This edition: Trump's Illusion of Success, 'DEI' Fallout
Episode Details
Original tape date: October 31, 2024. First aired: November 1, 2024.In this episode of The New York Times Close Up, host Sam Roberts sits down with New York Times reporters Suzanne Craig and Russ Butner to discuss their book "Lucky Loser," which revealed how Donald Trump received approximately $400-500 million from his father Fred Trump and wasn't self-made as he claimed. Then, Nicholas Confessori discusses his investigation into the University of Michigan's $250 million DEI program, which largely failed to meet its objectives and showed declining rates of cross-cultural interaction on campus. Finally, in Sam's Coda, he analyzes New York's 2024 ballot propositions, covering six proposals ranging from equal protection amendments to garbage containment programs.
Guest List
Russ Buettner Investigative Reporter, The New York Times
Nicholas Confessore Political Reporter, The New York Times
Susanne Craig Investigative Reporter, The New York Times
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