3 chapters across the catalog
ABC News investigative reporter Brian Ross produces a segment labeling billionaire Tom Barrack a "slumlord" due to eviction policies at Starwood Waypoint. The hosts deconstruct the piece, noting that Barrack had actually sold his interest in the company six months prior. They characterize the report as a "sleazy hit piece" designed to attack Donald Trump through guilt by association with his wealthy friends.
Obama's Lack of Business Understanding and Valerie Jarrett
An analysis of an interview with President Obama in The Economist, where he expresses frustration that corporate leaders do not appreciate his economic policies. The hosts argue that Obama and his advisor Valerie Jarrett have no real-world business experience, characterizing Jarrett specifically as a "slumlord" who projects her own motives onto the private sector.
Valerie Jarrett Influence, West Wing Week and Presidential Handling
Observations from the "West Wing Week" video series show Valerie Jarrett constantly at President Obama's side, including on Air Force One and at official dais events. The hosts describe her as his "handler" and a former "slumlord from Chicago." They question why an advisor has such high-profile proximity to the President compared to elected officials.
