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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 1H 5M

What Makes Trump Trump?

from Over Here, Over There: International Politics & Culture Podcast · host Dan Harris and Claudia Koestler; Copyright: © 2026 Over Here, Over There. All rights reserved. Website: https://www.overhereoverthere.org

In this episode of 'Over Here, Over There', hosts Dan Harris and Claudia Koestler engage in a deep conversation with David Cay Johnston, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and expert on Donald Trump. Johnston shares his insights on Trump's rise to power, his manipulative tactics, health issues, and the implications of his presidency on American democracy and global relations. The discussion also touches on Trump's tax practices, the potential impact of the Epstein files, and the risks posed by Trumpism in future elections. Johnston emphasizes the need for courage in journalism and politics to confront the challenges posed by Trump and his administration. This episode was recorded before the onset of US/Israeli hostilities with Iran, but all the content is more relevant than ever. Please don't forget to like, subscribe, share, and add your comments about this episode below. Why do you think Trump does what he does? How is his administration affecting your life, and what are you going to do about it? David Cay Johnston challenges all of us to uphold our democratic values during these challenging times, and at a minimum, make sure you register and cast your vote in November's midterm elections.Here are links to David Cay Johnston's resources: Wikipedia bio; DC Report; Rochester Institute of Technology ProfileHere are a few of David Cay Johnston's outstanding investigative works in Amazon Books:‘The Making of Donald Trump’; ‘The Big Cheat: How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and His Family''It's Even Worse Than You Think: What the Trump Administration Is Doing to America'See also David's bio and other resources: Wikipedia bio; DC Report; Rochester Institute of Technology Profile

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In this episode of 'Over Here, Over There', hosts Dan Harris and Claudia Koestler engage in a deep conversation with David Cay Johnston, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and expert on Donald Trump. Johnston shares his insights on Trump's rise to power, his manipulative tactics, health issues, and the implications of his presidency on American democracy and global relations. The discussion also touches on Trump's tax practices, the potential impact of the Epstein files, and the risks posed ...

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