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Nathaniel Philbrick on the Mayflower, George Washington & the California Gold Rush Oct 04, 2026

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National Book Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist historian Nathaniel Philbrick joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss his bestselling books about the Mayflower, George Washington, and the California gold rush, as well as life on Nantucket.

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Scott Turow on Legal Thrillers, Writing & Artificial Intelligence Sep 27, 2026

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Bestselling author and attorney Scott Turow joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss his career as a master of the legal thriller, his writing process, and the experiences that have inspired his novels. Turow also shares his concerns about artificial intelligence and its potential impact on writers, publishing, and the creative process.

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David Maraniss on Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Vince Lombardi & Jim Thorpe Sep 20, 2026

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Pulitzer Prize winner and longtime Washington Post reporter David Maraniss joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss his biographies of Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Vince Lombardi, and Jim Thorpe.

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Susan Page on Queen Elizabeth’s Relationships With 13 U.S. Presidents Sep 13, 2026

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Best-selling author and USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her book about Queen Elizabeth's relationships with 13 U.S. presidents and her biographies of Barbara Bush, Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Walters.

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Kai Bird on Roy Cohn, American Scoundrel & American Prometheus Sep 06, 2026

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Pulitzer Prize winner Kai Bird joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss his biography of Roy Cohn, American Scoundrel, and his Pulitzer Prize-winning biography American Prometheus, which inspired the film Oppenheimer.

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Andrea Wulf on "The Invention of Nature" Aug 02, 2026

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Bestselling historian Andrea Wulf joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her biographies of the founding fathers, rebels, explorers and scientists and her award-winning book "The Invention of Nature."

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Ben Mezrich on The Social Network, 21, and Turning True Stories into Hollywood Hits Jul 26, 2026

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Bestselling author Ben Mezrich joins David Rubenstein to discuss his writing career and the real-life stories behind several of his bestselling books, including Bringing Down the House and The Accidental Billionaires, which were adapted into the hit films 21 and The Social Network.

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Michael Beschloss Explores the Revolutionary War, Civil War & 20th Century America Jul 19, 2026

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Bestselling presidential historian Michael Beschloss joins David M. Rubenstein for a wide-ranging conversation on American history. They discuss the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the pivotal events and presidents that shaped the United States in the twentieth century.

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Geraldine Brooks on Memoir, Fiction & War Reporting Jul 12, 2026

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Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her memoir, novels and early career as a war correspondent.

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Danielle Allen & Walter Isaacson on the Declaration of Independence Jul 05, 2026

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Historians Danielle Allen and Walter Isaacson join David M. Rubenstein at the U.S. Capitol to discuss the Declaration of Independence and how America celebrates its founding.

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