Becoming Trump: Reality TV Fame, Birtherism and the Road to The White House

Are Trump’s “Apprentice years” proof he should have gone to Hollywood? How did Trump capitalise on the dark mood of angry voters? And was it really a racist conspiracy that launched Trump’s successful presidential bid?

Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.

Listen to the whole series: Becoming Trump

Unpack how Donald Trump was made: hidden family history, New York legal battles, ruthless mentors, reality-TV reinvention, and his path to the White House. Sign up to listen here. (tripus.supportingcast.fm/?utm_source=podcast&a…)

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Written by: India Dunkley

Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie

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Senior Producer: Callum Hill

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Exec Producer: Tom Whiter

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