The David Rubenstein Show
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- Nov 12, 2026
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What makes a great leader? How can leadership be developed into a force for true achievement? The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations explores successful leadership through the personal and professional choices of the most influential people in business. Renowned financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein travels the country talking to leaders to uncover their stories and their path to success. Each episode features an interview with one business leader.
Episodes 150
Strauss Zelnick
Take-Two Interactive Chairman & CEO Strauss Zelnick sits down with David Rubenstein to discuss the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI, set for next week. He says the Grand Theft Auto franchise …
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Take-Two Interactive Chairman & CEO Strauss Zelnick sits down with David Rubenstein to discuss the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI, set for next week. He says the Grand Theft Auto franchise “is probably the most valuable intellectual property in the entertainment business” because of its enormous global reach. Zelnick also reflects on his career in entertainment, from becoming president of 20th Century Fox to leaving the movie and television business behind to bet on the emerging video game industry. He's on this week’s episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. This interview was recorded October 19 in New York.
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Nir Bar Dea
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 …
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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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Ana Botin
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 …
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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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Joaquin Duato
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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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Raj Subramaniam
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 …
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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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Charlie Scharf
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 …
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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
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 …
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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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Rachel Reeves
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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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Bobbi Brown
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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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David Solomon
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 …
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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
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 …
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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.
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Michele Kang
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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.
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 …
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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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