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David Solomon Nov 06, 2025

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Goldman Sachs Chairman & CEO David Solomon says the US debt risks a "reckoning" of the economy if the pace of growth doesn't improve. He also says he sees a "low" chance of recession in the near-term and comments on the future of the US dollar as the reserve currency of the world. Solomon sat down for an upcoming episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations at This interview was recorded October 30 the Economic Club of Washington DC.

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Alan M. Garber Oct 23, 2025

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Harvard University President Alan M. Garber joins David Rubenstein to discuss the university's decision to sue the federal government over the freezing of approximately $600 million in research funding. He also addresses Harvard's large endowment and recent changes to admissions policies following the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action. Garber explains how Harvard handled campus protests related to the conflict in the Middle East, the uncertainty around visas for foreign students and the importance of having different viewpoints on campus. He's on this week's episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. This interview was recorded October 14 in Boston.
Disclosure: This interview took place at The David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University.

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Michele Kang Oct 16, 2025

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Michele Kang left her hometown of Seoul, South Korea, to pursue her education in the United States and went on to become one of the most influential figures in women’s soccer. What started as a chance investment in the Washington Spirit turned into a mission: empowering female athletes and elevating the women’s game worldwide. She has since expanded her reach to include teams in England and France, building a global network of women’s clubs. Kang appears on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." This was recorded April 2 in New York.

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Arthur C. Brooks Oct 09, 2025

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Arthur C. Brooks, a Harvard professor who teaches a popular course on happiness, explores the science behind what makes life fulfilling - defining happiness as a blend of enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning rather than just a fleeting feeling. Brooks also reflects on his unconventional path into academia, his book collaboration with Oprah Winfrey, and his personal philosophies on leadership, relationships and finding purpose. He spoke in an interview for "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded August 5 at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington DC.

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Jason Smith May 29, 2025

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Jason Smith, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee - the oldest committee in the US Congress - joins David Rubenstein to discuss the tax bill his team has been working on. He outlines the bill's key provisions and the challenges of moving it through both the House and Senate. He speaks with David Rubenstein for an episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. This interview was recorded May 15 at the Economic Club of Washington DC.

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Cathy Engelbert Apr 24, 2025

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From being the first-ever female CEO of a Big Four consulting firm, Deloitte, to being appointed commissioner of the Women’s National Basketball Association in 2019, Cathy Engelbert says basketball ran in her DNA — so it seemed like a natural next step in her career. Under her leadership, the WNBA has seen significant growth in viewership, sponsorships, and media deals. In an episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations, she discusses her turnaround strategy for the league, her hopes to further expand and globalize the game, and why it’s worth investing in women’s sports. This interview was recorded on March 25 at NBA Headquarters in New York.

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Ajay Banga Apr 17, 2025

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World Bank Group President Ajay Banga says the best way to eliminate poverty is through job creation. As 1.2 billion young people in emerging markets enter the workforce, he emphasizes the importance of equipping them with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed. In an interview on The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations, Banga also discusses the World Bank's close collaboration with the IMF and the possibility of lifting its ban on funding nuclear power projects. This interview was recorded March 20 at the Economic Club of Washington, DC.

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David B. Agus M.D. Mar 27, 2025

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He was physician to the late Apple founder Steve Jobs and former American politician and professional football player Jack Kemp. Dr. David Agus M.D., is a prominent oncologist and medical researcher who says that when it comes to treating cancer, there's been tremendous progress, but there's still a long way to go. In an episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations," Dr. Agus discussed the progress and challenges in cancer treatment, importance of early detection and how technologies like AI and stem cell therapies could transform healthcare in the future. This interview was recorded February 24 in New York.

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Steven Mnuchin Mar 20, 2025

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Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he likes the idea of an across-the-board 10% duty, but markets need clarity and understanding. In an episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations," Mnuchin explains that he anticipates lower rates next year and is predicting “about 4% 10-year Treasuries.” Mnuchin who worked under President Trump during his first term describes the debt ceiling as an important mechanism and hopes that the President focuses on Social Security reform in the second half of his term. This interview was recorded March 5 at Bloomberg Invest in New York.

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Brian Moynihan Mar 13, 2025

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Bank of America Chairman & CEO Brian Moynihan says over-regulation of lenders is the main driver of customers being shut out of the US banking system and not political bias, “We bank everybody. The real question was about over-regulation frankly,” he said in an interview on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." This as President Trump publicly rebuked Moynihan at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, accusing the bank of limiting business with certain clients. Moynihan also talked about his inflation expectations, working with the current administration and the company being a bank of opportunity. This interview was recorded February 25 at the Economic Club of Washington, DC.

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