Talks at GS

In this episode, PIMCO Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Roman discusses bringing a new era of leadership to one of the world's largest asset management firms, the technological forces shaping the industry and his expectations for the global economy. The conversation is moderated by Goldman Sachs' David Solomon. Date: September 14, 2018 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or r...

In this episode, presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses how the crises endured by four US presidents – Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson – helped define them as leaders. The conversation is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Lloyd Blankfein. Date: September 18, 2018 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in wh...

In this episode, 21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch discusses where he thinks the rapidly shifting entertainment landscape is heading and how social platforms, virtual reality and other technology trends are transforming the future of storytelling. The conversation is moderated by Goldman Sachs' John Waldron. Date: September 11, 2018 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or rep...

Philosopher Kwame A. Appiah - writer of the weekly "Ethicist" column in "The New York Times Magazine" – discusses how he thinks about some of the toughest questions of morality and human identity shaping society today. The conversation is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Rob Mass. Date: August 16, 2018 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disc...

Journalist Michael Scott Moore reflects on his harrowing, nearly three-year experience as a hostage of Somali pirates and the political and historical forces that shaped the story. The conversation is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Jake Siewert. Date: July 26, 2018 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipient to any other...

Oskar Eustis, artistic director of The Public Theater, discusses his role in creating some of the most influential shows in modern history, from "Angels in America" to "Hamilton," and why storytelling can be "the great equalizer." The conversation is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Pablo Salame. Date: June 1, 2018 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in...

Professional fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad – the first US Olympian to compete in a hijab and first Muslim-American woman to medal at the Olympics – discusses her journey to the games and what it has meant to young athletes around the world. The conversation is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Katie Koch. Date: August 6, 2018 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or...

The Allbirds co-founders discuss leaving professional soccer and biotech behind to launch the sustainable, direct-to-consumer footwear company and why they believe natural materials make for better products and a better planet. The conversation is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Kathy Elsesser. Date: July 24, 2018 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in...

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and oncologist Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses the most exciting advances in cancer and gene science and the future of fighting disease. The conversation is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Richard Manley. Date: June 8, 2018 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipient to any other person. Th...

Dana Canedy, administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes, discusses why a free press is integral to American democracy and the role the Pulitzers play in both celebrating creative expression and challenging conventional notions of art. The conversation is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Sarah-Marie Martin. Date: July 11, 2018 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole o...

Journalist Amy Chozick discusses what she learned from covering the presidential campaigns of Hillary Clinton and the future of political journalism. The conversation is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Jake Siewert. Date: July 16, 2018 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipient to any other person. The information contain...

In this episode, legal analyst Dan Abrams discusses the significance of some of the most high profile the cases he has covered - from the O.J. Simpson murder trial to Bush v. Gore - as well as insights from his latest book, "Lincoln's Last Trial." The conversation is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Court Golumbic. Date: June 11, 2018 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reprodu...

In this episode, legendary television producer, writer, and director Darren Star talks about creating iconic shows from – "Sex and the City" to "Younger" - and how he has used narratives to tackle important societal issues of the times. The conversation was moderated by Goldman Sachs' Susie Scher. Date: June 7, 2018 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole...

In this episode, bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell discusses how he brings some of the most complex topics to life through vivid, accessible writing and compelling characters both on the page and in his hit podcast, "Revisionist History." The conversation was Goldman Sachs' Jake Siewert. Date: June 19, 2018 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in p...

In this episode, legendary investor and philanthropist Paul Tudor Jones talks to Goldman Sachs' Lloyd Blankfein about the guiding principles that have driven his life's work, from finance to philanthropy. Date: June 18, 2018 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipient to any other person. The information contained in t...

In this episode, Chris Hughes discusses the future of Facebook and how co-founding the social media company helped shape his thinking on income inequality and the idea of a guaranteed income. The conversation was moderated by Michael Paese, global co-head of the Office of Government Affairs at Goldman Sachs. This podcast was recorded on Apr 23, 2018. This podcast should not be copied, distributed,...

In this episode, Jeremy Lin discusses his unconventional path from Harvard to the NBA, what it means to be one of the few Asian-Americans in the league, and his unique approach to his personal brand. The conversation was moderated by Phillip Han, Goldman Sachs' head of Futures, Derivatives Clearing Services and Clearing Sales in the Americas and global head of Quantitative Services Sales. This pod...

In this episode, award-winning journalist Katie Couric discusses her trailblazing career and her latest work exploring some of the toughest issues facing the country in her new documentary series, "America Inside Out." The conversation was moderated by David Solomon, president and chief operating officer of Goldman Sachs. The episode was recorded on May 11, 2018. This podcast should not be copied,...

In this episode, Mary Barra, chairman and CEO of General Motors Company, and Lloyd Blankfein, chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, discuss the latest trends shaping the future of the auto industry – from driverless to electric vehicles. The episode was recorded on May 23, 2018. This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipient...

In this episode, Yale law professor Amy Chua describes the effect of political tribalism on America's domestic and foreign policy, along with the strong reaction to her bestselling memoir, "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother." The episode was recorded on March 23, 2018. This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipient to any o...

In this episode, author André Aciman discusses what inspired him to write his novel, "Call Me By Your Name," how readers have responded to the book, and his reaction to the novel being made into an Academy Award-winning film. The conversation was moderated by Pablo Salame, a vice chairman of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and global co-head of the Securities Division. This podcast was recorded on M...

Since becoming chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2005, Bob Iger has transformed the company into one of the largest media conglomerates in the world. In this episode, Iger discusses his rise at the company, the constantly changing world of entertainment, and the importance of keeping diversity and inclusion at the forefront of the work Disney is doing. The conversation was moderated b...

In this episode, Arianna Huffington argues that in the digital age, we are at risk of "sacrificing our humanity at the altar of technology." The founder of wellness venture Thrive Global proposes basic steps to help curb that "always on" mentality. This conversation was moderated by Kim Posnett, global head of Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs. This podcast was recorded on July 12, 2017. This po...

In this episode, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella describes how he is transforming Microsoft for the 21st century. He says a key to this transformation has been creating a culture that emphasizes learning and empathy. This conversation was moderated by Marty Chavez, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Goldman Sachs. This podcast was recorded on December 13, 2017. This podcast should...

In this episode, NBA great David Robinson shares how his time at the US Naval Academy and career with the San Antonio Spurs shaped his views on leadership and teamwork. This conversation was moderated by Matthew Gibson, co-head of Global Investment Banking Services at Goldman Sachs. This podcast was recorded on March 10, 2017. This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced...