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EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 46 MIN

Mitchell Silk and his book A Seat at the Table – Part Two

from 613 Books Podcast · host Heather Dean

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Mitchell A. Silk, author of “A Seat at the Table: An Inside Account of Trump's Global Economic Revolution.” Mr. Silk served as assistant secretary for International Markets at the US Department of the Treasury and was the first Hassidic Jew to ever serve in a presidentially nominated and Senate-confirmed role. ⠀ This is PART TWO of a two-episode interview, which is a deeper dive into Mitchell Silk’s foray into: the upper echelons of the US Department of the Treasury; formality and protocol with the Chinese delegation; and formulating the historic Abraham Accords! ⠀ Recap from Part One of this interview: From his earliest beginnings as a dishwasher in a Chinese restaurant to his work in international law and finance, Mitchell A. Silk’s story illustrates how perseverance and divine providence led him to become the first Hassidic Jew ever confirmed by the Senate for a position in the US Federal government and a consequential leader in Trump’s Treasury. Mr. Silk is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, and he actively engages in pro bono work within the Jewish community. ⠀ = = = Show Notes: Featured author interview: Mitchell Silk, author of “A Seat at the Table: An Inside Account of Trump's Economic Revolution” ⠀ To Purchase “A Seat at the Table” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Seat-Table-Account-Economic-Revolution/dp/B0F318DTSH ⠀ To Purchase “A Seat at the Table” through the publisher, Simon & Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/A-Seat-at-the-Table/Mitchell-A-Silk/9798895652268 ⠀ To Purchase “Searching for Heather Dean: My Extraordinary Career as a Celebrity Interviewer and Why I Left It” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Searching-Heather-Dean-Extraordinary-Interviewer/dp/965927050X ⠀ Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger ⠀ Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: https://michaeldoniger.net/ ⠀ SUBSCRIBE to “613 Books” Podcast and discover new books every week!

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