/IG: @RyanHawk12 https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 Guest: David M. Rubenstein is Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world's largest and most successful private investment firms. Established in 1987, Carlyle now manages $325 billion from 26 offices around the world. David is the host of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations on Bloomberg TV and PBS and Bloomberg Wealth with David Rubenstein on Bloomberg TV; and the author of The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians, a book published by Simon & Schuster in 2019, How to Lead: Wisdom from the World's Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers, a book published in 2020, and The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream, a book published in 2021. Notes: How David defines success - "Other people tell you that what you've done is useful. They admire you. And you help people." David's goals: Don't do anything to get in public trouble Give away the bulk of his money 4 Key Decisions David made that helped him: Going to law school Working in the Carter White House Starting the Carlyle Group Becoming a philanthropist Why The Carlyle Group? "I fell in love with building something from scratch." "Great ideas don't come from people who are busy." Why does David enjoy interviewing leaders? It gives him an opportunity to follow his intellectual curiosity How does he prepare for his interviews? Reads their books Gets help from a research assistant Digests all the material Writes questions Looks for humor opportunities Humor breaks the tension and produces a common bond "John Kennedy had a great sense of humor." David has lent his home in Nantucket to President Biden. Benjamin Franklin said, "it's a republic if you can keep it." Republics are not easy to keep. David had the opportunity to invest in Facebook when Mark Zuckerberg was in college... But he said no. The keys to the Wright Brother's Success -- Tons of books in their house growing up Their inquisitive nature Their passion to prove a point Commonalities of excellent leaders: Vision Determination - must walk the walk Influence others Communication skill Humility Highly ethical Doesn't need all the credit Higher goals than just money "Persist – don't take no for an answer. If you're happy to sit at your desk and not take any risk, you'll be sitting at your desk for the next 20 years." "What do most people say on their deathbed? They don't say, 'I wish I'd made more money.' What they say is, 'I wish I'd spent more time with my family and done more for society or my community." "Moneymaking was never anything to me. I was happy never making money; I just was happy doing things I liked. But I fell into the money thing. I now don't feel guilty about it, but I am determined to give away the bulk of it and enjoy doing it." "Anybody who gives away money is mostly looking at things where they think they can make a difference. I'm trying to help people who helped me, educational institutions that helped me with scholarships, or organizations that were very useful to me in growing up." "It's clear to me that when you do private equity

  • The American Experiment with David Rubenstein
    JumbleThink

    Today's conversation is with Billionaire businessman David Rubenstein. David started his career as a lawyer before working at the White House under President Jimmy Carter. He now spends his time hosting two shows on Television, "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations" on Bloomberg TV and History with David Rubenstein on PBS. He is also focused on philanthropic endeavors with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the National Gallery of Art, the Council on Foreign Relations, and The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. In his recently released book 'The American Experiment: Dialogues On A Dream,' David Rubenstein explores the American Experiment into democracy, culture, innovation, and ideas through conversations with those impacting our country in various ways. As I sat down with David, we discussed various topics from this book and his life. Ultimately this leads to one question, 'Is the American Experiment and Dream dead?' Early in our conversation David recalls telling Jeff Bezos that Amazon wasn't going anywhere and didn't have a big future. As we continue the discussion we chat about the January 6th insurrection, Diversity, the medium and craft of interviews/conversations, Ken Burns and his insights into history, what it takes to have longevity in what you do, Wynton Marsalis and his views on Jazz and the American Story, Faith in America, and much more. Later in the interview, we look at David's success in the world of business. He gives us a look into what it took to build the Carlyle Group, what the life of a billionaire is actually like, and why philanthropy is so important to him. Join us as we explore the importance of The American Experiment and it's future. Links Website: https://www.davidrubenstein.com The American Experiment Book: https://amzn.to/3JlwezT

  • TNTBS hosts This Needs To Be Read with Author David Rubenstein

    David M. Rubenstein—visionary co-founder of The Carlyle Group, and host of Bloomberg TV’s The David Rubenstein Show — has long dedicated himself to interviewing some of the world’s greatest minds and highest performing leaders. In The American Story , Rubenstein brought us conversations from the nation’s most revered historians on critical lessons from American history. In the bestselling How to Lead , he distilled conversations with the world’s most successful leaders into an essential leadership playbook. About the author: David M. Rubenstein is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Lead and The American Story . He is co-founder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity firms. Rubenstein is Chairman of the Boards of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Council on Foreign Relations. He is an original signer of The Giving Pledge and a recipient of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy and the MoMA’s David Rockefeller Award. The host of The David Rubenstein Show on Bloomberg TV and PBS, he lives in the Washington, DC area.

  • EP #62: The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream with NYT Best Selling Author David Rubenstein

    Lisa is solo today. She is joined by David Rubenstein the New York Times bestselling author of How to Lead and The American Story . He is cofounder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity firms. Rubenstein is Chairman of the Boards of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Council on Foreign Relations. He is an original signer of The Giving Pledge and a recipient of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy and the MoMA’s David Rockefeller Award. The host of The David Rubenstein Show on Bloomberg TV and PBS, he lives in the Washington, DC area. Lisa asks about his interviews with Henry Louis Gated on Reconstruction, David. W. Blight on Frederick Douglas, Jia Lynn Yang - on the history of immigration, Billie Jean King on activism, and more. Book description: The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream The capstone book in a trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of How to Lead and The American Story and host of Bloomberg TV’s The David Rubenstein Show— American icons and historians on the ever-evolving American experiment, featuring Ken Burns, Madeleine Albright, Wynton Marsalis, Billie Jean King, Henry Louis Gates Jr., and many more. In this lively collection of conversations—the third in a series from David Rubenstein—some of our nations’ greatest minds explore the inspiring story of America as a grand experiment in democracy, culture, innovation, and ideas. - Jill Lepore on the promise of America - Madeleine Albright on the American immigrant - Ken Burns on war - Henry Louis Gates Jr. on reconstruction - Elaine Weiss on suffrage - John Meacham on civil rights - Walter Isaacson on innovation - David McCullough on the Wright Brothers - John Barry on pandemics and public health - Wynton Marsalis on music - Billie Jean King on sports - Rita Moreno on film Exploring the diverse make-up of our country’s DNA through interviews with Pulitzer Prize–winning historians, diplomats, music legends, and sports giants, The American Experiment captures the dynamic arc of a young country reinventing itself in real-time. Through these enlightening conversations, the American spirit comes alive, revealing the setbacks, suffering, invention, ingenuity, and social movements that continue to shape our vision of what America is—and what it can be.

  • "How to Lead" with David Rubenstein and Adam Grant

    Join us for a conversation with The Carlyle Group co-chairman and philanthropist David M. Rubenstein as we explore the hallmarks of good leadership from our best political leaders, CEOs, founders and other giants, including the understanding of good - and bad - leadership in the U.S. Presidency and the political arena. We are incredibly fortunate to have Adam Grant, best-selling author, speaker, professor at Wharton, as our moderator for this conversation. For the past five years, David M. Rubenstein—author of The American Story, visionary cofounder of The Carlyle Group, and host of The David Rubenstein Show—has spoken with the world’s highest performing leaders about who they are and how they became successful. How to Lead distills these revealing conversations into an indispensable leadership guidebook. The essential leadership playbook. Learn the principles and guiding philosophies of Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, and many others through illuminating conversations about their remarkable lives and careers. David M. Rubenstein is a Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest private investment firms. He is a 1970 graduate of Duke University and a 1973 graduate of the University of Chicago Law School. He served as Chief Counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments before becoming the Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy during the Carter Administration. He also practiced law in both New York City and Washington, D.C. Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven straight years. He is one of TED's most popular speakers, his books have sold millions of copies, his talks have been viewed more than 25 million times, and his podcast WorkLife with Adam Grant has topped the charts. His best-selling books include Originals, Give and Take, and Think Again. To RSVP for upcoming events, visit our events page at: thecommongoodus.org

David Rubenstein has appeared on 17 recent podcast episodes across 16 different shows. GuestVine keeps this list complete and up to date — new appearances are added automatically and delivered to the podcast player you already use.

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David Rubenstein has appeared on 17 recent podcast episodes across 16 shows, including The Brian Buffini Show, Be All You Can Be MSC, The Todd Ault Podcast.
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The latest detected appearance is “Episode 32: A Legacy of Leadership A Conversation with MG (Ret.) David Rubenstein on Be All You Can Be MSC, published 2 Dec 2025.
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