Kai Bird on Roy Cohn, a Founding Father of Donald Trump’s America
Roy Cohn, a ruthless and morally unmoored figure from mid-20th century American politics, casts a long shadow over today’s political landscape through his profound influence on Donald Trump. This episode explores how Cohn’s toxic blend of ambition, deception, and defiance shaped Trump’s w
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