The podcast examines the life and business career of Donald Trump, focusing on his relationship with his father, Fred Trump, a successful real estate developer. The book highlights Fred's use of government programs to build affordable housing and his involvement in various controversies. It then chronicles Donald's early years, detailing his education, business ventures, and rise to prominence through his real estate dealings and later through his role in reality television. The sources further explore Donald's business dealings, including his struggles with debt, his lavish lifestyle, and his various ventures, such as the Trump Organization, Trump University, and the Trump brand.