Michael Hainey

New York

Writer at Large at AIR MAIL

Host at Morning Meeting

Author NYTimes best-seller, 'After Visiting Friends.' Get it here: https://t.co/daEM2QmKAT Instagram: michael_hainey

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Articles

The True Architect of Trump's Presidency: The "Morning Meeting" Podcast

1 week ago | airmail.news | Ashley Baker |Michael Hainey

On this week’s podcast, Sam Tanenhaus reveals how the writer set the agenda for Trump’s presidency This week, Sam Tanenhaus discusses the life of William F. Buckley Jr., the man who set the blueprint for the modern conservative movement, which has reached a new iteration in Donald Trump. Then, speaking of consequential figures, we consider a man who left an enormous impact on Hollywood: Desi Arnaz. Todd S. Purdum tells us all about Arnaz’s groundbreaking life and career.
Billionaires Building Golf Courses: The "Morning Meeting" Podcast

2 weeks ago | airmail.news | Ashley Baker |Michael Hainey

On this week’s podcast, William D. Cohan reports on the latest power move for .01-percenters This week, Carrie Monahan reports from East Hampton on a shooting range for locals that has allegedly been peppering million-dollar homes of part-time residents with bullets. Then William D. Cohan looks at the new flex for billionaires—building private golf clubs. And finally, Molly Haskell remembers filmmaker Robert Benton, who gave us Bonnie and Clyde, Kramer vs. Kramer, and other masterpieces.
The New Gen-Z Career Flexes: The "Morning Meeting" Podcast

3 weeks ago | airmail.news | Ashley Baker |Michael Hainey

On this week’s podcast, Elena Clavarino looks at how a scion of one of Venice’s storied families went bad This week, Jeanne Malle reveals why some Gen Z college graduates are choosing blue-collar jobs instead of working on Wall Street. Then Stuart Heritage reports on the family drama that’s riveted the U.K. No, it’s not the rift in the House of Windsor; this is the rift in the House of Beckham.
Penny Candy and the Billionaire: The "Morning Meeting" Podcast

4 weeks ago | airmail.news | Ashley Baker |Michael Hainey

On this week’s podcast, Carrie Monahan looks at the latest oddity among the 0.1-percenters on Long Island’s East End This week, Leigh Giangreco reports on why so many foreigners—as well as American citizens living abroad—are now afraid to travel to, of all places, the United States. Then, Clara Molot has an update on a mysterious cancer surge among young alumni of Roanoke College.
It's Time to Deport Lorne Michaels: The "Morning Meeting" Podcast

1 month ago | airmail.news | Michael Hainey |Ashley Baker

On this week’s podcast, David Kamp discusses his modest proposal to return sanity to America This week, David Kamp explains why it’s time to make Trump deport the creator of Saturday Night Live, Lorne Michaels. Then, Stuart Heritage tells us how and why the notorious Fyre Festival is back. We think?
How Trump Made $100 Million in 100 Days: The "Morning Meeting" Podcast

1 month ago | airmail.news | Ashley Baker |Michael Hainey

On this week’s podcast, Jacob Silverman details Trump’s epic grift This week, Jacob Silverman looks at what he believes is the biggest financial fraud in American history: how the Trump family reportedly made $100 million from trading fees on their own crypto-currencies.Then, speaking of murky businesses, Dana Vachon has his wild report on how drug traffickers in Europe have taken to using submarines in order to move their goods onto the Continent.
Taylor Swift Meets Harvard Business School: The "Morning Meeting" Podcast

1 month ago | airmail.news | Ashley Baker |Michael Hainey

On this week’s podcast, Kevin Evers reveals the business insights we all can steal from Tay-Tay This week, Jennifer Gould reports on Ivy League professors living the Handmaid’s Tale life—fleeing America for Canada out of fear for their freedoms. Then, Barbara Schroeder looks at the murder that shocked Los Angeles and its impact on the victim’s family and the community.
Brad Pitt and the Cyber-Scammers: The "Morning Meeting" Podcast

1 month ago | airmail.news | Ashley Baker |Michael Hainey

On this week’s podcast, Mark Seal explains how amateur sleuths busted a multi-national cyber-scam This week, Mark Seal reveals the amateur detectives who busted a group of cyber-scammers who impersonated Brad Pitt and swindled a woman out of more than $850,000. Then, speaking of swindles, Jeffrey Toobin explains why no one can stop Trump from handing out pardons. And finally, Mark Ellwood reports on the island of battling billionaires. Listen by clicking Play below.
Ivy-League Housing for 1%-ers: The "Morning Meeting" Podcast

2 months ago | airmail.news | Ashley Baker |Michael Hainey

On this week’s podcast, Andrew Zucker looks at the Versailles-level housing being built for super-rich kids This week, Andrew Zucker reports on the latest luxury for Ivy League nepo babies of the 1-percenters: private, white-glove housing stocked with amenities.
Danny Elfman & the #MeToo Case That Baffled Hollywood: "Morning Meeting" Podcast

2 months ago | airmail.news | Ashley Baker |Michael Hainey

On this week’s podcast, Jacob Bernstein discusses his reporting on the #MeToo case that has baffled Hollywood The founder and Co-Editor of AIR MAIl, Graydon Carter, has written his long-awaited memoir, entitled When the Going Was Good: An Editor’s Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines, and we’re excited to have him join us to talk about his book, the enduring magic of New York, and more.