The David Rubenstein Show

Bridgewater Associates CEO Nir Bar Dea sits down with David Rubenstein for a wide-ranging conversation about the US economy, rising national debt, the dollar and explains how he sees AI reshaping the future of investing. He also reflects on his unconventional path to Wall Street; from struggling in school and spending six years in the IDF to becoming Bridgewater's oldest intern and eventually its CEO. He's on this week's episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. This interview was recorded September 25 in New York.

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Santander Executive Chair Ana Botin sits down with David Rubenstein to discuss the bank's expansion in the US, including its recent acquisition of Webster Financial, and why she sees lack of economic growth as one of the biggest challenges facing the global economy. She also discusses US debt, the outlook for the US and European economies amid geopolitical uncertainty, and the impact of AI on banking and jobs. Botin is on this week's episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. This episode was recorded July 13 in New York.

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Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato says the company has no plans to enter the obesity market, instead focusing on areas such as cancer. He says oncology remains one of J&J's core growth pillars, and highlights dementia as another major challenge for the healthcare industry. Duato also talked about how artificial intelligence could accelerate drug discovery and the development of new medicines. He's on this week's episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. This interview was recorded June 16 at The Economic Club of Washington.

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David Booth started Dimensional Fund Advisors out of a Brooklyn brownstone in 1981 with an idea that challenged conventional investing: investors should have exposure to smaller companies as part of a diversified portfolio. Today, Dimensional manages more than $1 trillion. Booth sits down with David Rubenstein to discuss his new book, Stay Calm, which applies his investment philosophy of staying calm during periods of market volatility, to navigating the uncertainties of life. He's on this week's episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. This interview was recorded August 10 in New York.

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Clara Wu Tsai is one of the most influential sports owners and philanthropists today. In 2019, she and her husband, Joe Tsai, bought the New York Liberty, where she helped transform the franchise into a WNBA championship team by investing in players, facilities, management and the fan experience. Wu Tsai, who also co-owns the Brooklyn Nets, explains why sports have become a legitimate asset class and why live sports are increasingly valuable in the age of AI. She also reflects on her journey from growing up in Kansas as the daughter of immigrants from Taiwan, to building a career in business as well as her philanthropy, and the lessons she's learned about leadership, opportunity and success. Wu Tsai joins David Rubenstein for the premiere episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations, Season 12. This interview was recorded June 4, in Brooklyn, New York.

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FedEx President and CEO Raj Subramaniam discusses how the company moves nearly $2 trillion worth of goods annually, its use of AI and data analytics, autonomous trucking, and the massive transformation underway inside FedEx. He also shares his personal journey from Kerala, India to becoming CEO of one of the world's largest transportation companies, including lessons from founder Fred Smith and the culture that continues to drive FedEx forward. Subramaniam is on this week's episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded April 29 at the Economic Club of Washington DC.

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Wells Fargo Chairman and CEO Charlie Scharf says the independence of the Federal Reserve is "critically important" to the the US financial system, even as presidents weigh in on policy. In this wide-ranging interview, Scharf discusses the state of US economy amid tensions with Iran, as well as the risks and opportunities in private credit and AI. Scharf is on this week's episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded April 20 at the Economic Club of Washington DC.

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Nik Storonsky, CEO of Revolut, built one of the world's most valuable fintech companies -- now worth around $75 billion. In this interview, he explains how a simple idea -- eliminating hidden foreign exchange fees -- turned Revolut into a global digital bank offering payments, trading, crypto, and business banking in one app.In this episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations, Storonsky discusses Revolut’s growth, the future of fintech, plans for US expansion, and whether an IPO is coming. This interview was recorded April 14 at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington DC.

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UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves sits down with David Rubenstein for a wide-ranging conversation on the UK's economic outlook, including her efforts to repair public finances. She makes the case for Britain as a global hub for business and talent, highlighting plans to keep high-growth companies rooted in the UK and emphasizing the importance of central bank independence. This interview was recorded January 21 at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman of Circle which operates the world’s largest regulated stablecoin network, sits down with David Rubenstein to discuss the company’s IPO last year, his long-term vision for Circle, and the role of artificial intelligence in the labor market. He’s on this week’s episode of “The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations.” This interview was recorded January 15 at the Economic Club of Washington, DC.

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Former US Vice President Al Gore discusses the accelerating climate crisis, the global energy transition and the economic case for renewables in a wide-ranging conversation with David Rubenstein at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Gore reflects on extreme weather events, climate migration and the risk of “negative tipping points,” while arguing that solar and wind power are rapidly transforming global electricity generation. He appears on this week's episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. This interview was recorded January 20 at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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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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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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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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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, 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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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, 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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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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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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