Helene's Destruction, Trump's Family Finances
Ep. 261 w/ show notes
Ravi speaks with Cory Vaillancourt from western North Carolina’s Smoky Mountain News about Hurricane Helene's devastating impact, why inland communities have faced such significant destruction, and the resilience of local residents. They also touch on the disaster's broader political and economic implications and the importance of local news.
Then, Ravi welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporters Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig, authors of ‘Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father's Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success.’ They discuss how the former president squandered his father’s fortune while crafting an image of success, from his real estate ventures to The Apprentice, and where Trump’s finances likely stand today.
Developer still pursuing Pactiv parcel despite Helene damage (Smoky Mountains News, 10/3/24)
Dangerous storm bears down on WNC (Smoky Mountains News, 10/3/24)
AGAIN: Horrific storm damage will remake Western North Carolina (Smoky Mountains News, 10/3/24)
DONATE: SmokyMountainNews.com
Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father's Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success (Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig, 9/17/24)
The Star-Making Machine That Created ‘Donald Trump’ (New York Times, 9/14/24)
Trump Made $300,000 for Endorsing Bible, Financial Disclosure Shows (New York Times, 8/15/24)
Martyr Inc.: How Trump Monetized a Persecution Narrative (New York Times, 7/12/24)
Trump May Owe $100 Million From Double-Dip Tax Breaks, Audit Shows (New York Times, 5/13/24)
Trump Tax Returns Undermine His Image as a Successful Entrepreneur (New York Times, 12/30/24)
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