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Pulitzer Winner Doris Kearns Goodwin on America’s Greatest Presidents Jun 28, 2026

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Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her acclaimed biographies of Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, as well as the life and legacy of her late husband, Richard Goodwin, who served as a speechwriter for Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.

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Kara Swisher on the Future of Technology and Journalism Jun 21, 2026

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Journalist Kara Swisher joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and technology, human longevity, and her interviewing style.

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Lois Romano on Mary Todd Lincoln's Life, Legacy and Mental Health Jun 14, 2026

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Bestselling Mary Todd Lincoln biographer Lois Romano joins David M. Rubenstein at Ford's Theatre to discuss Lincoln's early life, time in the White House and mental health.

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David Baldacci on Storytelling, Suspense, and the Publishing World Jun 07, 2026

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Bestselling author David Baldacci joins David M. Rubenstein for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from practicing law in Washington to becoming one of the world's most successful thriller writers. He discusses his approach to crafting suspenseful stories, seeing his novel Absolute Power adapted into a film by Clint Eastwood, and the evolving relationship between technology and publishing. Baldacci also explains his involvement in a lawsuit against major AI companies and shares his views on protecting authors' work in the age of artificial intelligence.

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Ann Patchett on Writing, Bookstores & Storytelling with David Rubenstein May 31, 2026

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Bestselling author Ann Patchett joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her novels, children's books, nonfiction work, and what it's like to own her own bookstore.

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Candice Millard Discusses Theodore Roosevelt, James A. Garfield & Winston Churchill May 17, 2026

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Bestselling Historian Candice Millard joins David M. Rubenstein at the U.S. Capitol to discuss her books about Theodore Roosevelt, James Garfield, and Winston Churchill.

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Heather Cox Richardson on Democracy, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War May 10, 2026

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Bestselling historian, podcaster, and newsletter author Heather Cox Richardson joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss democracy and her books on the Revolutionary War and Civil War.

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Douglas Brinkley on America at 250, D-Day, and the Space Race May 03, 2026

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Bestselling author and historian Douglas Brinkley joins David M. Rubenstein in the Capitol's Kennedy Caucus Room to discuss America's 250th anniversary and his books about Walter Cronkite, the space race, Hurricane Katrina and D-Day.

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Andrew Ross Sorkin in Conversation with David Rubenstein Apr 26, 2026

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Bestselling author and CNBC journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin joins David M. Rubenstein at the New Orleans Book Festival to discuss his book examining the 1929 stock market crash.

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Pulitzer Finalist Alice McDermott Talks Novels and Writing Process with David Rubenstein Apr 19, 2026

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Three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Alice McDermott joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her novels, writing process, and work as a creative writing professor.

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