Kai Bird on Roy Cohn, a Founding Father of Donald Trump’s America
The episode offers a comprehensive examination of Roy Cohn’s life and enduring influence on American political culture, particularly through his mentorship of Donald Trump. David Remnick, hosting The New Yorker Radio Hour, frames Cohn not merely as a historical figure but as a corrosive
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