The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. hosted a conversation Allison Barber, Ph.D., President and COO of the Indiana Fever, Indiana’s WNBA franchise, who was interviewed by Club Board Officer, Lawrence Di Rita, President, Greater Washington, D.C., Bank of America.Their conversation covered Dr. Barber’s role as an educator, communications strategist in the White House, and her current role in women's professional basketball. Under her leadership, the Indiana Fever recently made headlines by selecting Caitlin Clark, the standout guard from Iowa, as the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

On September 19, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. was honored to host The President of the United States Joseph R. Biden,. Jr., as he joined Chairman David Rubenstein at a luncheon event. President Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021. President Biden represented Delaware for 36 years in the U.S. Senate before becoming the 47th Vice President of the United States.

As the election day quickly approaches, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. hosted a discussion between #EconClubDC Chairman David Rubenstein and Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) on their upcoming books: The Highest Calling and 2054.These two bestselling authors interviewed each other, sharing insights from their latest books and extensive experience in government, military, and business. They also discussed about the American presidency, world affairs, and the potential challenges of unchecked technological progress.

Yesterday, Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed The Honorable Jerome H. Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.They discussed among other things, the current state of the U.S. and global economy, steps taken by the Federal Reserve to combat inflation, and economic indicators guiding the Federal Reserve toward continued economic recovery.

With a legacy spanning over 240 years, BNY has evolved into a global financial powerhouse that plays a crucial role in the world's financial system.Earlier this week, Robin Vince, President and CEO of BNY, discussed BNY's long and storied history with Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein and explored the future of finance and banking.