David Rubenstein, a product of the old bipartisan D.C., made his fortune in private equity. He’s been spending it on “patriotic philanthropy” and institutions like the Kennedy Center, where Trump fired him as chairman. Now he wonders if the center can hold.&nbsp;<ul><li>SOURCES:<ul><li><a href="https://www.davidrubenstein.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">David Rubenstein</a>, co-founder and co-chairman of the Carlyle Group, principal owner of the Baltimore Orioles.</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>RESOURCES:<ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4scMs6c" rel="noopener noreferrer">Inside the Owner's Box: Conversations on Power and Leadership in Sports</a>, by David M. Rubenstein (2026).</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4joOf5K" rel="noopener noreferrer">The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream</a>, by David M. Rubenstein (2021).</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WrEHNA" rel="noopener noreferrer">The American Story: Conversations With Master Historians</a>, by David M. Rubenstein (2019).</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4yPYDYN" rel="noopener noreferrer">Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game</a>, by Michael Lewis (2003).</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>EXTRAS:<ul><li>"<a href="https://freakonomics.com/podcast/the-merger-you-never-knew-you-wanted/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Merger You Never Knew You Wanted</a>," by Freakonomics Radio (2025).</li><li>"<a href="https://freakonomics.com/podcast-tag/the-secret-life-of-c-e-o-s/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Secret Life of a C.E.O.</a>," series by Freakonomics Radio (2018).</li><li>"<a href="https://freakonomics.com/podcast/extra-david-rubenstein-full-interview/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Extra: David Rubenstein Full Interview</a>," by Freakonomics Radio (2018).</li><li>"<a href="https://freakonomics.com/podcast/the-longest-long-shot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Longest Long Shot</a>," by Freakonomics Radio (2016).</li></ul></li></ul> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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