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Becoming Trump: Reality TV Fame, Birtherism and the Road to The White House
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Are Trump’s “Apprentice years” proof he should have gone to Hollywood? How did Trump capitalise on the dark mood of angry voters? And was it really a racist conspiracy that launched Trump’s successful presidential bid?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.
Listen to the whole series: Becoming Trump
Unpack how Donald Trump was made: hidden family history, New York legal battles, ruthless mentors, reality-TV reinvention, and his path to the White House. Sign up to listen here.
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