The Slow Newscast

Word for word: Trump on trial – episode 3

May 30, 2024

The podcast delves into Donald Trump's criminal trial, focusing on hush money payment accusations involving fraud charges, with Michael Cohen as a key witness. It uncovers secret deals to manipulate media coverage, handling of scandalous tape releases, and intricate payment agreements for non-disclosure. Loyalty struggles and transitioning roles within the Trump Organization are also highlighted.

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Donald Trump facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in New York court.

Michael Cohen admitting to paying $130,000 to Stormy Daniels under Trump's direction.

Cohen expressing regret for past actions and shifting towards a conscience-driven approach.

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Introduction

3min

Inside the Trump Organization with Michael Cohen

6min

Secret Deals and Cover-ups

14min

Dealing with Controversy and Management Strategies

7min

Legal Agreement and Delay Tactics Unveiled

2min

Coordinating Payment for Non-disclosure Agreement

5min

Transitioning Roles at the Trump Organization

2min

The $420,000 Reimbursement Saga

11min

Crossing Loyalty Boundaries

7min

Donald Trump is the first former US president to face a criminal trial. He is accused of falsifying his business records by saying a hush money payment to a porn star was for legal fees. He's facing 34 counts of fraud under campaign finance laws, and has pleaded not guilty to all of them. The trial, which is expected to last eight weeks, is being held in a New York court and Donald Trump has to appear for every day. This is the story of that trial, told using the transcripts of what is said in court. Michael Cohen is on the stand.

Frank Falzon as Michael Cohen.

Skye Alley as Susan Hoffinger.

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The Slow Newscast

Word for word: Trump on trial – episode 3

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Tri-Terre Medical Plans with Flexible Coverage

Criminal Trial of Donald Trump

Michael Cohen's Testimony

Michael Cohen's Payment to Stormy Daniels

Michael Cohen's Regret and Loyalty Shift

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