The Art of the Deal

If Books Could Kill

Before Donald Trump became America's most prominent politician and birth certificate inspector, he spent his days making everyone in New York City slightly uncomfortable. Michael and Peter discuss "The Art of the Deal," Trump’s 1987 bestseller chronicling his exploits as a celebrity slumlord.

Where to find us: 

  • Twitter
  • Peter's other podcast, 5-4
  • Mike's other podcast, Maintenance Phase

Sources:

  • When Donald Trump Took Down Holiday Inns 
  • The Lost City of Trump 
  • Who Runs New York Now? 
  • How Donald Trump Bankrupted His Atlantic City Casinos, but Still Earned Millions 
  • Doer and Slumlord Both 
  • Donald Trump Gets What He Wants
  • Donald Trump was a nightmare landlord in the 1980s 
  • Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America

 Thanks to Mindseye for our theme song!

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