Susan Glasser and Peter Baker: There Aren't a Lot of Heroes in This Story
Oct 5, 2023
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Susan Glasser and Peter Baker, esteemed authors and journalists, discuss their books, working together as a married couple, the legacy of Bill Clinton, the ongoing threat of Trump, the lack of heroes in the Trump White House, the hypocrisy of Lindsey Graham and Mitt Romney, and a discussion on their book 'Divided Trump in the White House'.
Peter and Susan value their successful collaboration as authors, finding joy in their workaholic partnership despite the challenges of working and living together.
Peter and Susan emphasize the dark implications of Trump's presidency, highlighting his authoritarian tendencies, admiration for strongmen, and the threat he poses to democracy and the Constitution.
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The Capabilities of Peter Baker and Susan Glasser
Peter Baker and Susan Glasser, renowned journalists and authors, are highly regarded for their intelligence and expertise. They have written multiple best-selling books, including their latest work, 'The Divided Trump in the White House.' Peter serves as the Chief White House Correspondent for The New York Times, while Susan's 'Letter from Biden's Washington' is a must-read in The New Yorker.
Successful Collaboration and Work-Life Balance
Peter and Susan, a married couple, share insights into their successful collaboration as authors. Despite the challenges of working and living together, they value their shared common interest and the ability to disappear into their writing world together. They find joy and fulfillment in their workaholic partnership.
Impressions of Donald Trump and the Potential Ramifications of Him Receiving a Second Term
Peter and Susan discuss their book on Donald Trump's presidency and the dark implications it reveals. They emphasize Trump's authoritarian tendencies, admiration for strongmen, and the threat he poses to democracy and the Constitution. They highlight his potential use of retribution and personal vengeance if he were to receive a second term, resulting in a highly personalized and autocratic control over the government.
Donny is joined by The New Yorker Staff Writer Susan Glasser and Chief White House Correspondent for The New York Times and MSNBC analyst Peter Baker. Glasser and Baker, a married couple who have teamed up to write several books, give an in-depth discussion about balancing marriage and work, why another Donald Trump presidency would be disastrous, and why Trump's use of certain words should scare the American public.