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Bobbi Brown Feb 24, 2026

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World-renowned celebrity makeup artist, entrepreneur and author Bobbi Brown discusses her journey from selling lipsticks out of her garage to selling her company to Estee Lauder in 1995 - a deal that included a 25-year non-compete. She also talks about the evolution of the cosmetics industry, the impact of social media influencers and what it's like to reinvent herself in her 60s by launching Jones Road Beauty from scratch. She's on this week's episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded December 16 in Montclair, N.J.

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Mike Pence Feb 05, 2026

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Former US Vice President Mike Pence looks back on the events of January 6, his final days in office with President Trump and his vision for the future of the Republican Party. In a wide-ranging conversation with David Rubenstein, Pence also discusses Venezuela, the potential acquisition of Greenland and Fed independence. He appears on this week's episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. This interview was recorded January 16 in Washington DC.

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Anish Shah Jan 29, 2026

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The Mahindra Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate that operates across more than 20 industries and covers roughly 70% of India's GDP. It has a presence in aerospace, agriculture, defence, IT services and real estate. CEO Anish Shah is the first non-family member to serve as group CEO since the company's inception in 1945. In this wide-ranging conversation, Shah sits down with David Rubenstein to discuss Mahindra's evolution, India's economic trajectory, geopolitics and Shah's leadership journey. He's on this week's episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded September 2 in New York.

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Jamie Dimon Jan 22, 2026

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JPMorgan Chase Chairman & CEO Jamie Dimon said he would not consider being Federal Reserve Chair, stating there is "no chance, no way, no how" he would take the role. He also warned that chipping away at the Fed's independence could lead to higher inflation and interest rates over time. Dimon is on this week's episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded January 15 at the US Chamber of Commerce's "State of American Business" event in Washington DC.

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Bill Browder Jan 16, 2026

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Bill Browder, founder and CEO of Hermitage Capital Management explains how he became one of Vladimir Putin's most wanted critics - and why his fight put his life at risk. He discusses his rise as the largest foreign investor in Russia during the 1990s privatization boom and how exposing corruption among oligarchs and state officials led to his expulsion from Russia. Browder also reflects on his role in the creation of the Magnitsky Act and its global expansion. He appears on this week's episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. This interview was recorded June 4 in Berlin.

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Ray Dalio Jan 08, 2026

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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio joins David Rubenstein for a wide-ranging conversation on the risks facing the US economy; from soaring debt and currency devaluation to tariffs and inflation - and why gold remains "money" in times of stress. He's on this week's episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. This interview was recorded June 26 at the 92nd Street Y in New York.

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Ynon Kreiz Dec 12, 2025

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Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel - the company behind the Barbie doll and Hot Wheels joins David Rubenstein to discuss his transformation of the brand from a toy manufacturer into an IP-driven entertainment powerhouse. Kreiz also talks about shifting production away from China, navigating retail partnerships, and launching a new collaboration with OpenAI. Kreiz is on this week’s episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. The interview was recorded on October 29 in New York.

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Kevin Hassett Dec 04, 2025

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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said he told President Donald Trump he would accept the nomination to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair if the job was offered, adding that he would prefer a larger interest-rate cut when policymakers meet in December. He also discussed the negative impact of the recent government shutdown on GDP and the administration's strong legal standing on tariffs. Hassett appears on this week's episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." This was recorded November 12 at the Economic Club of Washington DC.

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Maria Sharapova Nov 20, 2025

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Former World No. 1 Tennis Player Maria Sharapova speaks with David Rubenstein about her incredible journey; from winning Grand Slams to being inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame by Serena Williams. She opens up about life after tennis, her first investment in the Supergoop! brand and her role on the board of Moncler. Sharapova is on this week's episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." This was recorded September 4 at the Power Players event in New York.

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Justice Anthony Kennedy Nov 13, 2025

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Former US Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy said the high court is harmed by “too much partisanship,” a problem he blames on presidents and a confirmation process that increasingly focuses on politics over temperament.

He speaks with David Rubenstein about his three decades on the bench, his landmark opinions, including the decision that legalized same-sex marriage and his belief in civility and the rule of law. He's on this week's episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. This was recorded at the 92nd Street Y in New York on October 12.

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