Roy Cohn Was Evil — But He Got Sh*t Done Lessons (Lessons from Trump's Mentor)

from Gentlemanly · host Troy Francis

Today’s episode is about one of the most ruthless men in American history — Roy Cohn.A man who played the power game like Machiavelli with less heart. He mentored Donald Trump.He was the ultimate political fixer.And yes — he was morally bankrupt.But he was effective.And that’s what most men don’t understand:Power doesn’t reward goodness. It rewards usefulness.******🔗 Listen on Your Favourite Platform:🎧 Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/484Vi59...🍎 Apple Podcasts💥 Want More?📩 Get the free daily emailhttps://troy-francis.kit.com/a585a69c46 🖋 Read the full essays on Substackhttps://gentlemanly.substack.com📞 Apply for private coachingEmail: [email protected]📸 Instagram / realtroyfrancis 🐦 X (Twitter) / troyfrancis #masculinity #datingadvice #mensstyle #selfmastery #gentlemanly

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 1, 2025

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

Ready to play

Roy Cohn Was Evil — But He Got Sh*t Done Lessons (Lessons from Trump's Mentor)

0:00 30:50

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

The Catholic Men's Podcast Matthew Miller This podcast helps Catholic men to find good works of literature that will help them become more cultured, more gentlemanly and more like a saint. I'm your host, Matthew Miller. Bs-ing with the Baron and Steve Jaye Wiley Gentlemanly conversations about the art of Wargaming and whatnot. Letters on Becoming a Gentleman Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield Philip Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, was a prominent diplomat and statesman known for his influential letters to his illegitimate son, also named Philip. These letters offer a unique glimpse into the art of becoming a man of the world and a true gentleman. Lord Chesterfield, who held various esteemed positions including Ambassador to the Hague and Secretary of State, believed in the importance of refinement and social grace. While he was a master of political maneuvering, his legacy is tinged with a lack of warmth, as he often focused on elevating his son above his humble origins rather than uplifting the masses. Through his correspondence, Chesterfield aimed to instill the external trappings of aristocracy, leaving a complex legacy that continues to spark discussion about class, ambition, and the essence of gentlemanly conduct.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Gentlemanly?

This episode is 30 minutes long.

When was this Gentlemanly episode published?

This episode was published on April 1, 2025.

Can I download this Gentlemanly episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!