America’s Book Club

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America's Book Club is a podcast hosted by author and philanthropist David Rubenstein featuring conversations with leading authors, policymakers, business innovators, and cultural figures exploring the ideas that shaped America’s past, challenge the nation's present, and inspire our future.

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32 episodes
Updated July 26

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July 26 · 1 hr 1 min
Ben Mezrich on The Social Network, 21, and Turning True Stories into Hollywood Hits
Bestselling author Ben Mezrich joins David Rubenstein to discuss his writing career and the real-life stories behind several of his bestselling books, including Bringing Down the House and The Accidental Billionaires, which were adapted into the hit films 21 and The Social Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 19 · 1 hr 1 min
Michael Beschloss Explores the Revolutionary War, Civil War & 20th Century America
Bestselling presidential historian Michael Beschloss joins David M. Rubenstein for a wide-ranging conversation on American history. They discuss the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the pivotal events and presidents that shaped the United States in the twentieth century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 12 · 1 hr 2 min
Geraldine Brooks on Memoir, Fiction & War Reporting
Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her memoir, novels and early career as a war correspondent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 5 · 1 hr 2 min
Danielle Allen & Walter Isaacson on the Declaration of Independence
Historians Danielle Allen and Walter Isaacson join David M. Rubenstein at the U.S. Capitol to discuss the Declaration of Independence and how America celebrates its founding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 28 · 1 hr 1 min
Pulitzer Winner Doris Kearns Goodwin on America’s Greatest Presidents
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her acclaimed biographies of Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, as well as the life and legacy of her late husband, Richard Goodwin, who served as a speechwriter for Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 21 · 1 hr 1 min
Kara Swisher on the Future of Technology and Journalism
Journalist Kara Swisher joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and technology, human longevity, and her interviewing style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 14 · 1 hr 2 min
Lois Romano on Mary Todd Lincoln's Life, Legacy and Mental Health
Bestselling Mary Todd Lincoln biographer Lois Romano joins David M. Rubenstein at Ford's Theatre to discuss Lincoln's early life, time in the White House and mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 7 · 1 hr 2 min
David Baldacci on Storytelling, Suspense, and the Publishing World
Bestselling author David Baldacci joins David M. Rubenstein for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from practicing law in Washington to becoming one of the world's most successful thriller writers. He discusses his approach to crafting suspenseful stories, seeing his novel Absolute Power adapted into a film by Clint Eastwood, and the evolving relationship between technology and publishing. Baldacci also explains his involvement in a lawsuit against major AI companies and shares his views on protecting authors' work in the age of artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31 · 1 hr 2 min
Ann Patchett on Writing, Bookstores & Storytelling with David Rubenstein
Bestselling author Ann Patchett joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her novels, children's books, nonfiction work, and what it's like to own her own bookstore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 17 · 1 hr 2 min
Candice Millard Discusses Theodore Roosevelt, James A. Garfield & Winston Churchill
Bestselling Historian Candice Millard joins David M. Rubenstein at the U.S. Capitol to discuss her books about Theodore Roosevelt, James Garfield, and Winston Churchill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10 · 1 hr 1 min
Heather Cox Richardson on Democracy, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War
Bestselling historian, podcaster, and newsletter author Heather Cox Richardson joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss democracy and her books on the Revolutionary War and Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 3 · 1 hr 2 min
Douglas Brinkley on America at 250, D-Day, and the Space Race
Bestselling author and historian Douglas Brinkley joins David M. Rubenstein in the Capitol's Kennedy Caucus Room to discuss America's 250th anniversary and his books about Walter Cronkite, the space race, Hurricane Katrina and D-Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 26 · 1 hr 1 min
Andrew Ross Sorkin in Conversation with David Rubenstein
Bestselling author and CNBC journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin joins David M. Rubenstein at the New Orleans Book Festival to discuss his book examining the 1929 stock market crash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 19 · 1 hr 2 min
Pulitzer Finalist Alice McDermott Talks Novels and Writing Process with David Rubenstein
Three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Alice McDermott joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her novels, writing process, and work as a creative writing professor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 12 · 1 hr 3 min
David Rubenstein on the Presidency, Congress & Economy — Interview with Evan Smith at Tulane Book Festival
Journalist Evan Smith interviews America's Book Club Host David M. Rubenstein about the presidency, Congress, and the state of the economy in a special episode from The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 29 · 1 hr 2 min
Beverly Gage on J. Edgar Hoover Biography & American History Road Trip
Historian and Yale University Professor Beverly Gage joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her Pulitzer Prize winning biography of former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover and her road trip across America visiting historic sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 8 · 1 hr 2 min
Journalists Peter Baker & Susan Glasser Discuss Profiling Putin, Trump, and Other Leaders
Married journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser join David M. Rubenstein to discuss collaborating to write books profiling key newsmakers including Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 1 · 1 hr 1 min
Pulitzer Winner Rick Atkinson on Revolutionary War and WWII Trilogies with David Rubenstein
Three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Rick Atkinson joins David M. Rubenstein at the National Archives to discuss his trilogies examining the Revolutionary War and World War II and view artifacts in the Archives' vault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 22 · 1 hr
Linda Chavez: Former Reagan Official and Commentator
Former Reagan administration official Linda Chavez joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her career in public service and her works of fiction and nonfiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 1 · 1 hr 1 min
Pulitzer Prize–Winning Historian Jon Meacham
Pulitzer Prize winner Jon Meacham joined David M. Rubenstein to discuss his biographies of Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and George H.W. Bush, and his upcoming book on Dwight Eisenhower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America’s Book Club

Ben Mezrich on The Social Network, 21, and Turning True Stories into Hollywood Hits

Michael Beschloss Explores the Revolutionary War, Civil War & 20th Century America

Geraldine Brooks on Memoir, Fiction & War Reporting

Danielle Allen & Walter Isaacson on the Declaration of Independence

Pulitzer Winner Doris Kearns Goodwin on America’s Greatest Presidents

Kara Swisher on the Future of Technology and Journalism

Lois Romano on Mary Todd Lincoln's Life, Legacy and Mental Health

David Baldacci on Storytelling, Suspense, and the Publishing World

Ann Patchett on Writing, Bookstores & Storytelling with David Rubenstein

Candice Millard Discusses Theodore Roosevelt, James A. Garfield & Winston Churchill

Heather Cox Richardson on Democracy, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War

Douglas Brinkley on America at 250, D-Day, and the Space Race

Andrew Ross Sorkin in Conversation with David Rubenstein

Pulitzer Finalist Alice McDermott Talks Novels and Writing Process with David Rubenstein

David Rubenstein on the Presidency, Congress & Economy — Interview with Evan Smith at Tulane Book Festival

Beverly Gage on J. Edgar Hoover Biography & American History Road Trip

Journalists Peter Baker & Susan Glasser Discuss Profiling Putin, Trump, and Other Leaders

Pulitzer Winner Rick Atkinson on Revolutionary War and WWII Trilogies with David Rubenstein

Linda Chavez: Former Reagan Official and Commentator

Pulitzer Prize–Winning Historian Jon Meacham