Show Notes
What is it about Trump’s second term that’s made big money business men capitulate? Are Jeff Besos and Stephen Schwarzman part of a herd of cowards? Will the mid terms bring them some back bone? And who in business is standing up to Trump?
Robert and Steph talk to US journalist Jacob Weisberg about his book ‘Profiles in Cowardice’ looking at leaders who have failed to push back against Trump’s dictatorial behaviour. Plus, they discuss the billionaire bloke obsession with the space race and having their names on buildings.
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