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Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Robert Costa
Robert Costa, an American journalist who writes for the Washington Post, joins Peter Robinson to discuss his insights into president-elect Donald Trump after covering him for the past several years. Costa discusses Trump’s mentality on running for president in 2011 compared with 2013, when he made a more serious effort. Costa explains how Trump, an Ivy League billionaire, is able to connect with blue-collar voters in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan based on his experience on The Apprentice. Costa analyzes the workings of Trump’s inner circle, including Jared Kushner, Reince Priebus, and Steve Bannon, and Trump’s cabinet picks. Finally, Peter Robinson and Robert Costa discuss change between the presidency and the fourth estate with Trump’s election.
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This was an excellent Uncommon Knowledge! What a wealth of information Bob Costa is. And great interview, as always, Mr. Robinson.
Brilliant interview, Peter. And not just because I’m a fellow Domer like your subject. Thanks.
Trump doesn’t use a computer? I guess that doesn’t include a smartphone with a Twitter account.
Really good interview. The man doesn’t seem to enjoy being interviewed, which is also refreshing in a way, but he does have things to say! Congrats to all involved, & thanks!
Terrific interview Peter! Very informative as Bob Costa, with his informed insight has opened up a good insiders view of the new President, in whom we have put our faith in rebuilding what Obama has destroyed for these last eight years. I never knew what anybody saw in Obama from his first view on the national stage, to his present hanging on to the very last stage; but then narcissists always show their true colors to those who have open eyes!
Well done. For such a young man, Robert Costa has some excellent insights, into Trump, our government, and the nation. Would that there were more in the media like him. (and Peter Robinson!)
Thank you.