The New Yorker Radio Hour

Ari Emanuel on Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Mixing Business with Politics

September 25, 2026·31 min·5-min readconversationalnews
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In a wide-ranging interview with David Remnick, Ari Emanuel, the powerful CEO of WME and TKO Group, reflects on his career, the role of rage in his ambition, and his controversial relationships with figures like Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Mohammed bin Salman. He defends his business dec

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Ari Emanuel

conversational on The New Yorker Radio Hour

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Ari EmanuelDavid RemnickAri EmanuelAri EmanuelElon MuskMohammed bin SalmanHarvey WeinsteinDonald TrumpJ.R. Moringer

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Roll the Callsby J.R. Moringer

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WMETKO GroupParamount

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Business NewsCelebrityLong Form JournalismPolitical NewsPop CultureTech NewsUs Politics

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