The David Rubenstein Show

Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO and co-founder of crypto exchange platform FTX, talks about the volatility around Bitcoin, bailing out other crypto companies and why he's not into luxury items. He speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations," recorded on August 17 in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Andrew Liveris, Lucid Group Chairman, talks about the competitive market for EVs and the need for more infrastructure investing in the US. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded on August 8 in New York.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne Wojcicki, 23andMe CEO and co-founder, talks about surprising customers, the importance of genomics and going public with help from Richard Branson. She's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded July 21 in Palo Alto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor, writer, director and producer Sylvester Stallone talks about how he really came up with the character "Rocky," doing his own stunts, and the future of films. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded March 12 in Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Klain, White House chief of staff, talks about the war in Ukraine, President Joe Biden's economic agenda, and what it's like working in the White House every day. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded March 2 for an Economic Club of Washington, D.C. event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, talks about how Covid-19 changed travel forever, taking the company public and how he books his own stay at a property. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Feb. 16. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TikTok CEO Shouzi Chew talks about government regulation, user safety and how to become a TikTok star. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Feb. 17 in New York. The Carlyle Group is an investor in TikTok owner Bytedance Ltd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Kerry, the U.S. presidential envoy for climate, talks about fighting climate change, the race to net zero and why he didn't run for president against Joe Biden. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Jan. 26 in Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray Dalio, Bridgewater Associates Co-chairman and founder, talks about the rise of China, investing in crypto and why he tries to meditate every day. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Jan. 24 at the 92Y in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren Walker, Ford Foundation president, talks about social justice, equality in the boardoom and how billionaires give away their money. This episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" was recorded Dec. 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel Investments President and Co-CEO and Starbucks Chair Mellody Hobson talks about the need for diversity on corporate boards, her favorite coffee from Starbucks, and what it's like watching a movie with George Lucas. This episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" was recorded Dec. 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diane von Furstenberg, DVF founder and chairman, talks about resetting her business and brand, speaking her mind and having Andy Warhol paint her portrait. She's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded November 4. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Nassetta, Hilton President and CEO, talks about the future of travel, getting people back to work and reopening the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York. He's on the latests episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded December 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler talks about open markets, regulating cryptocurrencies and keeping up with technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks about the threats we face from China, North Korea and Russia, cyber security, the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and why he joined the military. He spoke on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Oct. 20 at the National Archives in Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia talks about his political future, the debt limit and how he thinks Congress needs to work together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Burns, award winning documentary filmmaker, talks about why he made his new movie "Muhammad Ali," why he likes working with PBS so much and why he finally got a "big boy" haricut.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accenture Chair and CEO Julie Sweet talks about working remotely, hiring during the pandemic, and why the company has no world headquarters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Breyer, United States Supreme Court Associate Justice, discusses his relationship with the other Justices, his path from teaching at Harvard Law School to Capitol Hill, and why he thinks it's important for young Americans to get involved in politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde talks about the EU's recovery from Covid-19, Bitcoin, Brexit, getting back to the office and discrimination against women.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock Partner, talks about venture capital, Silicon Valley versus China, and why he was an angel investor in Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phebe Novakovic, General Dynamics Corp. chairman and CEO, discusses her beginnings in the CIA as a spy, defense spending by the U.S., and the need for a strong military. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noubar Afeyan has started 76 companies over his career. One of those companies is Moderna, the COVID vaccine maker that recently surpassed Merck in market value. Afeyan discusses Moderna’s success and where his firm m, Flagship Pioneering, is looking for its next opportunity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McDonald's has been at the top of the food chain for over 60 years. Its CEO Chris Kempczinski says it's stayed there because of McDonald's guaranteed quality experience and connection to its communities. He discusses why their fries are so addicting, what makes their Coca-Cola perfect and how the restaurant plans to stay on top for another 60 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Producer and author Shonda Rhimes ran Thursday nights at ABC and her show “Grey's Anatomy” is still a top performer 16 years after its debut. Recently, Rhimes brought her considerable skills to Netflix where her reign as a hit-maker continues. Rhimes discusses her illustrious career and ambitions at Netflix and for her production company Shondaland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...