Episode description

In the days since the election, Donald J. Trump has started preparing to retake the White House.

Jonathan Swan, who covered Mr. Trump’s presidential campaign for The Times, and Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent, take us inside the campaign’s endgame.

Guest: 

• Jonathan Swan, a reporter covering politics and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign for The New York Times.
• Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• President-elect Donald J. Trump faces key personnel choices in the wake of his victory.
• Mr. Trump named Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff.

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