The Weight Of The Presidency | David Rubenstein

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Here are the podcast show notes with all the chapters included A Note from James Sometimes if you just read the news it doesn t always seem like it but being President of the United States is the highest calling You have responsibility over the entire economy the lives of millions and the direction of the country in war and peace I m excited to talk to David Rubenstein today he s the head of the Carlyle Group a 500 billion private equity firm He also worked for Jimmy Carter has had presidents work for him and just published a book called The Highest Calling Conversations on the American Presidency where he talks to historians about U S Presidents from George Washington to Nixon and beyond It s filled with fascinating insights Let s get started Episode Description In this episode James interviews David Rubenstein about his latest book The Highest Calling which dives into the complexities of American presidents through interviews with historians and Rubenstein s own reflections Rubenstein shares what he s learned from years of interacting with former presidents how public opinions on U S presidents change over time and what makes the presidency such a unique role They also touch on the challenges and achievements of figures like Jimmy Carter Abraham Lincoln and Dwight Eisenhower offering listeners new ways to think about the men who have led the country What You ll Learn The evolving reputations of U S Presidents and how history changes its mind on who was successful Insights into Jimmy Carter s presidency and why he is gaining new respect over time The unique challenges that presidents face in foreign policy with examples from Carter and Eisenhower How third-party candidates can impact U S presidential elections and what history tells us about that Surprising facts about lesser-known presidents and the personal relationships that shaped their leadership Chapters 01 30 The Weight of the Presidency Why it s the highest calling in America 02 09 Introduction of David Rubenstein and his work with U S Presidents 03 01 Rubenstein s New Book The Highest Calling and why it stands out 03 19 Changing Opinions How history re-evaluates past presidents 05 12 Jimmy Carter s Presidency Achievements and controversies 08 37 Foreign Policy and Perception How leaders are judged at home and abroad 10 21 Carter s Unique Strategy in 1976 His rise to the presidency 12 38 Foreign Policy in the Middle East and the Iran Hostage Crisis 14 03 Stories Left Out Surprising anecdotes from U S history like Teddy Roosevelt s Amazon expedition 21 54 Coolidge s Forgotten Legacy Why he is an underrated president 23 02 Hoover s Response to the Great Depression Was it Coolidge s fault 25 21 Eisenhower s Quiet Success How peace and prosperity defined his presidency 29 01 Military Presidents and Their Reluctance to Use Force Why they preferred diplomacy 32 17 The President s Club Why it no longer exists and the political divide today 33 50 The Role of Fundraising in Political Polarization 36 46 The Costs of Running a Presidential Campaign Why it s so expensive 38 13 Lincoln s Path to the Presidency How he stood out in a crowded race 39 49 The Electoral College Debate Should it still exist 42 18 Third-Party Candidates and Their Impact on Elections 44 06 Overrated and Underrated Presidents How Kennedy and Eisenhower are viewed today 49 09 Nixon s Fall from Grace How his tapes ruined his presidency 50 12 Nixon s Post-Presidency and Redemption 54 45 Presidential Debates How one-liners and debate prep can make or break a candidate 57 40 The Influence of Speechwriters Ted Sorensen s role in Kennedy s speeches 01 00 04 Entering Politics David Rubenstein s inspiration from Ted Sorensen 01 01 21 What Presidents Should Know About the Economy 01 03 16 Unrealized Gains and Tax Proposals Do candidates really understand the economy Additional Resources David Rubenstein s book The Highest Calling ————What do YOU think of the show Head to nbsp JamesAltucherShow com listeners nbsp and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast Go to nbsp JamesAltucherShow com AskAltucher nbsp and send in your questions to be answered on the air ————Visit nbsp Notepd com nbsp to read our idea lists amp sign up to create your own My new book nbsp Skip the Line is out Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold Join nbsp the nbsp You Should Run for President 2 0 nbsp Facebook Group where we discuss why you should run for President I write about all my podcasts Check out the full post and learn what I learned at nbsp jamesaltuchershow com————Thank you so much for listening If you like this episode please rate review and subscribe to The James Altucher Show wherever you get your podcasts nbsp Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedInClick here to visit this podcast episode

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