For the Ages: A History Podcast
Jun 15, 2026 · 27 min · 11 segments
For many Americans, Harriet Tubman can seem more like a character out of myth than a flesh-and-blood historical figure. Many know of Tubman’s escape from slavery and her brave work on the Underground…
Tiya MilesGuest
David RubensteinHost
How did Jeff Bezos realize you could sell anything on the internet? Why did Bill Gates create Control, Alt, Delete? How did synchronized swimming prepare Christine Lagarde for international politics? What made Bob Iger bet big on Marvel? And what inspired Diane von Furstenberg to create the wrap dress? On the David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations, I uncover the untold stories of the world's most successful leaders.
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How did Jeff Bezos realize you could sell anything on the internet? Why did Bill Gates create Control, Alt, Delete? How did synchronized swimming prepare Christine Lagarde for international politics? What made Bob Iger bet big on Marvel? And what inspired Diane von Furstenberg to create the wrap dress? On the David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations, I uncover the untold stories of the world's most successful leaders.