Hail to the Entertainer in Chief

Studio 360 | Sep 29, 2016

A special about the cozy relationship between politics and entertainment. Former "Spy" staffer and "New Yorker" editor Susan Morrison reveals the origin of Donald Trump’s “short-fingered vulgarian” nickname. Then, author Neal Gabler explains how Hollywood invaded the Oval Office. And Lawrence O’Donnell reviews his least favorite reality TV show: the 2016 presidential race.

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