Washington Welcomes

Dec 11 2024 57 ep. 47 mins 5

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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.

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David A. Ricks, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Eli Lilly and Company

Dec 11 2024 44 mins

David A. Ricks, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Eli Lilly and Company, spoke with Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein the future of global health, advancements in medical innovation, and the current dynamics of the pharmaceutical landscape.During the interview, Ricks shared insights into his career journey at Lilly and discussed the company's ongoing efforts to address hea

2024 Election Panel

Oct 28 2024 55 mins

With Election Day quickly approaching, Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein hosted a conversation with top political analysts featuring: Nikole Killion, Congressional Correspondent, CBS NewsKasie Hunt, Anchor & Chief National Affairs Analyst, CNNBen Smith, Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, SemaforAmy Walter, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, The Cook Political ReportPeter Bak

Allison Barber, Ph.D., President and COO of the Indiana Fever

Sep 25 2024 54 mins

The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. hosted a conversation Allison Barber, Ph.D., President and COO of the Indiana Fever, Indiana’s WNBA franchise, who was interviewed by Club Board Officer, Lawrence Di Rita, President, Greater Washington, D.C., Bank of America.Their conversation covered Dr. Barber’s role as an educator, communications strategist in the White House, and her cu

The President of the United States Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

Sep 25 2024 33 mins

On September 19, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. was honored to host The President of the United States Joseph R. Biden,. Jr., as he joined Chairman David Rubenstein at a luncheon event. President Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021. President Biden represented Delaware for 36 years in the U.S. Senate before becoming the 47th Vice

Book Event with David M. Rubenstein and Admiral James Stavridis

Sep 12 2024 58 mins

As the election day quickly approaches, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. hosted a discussion between #EconClubDC Chairman David Rubenstein and Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) on their upcoming books: The Highest Calling and 2054.These two bestselling authors interviewed each other, sharing insights from their latest books and extensive experience in government, military, a

The Honorable Jerome H. Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Jul 16 2024 42 mins

Yesterday, Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed The Honorable Jerome H. Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.They discussed among other things, the current state of the U.S. and global economy, steps taken by the Federal Reserve to combat inflation, and economic indicators guiding the Federal Reserve toward continued economic recovery

Robin Vince, President and CEO, BNY

Jul 11 2024 38 mins

With a legacy spanning over 240 years, BNY has evolved into a global financial powerhouse that plays a crucial role in the world's financial system.Earlier this week, Robin Vince, President and CEO of BNY, discussed BNY's long and storied history with Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein and explored the future of finance and banking.

Garry Tan, President and CEO, Y Combinator

May 29 2024 47 mins

Garry Tan, President and CEO of Y Combinator, participated in a discussion with Economic Club Officer Teresa Carlson, Board Member of General Catalyst, on the culture of innovation and risk-taking in startups.In their conversation, Tan explained the success of their startup accelerator program as seen in their track record with around 5.5% of its accelerated startups achieving unic

H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and CEO, GE Aerospace

May 29 2024 43 mins

Following General Electric's (GE) successful split into three public companies, Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and CEO of GE Aerospace.Culp talked about the current state of technology innovation and sustainability in the aerospace industry. He also discussed his leadership journey leading to his role as CEO of GE Aerospace.

The Honorable Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

May 20 2024 54 mins

Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed The Honorable Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, on the dynamic role of the Department in ensuring the security of the United States. Mayorkas examined the the Department's recent efforts to ensure the safe and secure development and deployment of AI technology, security of our critical infrast