Topic: Plaza Hotel

3 chapters across the catalog

Mercenary Spyware
Episode 1760 52:58 - 56:13

1760: Mercenary Spyware

Barbara Corcoran on Donald Trump Salesmanship Tactics

Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran shared an anecdote about working with Donald Trump during the sale of the Plaza Hotel to Hong Kong investors. Corcoran described Trump as a "genius" salesman who ignores standard pitches to focus on the psychological vulnerabilities of his counterparts. She noted his ability to sense a person's weakness and play into it to close high-stakes real estate deals.

Talkin' Loudy
Episode 1281 1:17:17 - 1:20:20

1281: Talkin' Loudy

Trump Design Style, Plaza Hotel History

A retrospective on Donald Trump's design aesthetic focuses on his ownership of the Plaza Hotel in New York. The hotel featured thematic suites, including one with original Frank Lloyd Wright furniture, reflecting a garish but high-end style influenced by Ivana Trump. The use of "Platinum" in his new political plan is seen as a continuation of this branding strategy.

Huma-Gate
Episode 427 17:41 - 21:26

427: Huma-Gate

JFK Storm Chaos, Travel Horror Story and Producer Assistance

A massive storm in the New York metro area led to the cancellation of Adam Curry's flight from JFK, resulting in a multi-day travel delay. After finding no available hotels near JFK or Newark, a No Agenda producer known as Mr. Oil secured and paid for a suite at the Meadowlands Plaza Hotel for Curry and his wife. Curry praises Miss Mickey's "ninja mode" in navigating the logistical chaos of the airline cancellations.