Washington Welcomes

Washington Welcomes

Join The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. as David Rubenstein, Co-Founder of Carlyle Group and Economic Club Chairman, welcomes distinguished global leaders to discuss the major issues of the day.

Episodes

March 26, 2024 29 mins
Chair of The Economic Club’s Global Initiative Barbara Humpton, President and CEO of Siemens USA, interviewed Mollie Marcoux Samaan, Commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). She highlighted the LPGA's efforts to make golf a more diverse, accessible, and inclusive sport and the significance of the Solheim Cup.

Mollie Marcoux Samaan discussed the important role of the LPGA in supporting women in golf by providi...
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Marc Rowan, Co-Founder and CEO of Apollo Global Management, Inc. spoke with David Rubenstien on the the current economic landscape, the evolution of finance, and the role of private credit.

Marc Rowan talked about his early beginnings at University of Pennsylvania to his rise as a financial titan when he co-founded Apollo Global Management, a global alternative asset manager and retirement services business serving institutional and...
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February 23, 2024 51 mins
The Honorable Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland, and The Honorable Spencer J. Cox, Governor of Utah, spoke with Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent (formerly Anchor and Managing Editor) of PBS NewsHour, on the state of bipartisanship in America.

As the United States embarks on the 2024 Presidential election cycle, Governors Moore and Cox explored the themes of diminishing community and connection in America, the challenges of navigati...
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Enrique Lores, President and CEO of HP Inc., sat down with David Rubenstein to discuss the current technology landscape.

From discussing his career journey to diving into the innovative development process at HP, Enrique Lores provided insights into what technology manufactures like HP are facing, such as supply chain disruptions, artificial intelligence, immersive technology, developing workforce talent, and more.
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Economic Club Board member Jodie McLean interviewed Tom Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on the current state of the U.S. economy.

Tom Barkin discussed about the cross-collaborative approach in the Federal Reserve on creating monetary policy. He emphasized the role businesses play in providing input into their analysis, as well as his direct involvement in gathering feedback from local businesses in ...
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Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed Sheila Johnson, Author of "Walk Through Fire" and Founder and CEO of the Salamander Collection - a leading hospitality organization.

"Walk Through Fire" is a uniquely American success story. From humble beginnings, Sheila Johnson rose to become one of the most accomplished businesswomen in America and the first African American female billionaire. She co-founded Black Entertainment...
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Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed the Chair and CEO of General Motors, Mary Barra, covering the transformation of the automotive industry to an all-electric future, the path to autonomous vehicles, and the recent negotiations with GM’s workforce against the backdrop of evolving macroeconomic trends and global competition.
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Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed the CEO of Bayer AG, Bill Anderson, covering Bayer’s innovations in healthcare and agriculture, his plans for revitalizing the company, and the state of the global economy, among other things.
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Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed The Honorable Glenn Youngkin, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, covering the Governor's top policy priorities including the recent passage of a bipartisan budget, the upcoming 2023 Virginia election, and whether or not he will run for president, just to name a few.
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Just one week after the publication of his latest book, Elon Musk, Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed Walter Isaacson on this new, revealing biography. For two years, Isaacson shadowed Musk, attended his meetings, walked his factories with him, and spent hours interviewing him, his family, friends, coworkers, and adversaries, resulting in the astonishingly intimate story of one of the most fascinating and controver...
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Eric Gertler, Executive Chairman and CEO of U.S. News & World Report joined Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein for an amusing interview. Their conversation covered the 90th Anniversary of U.S. News & World Report, the diversification of the organization as a source for consumer advice, rankings and analysis, and the future of the media industry.
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Just days prior to the Washington Commanders’ 2023 regular season debut, David Rubenstein interviews the new ownership of the Washington Commanders: Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales.

This wide-ranging conversation covers the highly-publicized sale of the Commanders, the outlook for the team under its new leadership, and the current professional sports landscape from the perspective of a multi-franchise team owner.
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Robert E. Rubin, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Co-Chairman of Goldman Sachs, and author of the recently published book The Yellow Pad: Making Better Decisions in an Uncertain World, joined Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein, for a lively discussion on life and leadership.
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As the global banking industry experiences a precarious period, inflation remains high, and the worldwide economy continues to recover, Citi CEO Jane Fraser joins David Rubenstein for a wide-ranging conversation.
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CEO of JetBlue, Robin Hayes, joined Club Chairman David Rubenstein, to discuss JetBlue's pending merger with Spirit Airlines which would create the fifth largest airline in the U.S., the current state of play across the airline industry, and the future of commercial air travel, amongst other things. A don’t miss interview!
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The Honorable Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, joined Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein, for a wide-ranging interview on the current state of the U.S. economy, the unprecedented actions taken by the Federal Reserve to combat inflation, and the economic indicators guiding the Federal Reserve's steps towards continued economic recovery.
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Rosalind "Roz" Brewer, CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. joined Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein, for an in-depth interview on her broad experience working at the top of multiple Fortune 100 companies, how she is working to transform the organization into a consumer-centric health care company, and why Walgreens Boots Alliance is focused on increasing their presence in the primary, specialty and urgent care space.
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November 15, 2022 57 mins
Economic Club Chairman, David Rubenstein, moderated a Post-Election panel with 5 top political analysts, including Mike Allen of Axios, Nikole Killion of CBS News, Kasie Hunt of CNN, Bret Baier of Fox News TV, and Charlie Cook of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. The panel discussed the outcomes of the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and gubernatorial races, the balance of power in the House and Senate, and how the results will a...
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Steve Case, CEO of Revolution and Co-Founder of AOL joined David Rubenstein, Economic Club Chairman and Co-Founder of Carlyle, for a candid and rather humorous conversation where they interview each other on their recently published books, “How to Invest” and “The Rise of the Rest”.
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Brian Deese, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director of the National Economic Council, joined David Rubenstein, Economic Club Chairman, for an in-depth discussion on the state of the U.S. and global economy, how the Biden Administration's core economic legislation will impact the economy over the long-term, and the ongoing implications of inflation and the nation's deficit...just to name a few.
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