The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations

Season 7

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 to success.

Where to Watch The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations • Season 7

22 Episodes

Shonda Rhimes
E1
Shonda RhimesProducer 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, her future at Netflix, and plans for her production company "Shondaland."
Chris Kempczinski
E2
Chris KempczinskiMcDonald's Corp. CEO Chris Kempczinski discusses the pandemic, wages, getting back to work and what makes their fries taste so good.
Noubar Afeyan
E3
Noubar AfeyanNoubar Afeyan has started 76 companies over his career. One of those companies is Moderna, the Covid-19 vaccine maker that recently surpassed Merck in market value. Afeyan discusses Moderna’s success and where his firm, Flagship Pioneering, is looking for its next opportunity.
Phebe Novakovic
E4
Phebe NovakovicPhebe Novakovic, General Dynamics Corp. chairman and CEO, talks about her time with the CIA, U.S. defense spending, and the need for a strong military.
Reid Hoffman
E5
Reid HoffmanReid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder and partner at Greylock Partners, talks about venture capital, Silicon Valley versus China, and why he was an angel investor in Facebook.
Christine Lagarde
E6
Christine LagardeEuropean 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.
Stephen Breyer
E7
Stephen BreyerStephen 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.
Julie Sweet
E8
Julie SweetAccenture Chair and CEO Julie Sweet talks about working remotely, hiring during the pandemic, and why the company has no world headquarters.
Ken Burns
E9
Ken BurnsKen 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.
Mark Milley
E10
Mark MilleyGeneral 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.
Joe Manchin
E11
Joe ManchinFinancier David Rubenstein talks with Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia. Senator Machin is one of the world's most successful investors, and he will share his investing strategies.
Gary Gensler
E12
Gary GenslerU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler talks about open markets, regulating cryptocurrencies and keeping up with technology.
Diane Von Furstenberg
E13
Diane Von FurstenbergDiane von Furstenberg, DVF founder and chairman, talks about resetting her business and brand, speaking her mind and having Andy Warhol paint her portrait.
Chris Nassetta
E14
Chris NassettaChris 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.
Mellody Hobson
E15
Mellody HobsonAriel 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.
Darren Walker
E16
Darren WalkerDarren Walker, Ford Foundation president, talks about social justice, equality in the boardroom and how billionaires give away their money.
Ray Dalio
E17
Ray DalioRay Dalio, Bridgewater Associates Co-chairman and founder, talks about the rise of China, investing in crypto and why he tries to meditate every day.
John Kerry
E18
John KerryJohn 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.
Shou Zi Chew
E19
Shou Zi ChewTikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew talks about government regulation, user safety and how to become a TikTok star.
Brian Chesky
E20
Brian CheskyBrian 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.
Ron Klain
E21
Ron KlainRon 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.
Sylvester Stallone
E22
Sylvester StalloneActor, 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.