David Cay Johnston

Journalist David Cay Johnston joins to discuss Trump's troubling influence on American politics, from his early business ventures to his presidency. They cover his personality, legal troubles, potential authoritarianism, bullying tactics, financial gains, emoluments violations, challenges to authoritarianism, tax cuts favoring the wealthy, and comparisons to historical dictators.

This episode dives into the mounting legal penalties facing former President Trump, totaling half a billion dollars, and how he plans to pay them. Topics include the impact of wealth on Trump's image, the civil fraud and E. Jean Carroll cases, how Trump could cover the penalties, and his approach to paying his legal fees.