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This edition: David Rubenstein with Louise Mirrer, The American Experiment

Episode Details

Original tape date: December 7, 2021. First aired: April 29, 2024.

The American experiment began with a revolutionary idea that a nation could be founded on the principles of democracy, equality, and liberty. Drawing on his enlightening discussions with award-winning historians, diplomats, music legends, and sports giants — including Jill Lepore, Madeleine Albright, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Ken Burns, and Billie Jean King — David M. Rubenstein traces how the American experiment, in all its promise and imperfection, has evolved over the past 250 years. This discussion is moderated by Louise Mirrer, president and CEO of the New-York Historical Society.

Guest List

Louise Mirrer Moderator

David M. Rubenstein Author / Co-founder & Co-chairman of the Carlyle Group, 'How to Invest: Masters on the Craft'

  • About this series

  • David M. Rubenstein deftly engages in insightful conversations with prominent authors, historians, and business leaders to uncover the pivotal events and innovative ideas that have helped shape the American story. As both interviewer and interviewee, Rubenstein and his conversation partners explore a wide breadth of topics, including the Civil War, the rise of the environmental movement, and the importance of understanding and appreciating American history.

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  • Monday – Thursday 4pm

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