Episodes

  • Governor J. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma and Chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), and Governor Wes Moore of Maryland

    Governor J. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma and Chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), and Governor Wes Moore of Maryland
    Feb 20 2026
    The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. welcomed The Honorable J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of Oklahoma and Chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), and The Honorable Gov. Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland and Vice-Chair of the NGA.


    As Chair and Vice Chair of the NGA, Governors Stitt and Moore discussed the NGA’s initiative, Reigniting the American Dream, a bipartisan effort to expand economic opportunity, reimagine education, and prepare our energy systems for the future.
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    49 mins
  • Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Circle

    Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Circle
    Jan 21 2026
    Last week, Economic Club Chairman David M. Rubenstein spoke with Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman of Circle.

    Allaire shared insights into the infrastructure behind internet-native financial systems, including Circle’s regulated stablecoin network and the work required to build trusted rails for global payments at scale.
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    46 mins
  • An Insider's Look into Major League Baseball with the Baltimore Orioles

    An Insider's Look into Major League Baseball with the Baltimore Orioles
    Jan 14 2026
    Michael Arougheti, Co-Owner, Baltimore Orioles; Director, Co-Founder, and Chief Executive Officer, Ares Management Corporation; Cal Ripken, Jr., Minority Owner, Baltimore Orioles and Hall of Famer; Catie Griggs, President of Business Operations, Baltimore Orioles; Mike Elias, President of Baseball Operations & General Manager, Baltimore Orioles; and Craig Albernaz, Manager, Baltimore Orioles spoke with Economic Club Chairman David M. Rubenstein about the Baltimore Orioles and the future of the franchise.
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    53 mins
  • The Honorable Kevin A. Hassett, PhD, Director, National Economic Council

    The Honorable Kevin A. Hassett, PhD, Director, National Economic Council
    Nov 13 2025
    The Honorable Kevin A. Hassett, PhD, Director, National Economic Council spoke with David M. Rubenstein, Chairman of The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.

    Their conversation, among other things, touched upon the economic issues shaping our future, from the Federal Reserve to inflation to tariffs and the transformative impact of aritificial intelligence.
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    51 mins
  • David M. Solomon, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    David M. Solomon, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
    Nov 4 2025
    David M. Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, joined #EconClubDC for a Signature Event conversation with David M. Rubenstein, Chairman of The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.

    Solomon reflected on leadership, market resilience, and the power of adaptability in a changing global economy. He discussed Goldman Sachs’s 10,000 Small Businesses initiative, the importance of central bank independence, and the transformative potential of AI across industries. The conversation offered candid insights into fiscal policy, long-term growth, and how technology and innovation will continue to shape the future of global finance.
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    45 mins
  • H.E. Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States

    H.E. Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States
    Sep 19 2025
    H.E. Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, spoke with Economic Club of Washington, D.C.'s Barbara Humpton, Chair of the Economic Club Global Initiative and CEO of Siemens USA.
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    33 mins
  • Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer, Delta Air Lines

    Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer, Delta Air Lines
    Sep 12 2025
    Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines, joined #EconClubDC for a wide-ranging conversation with Barbara Humpton, Chair of the Global Initiative and CEO of Siemens USA. As Delta marks its 100th anniversary, the dialogue honored the airline’s legacy of leadership and examined how it is shaping the future of global aviation.

    Bastian spoke about the modernization of air traffic control, the role of AI and new technologies, and Delta’s focus on safety, customer experience, and global connectivity. He emphasized how innovation and partnerships will shape the airline’s next century of flight.
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    49 mins
  • H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund & Chairman of Saudi Aramco

    H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund & Chairman of Saudi Aramco
    Sep 9 2025
    H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of Public Investment Fund (PIF) & Chairman of Saudi Aramco, spoke with Economic Club Chairman David M. Rubenstein and discussed the impact of PIF's investments in the U.S. as well as its role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and more!
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    49 mins