Billions (2016–…): Season 6, Episode 11 - Succession - full transcript

Previously
on Billions...

Previously
on Billions...

Charles Rhoades
Jr. is hereby removed

Charles Rhoades
Jr. is hereby removed

as attorney general of
the State of New York.

as attorney general of
the State of New York.

Chuck, we have your
things. A plan has been made.

Chuck, we have your
things. A plan has been made.

We're taking you
to Rundas Lodge.

- Fresh air.
- Vigorous bodywork.

- Fresh air.
- Vigorous bodywork.



- Fresh air.
- Vigorous bodywork.

Philip
seems to be creating

a real "leader of
men" vibe on the floor.

a real "leader of
men" vibe on the floor.

Call an all-hands
meeting at the house.

Call an all-hands
meeting at the house.

Call an all-hands
meeting at the house.

Someone sets out
to slay a dragon,

and behind them is an army.

and behind them is an army.

I killed the dragon that
was Chuck Rhoades.

I killed the dragon that
was Chuck Rhoades.

I killed the dragon that
was Chuck Rhoades.

There's a reason why the killing



There's a reason why the killing

isn't the end of the story.

The real end is when
you eat the dragon's heart.

The real end is when
you eat the dragon's heart.

My victories are our victories.

My victories are our victories.

My victories are our victories.

We could leave.

I just can't fall in love

I just can't fall in love

with someone I work with.

with someone I work with.

For you to succeed at being
whatever it is you want to be,

For you to succeed at being
whatever it is you want to be,

you need to stop
lying to yourself.

you need to stop
lying to yourself.

You want power
because you like power.

You want power
because you like power.

Let's not forget about you.

Let's not forget about you.

Let's not forget about you.

What you want
out of all of this.

What you want
out of all of this.

Me? I guess
I just don't know.

Me? I guess
I just don't know.

And after all that
talk about not lying to oneself.

And after all that
talk about not lying to oneself.

I'm not lying to
myself. I'm lying to you.

I'm not lying to
myself. I'm lying to you.

I know the manuscript
is late, but it's worth it.

I know the manuscript
is late, but it's worth it.

Prince showed himself in
Albany. He came to watch.

Prince showed himself in
Albany. He came to watch.

And someone who
loves the blood sport

And someone who
loves the blood sport

can be induced
into another fight.

can be induced
into another fight.

Focus on each breath.

Focus on each breath.

Count them until
you reach a billion.

Count them until
you reach a billion.

You will have stopped counting,

which is the whole idea.

which is the whole idea.

which is the whole idea.

I keep this place
as a tax write-off.

I keep this place
as a tax write-off.

Clever.

Legal tax avoidance strategy

Legal tax avoidance strategy

against people
in, uh, government,

against people
in, uh, government,

against people
in, uh, government,

uh, like you.

Well, people like you
used to be, anyway.

Well, people like you
used to be, anyway.

Well, people like you
used to be, anyway.

You still have Miss
McGrath on the payroll?

You still have Miss
McGrath on the payroll?

She looks like
she voted for Ike.

She looks like
she voted for Ike.

Ha! She did, twice.

Ha! She did, twice.

Ha! She did, twice.

Ah.

Ah.

She is
supposed to tend to these.

She is
supposed to tend to these.

Oh, well, nothing stays
moist and supple forever.

Oh, well, nothing stays
moist and supple forever.

Oh, well, nothing stays
moist and supple forever.

If that is some veiled reference

If that is some veiled reference

to a supposed
decades-old contretemps

to a supposed
decades-old contretemps

between me and
Doris out there...

between me and
Doris out there...

that was just your
mother being paranoid.

that was just your
mother being paranoid.

Sure thing.

Sure thing.

Anyway, you're all set up.

Anyway, you're all set up.

Anyway, you're all set up.

Desk. Phones. Fax machine.

Desk. Phones. Fax machine.

The girl to take a letter.

The girl to take a letter.

Whatever you need.

And as always, I hope
that you enjoy my largesse.

And as always, I hope
that you enjoy my largesse.

And as always, I hope
that you enjoy my largesse.

And as always, I hope
that you enjoy my largesse.

And as always, Dad,
I thank you for this.

And as always, Dad,
I thank you for this.

And as always, Dad,
I thank you for this.

For the trip to Rundas.

For the trip to Rundas.

That really reset me,
just as you intended.

That really reset me,
just as you intended.

Even more so.

Even more so.

Good morning. Thank
you for agreeing to meet.

Good morning. Thank
you for agreeing to meet.

Well, how could I stop myself
from seeing what you wanted?

Well, how could I stop myself
from seeing what you wanted?

Well, how could I stop myself
from seeing what you wanted?

Indeed.

Indeed.

The answer to that question
is: I come with an offer.

The answer to that question
is: I come with an offer.

Pick a position for
yourself, senior level,

Pick a position for
yourself, senior level,

Pick a position for
yourself, senior level,

at one of these companies.

at one of these companies.

Oh.

Oh.

- Prince owns all of these?
- He does.

- Prince owns all of these?
- He does.

- Spread out across the country.
- Ah.

- Spread out across the country.
- Ah.

- So I beat it out of town?
- Only if it's a plus.

- So I beat it out of town?
- Only if it's a plus.

- You choose.

- You choose.

Head of Legal, Chief Counsel,

Head of Legal, Chief Counsel,

Director of
Operations, and the like.

Director of
Operations, and the like.

A restaurant group,
meat processing plants,

A restaurant group,
meat processing plants,

a boutique hotel chain,

a boutique hotel chain,

a boutique hotel chain,

tech ventures, textile
mills, clothing chains,

tech ventures, textile
mills, clothing chains,

auto parts manufacturers.

Differences don't
have to be permanent.

Differences don't
have to be permanent.

Differences don't
have to be permanent.

Temporary discord
between talented parties

Temporary discord
between talented parties

can be overcome for a
more productive future.

can be overcome for a
more productive future.

Mike says this offer is for
you to find the way forward.

Mike says this offer is for
you to find the way forward.

Leave you with
dignity in defeat.

Mmm.

Mmm.

Says you'd know what that means.

Yeah.

Yeah.

That does have
a familiar ring to it.

That does have
a familiar ring to it.

I'll admit, this is
not what I expected.

I'll admit, this is
not what I expected.

Hmm.

Hmm.

I'll leave you to ruminate
and check back shortly.

I'll leave you to ruminate
and check back shortly.

Who wouldn't want George
Foreman's imprimatur

Who wouldn't want George
Foreman's imprimatur

on their fat-reducing grill?

on their fat-reducing grill?

So, heck yes, Andrew,

So, heck yes, Andrew,

who wouldn't want Andrew
Yang's endorsement...

who wouldn't want Andrew
Yang's endorsement...

when the time is right.

when the time is right.

Which will be soon.

Which will be soon.

Thanks. We'll talk more.

Thanks. We'll talk more.

I don't know if you're
aware, but this is incendiary.

I don't know if you're
aware, but this is incendiary.

Incendiary.

Incendiary.

Who wrote what?

Who wrote what?

Wendy Rhoades.

Wendy Rhoades.

About this place. And
it has hijacked the day.

About this place. And
it has hijacked the day.

When did she do this?

When did she do this?

When she was gone
at that Buddhist retreat?

When she was gone
at that Buddhist retreat?

How it started. This
is how it's going.

How it started. This
is how it's going.

I saw her since her return.

I saw her since her return.

We spent real time together.
She never mentioned.

We spent real time together.
She never mentioned.

Note says she had
the ending wrong,

Note says she had
the ending wrong,

thanks you for the
help with the rewrite.

thanks you for the
help with the rewrite.

Dang it.

Dang it.

That's why she grilled me.

That's why she grilled me.

Ha! She-- Wow.

Ha! She-- Wow.

Less advanced
person figures she'll wait

Less advanced
person figures she'll wait

till the book is
announced or published,

deal with the flack then.

deal with the flack then.

But Wendy Rhoades, she shows
everyone way ahead of time,

But Wendy Rhoades, she shows
everyone way ahead of time,

as if to get our
blessing or feedback.

as if to get our
blessing or feedback.

as if to get our
blessing or feedback.

Gets in front of it all.

- Smart.
- Sure.

- Smart.
- Sure.

But a lot of our people
want you to kill it.

But a lot of our people
want you to kill it.

And you probably should.

And you probably should.

Probably will.

Probably will.

I already flagged the
most damning passages.

Okay, so that's the urgent.

Okay, so that's the urgent.

Now, let's deal
with the important.

Now, let's deal
with the important.

Ah, yes, your universal
basic income plan.

Ah, yes, your universal
basic income plan.

No, don't call it that.
It's Quality of Life Funds.

No, don't call it that.
It's Quality of Life Funds.

No, don't call it that.
It's Quality of Life Funds.

"QOLF"?

"QOLF"?

-Doesn't roll off the tongue.
-No, it does not.

- Doesn't roll off the tongue.
- No, it does not.

Mike Money, you know?

Mike Money, you know?

Mike Money.

Mike Money.

- Yeah, I like it.
- A thousand a month

- Yeah, I like it.
- A thousand a month

- for those who--
- Yep. Mike Money.

- for those who--
- Yep. Mike Money.

I'm sitting on a ton
of collateral right now,

I'm sitting on a ton
of collateral right now,

I'm sitting on a ton
of collateral right now,

so it's time to convince the
Brooklyn borough president

so it's time to convince the
Brooklyn borough president

to get behind a pilot program

to prove it works
and is scalable.

to prove it works
and is scalable.

I'm with you.

I'm with you.

But coming off our
Olympics collapse,

But coming off our
Olympics collapse,

you sure it's the right time?

you sure it's the right time?

That's exactly why
it has to be now.

That's exactly why
it has to be now.

At ease, sergeant.

Not at ease till you leave.

Not at ease till you leave.

That is why you're
a great soldier.

That is why you're
a great soldier.

Always at attention.

Always at attention.

You know the more productive
meetings are on your feet.

You know the more productive
meetings are on your feet.

You know the more productive
meetings are on your feet.

This is why I will
need you in my cabinet.

This is why I will
need you in my cabinet.

This is why I will
need you in my cabinet.

Like the cabinets
above the sink, or...?

Like the cabinets
above the sink, or...?

Not at all. You see--

Not at all. You see--

I see you want to close
to whisper distance.

I see you want to close
to whisper distance.

Don't. No one else can hear you.

Don't. No one else can hear you.

Fine.

Fine.

Die Informationen is
that Prince has called

Die Informationen is
that Prince has called

Die Informationen is
that Prince has called

a succession meeting.

I'm on the short list.

I'm on the short list.

And so, I'm here to give you
the chance to throw in early,

And so, I'm here to give you
the chance to throw in early,

And so, I'm here to give you
the chance to throw in early,

And so, I'm here to give you
the chance to throw in early,

thereby securing your place at
my elbow come the new morn.

thereby securing your place at
my elbow come the new morn.

thereby securing your place at
my elbow come the new morn.

So, can I count
on it? Your support.

So, can I count
on it? Your support.

I think you know exactly the
esteem in which I hold you.

I think you know exactly the
esteem in which I hold you.

I have been clear on the matter.

I have been clear on the matter.

And don't you think
I don't appreciate it.

And don't you think
I don't appreciate it.

I've got a good eye on you
for a sub-leadership spot.

I've got a good eye on you
for a sub-leadership spot.

I've got a good eye on you
for a sub-leadership spot.

A good eye.

A good eye.

Shrewd move.

Shrewd move.

Mike puts a
succession plan in place,

Mike puts a
succession plan in place,

makes investors think this
is the Model fucking U.N.,

makes investors think this
is the Model fucking U.N.,

makes investors think this
is the Model fucking U.N.,

then they leave the
czar the fuck alone.

then they leave the
czar the fuck alone.

Nothing quite so complicated.

Nothing quite so complicated.

I just want the firm
to be strong enough,

I just want the firm
to be strong enough,

resilient enough to
thrive, even if I'm gone.

resilient enough to
thrive, even if I'm gone.

Is there some legal
announcement forthcoming,

Is there some legal
announcement forthcoming,

Is there some legal
announcement forthcoming,

or dare I say, prognosis
you would wish to impart?

or dare I say, prognosis
you would wish to impart?

or dare I say, prognosis
you would wish to impart?

I get it. In the old regime,

I get it. In the old regime,

you'd receive your trading
orders from inside a pine box

you'd receive your trading
orders from inside a pine box

before you saw a
change of leadership.

before you saw a
change of leadership.

There's a reason why they
had to stab Caligula 30 times

There's a reason why they
had to stab Caligula 30 times

to haul him out of the palace.

to haul him out of the palace.

Axe Cap was run by diktat.

Axe Cap was run by diktat.

MPC is run by deliberation.

MPC is run by deliberation.

Axe Cap was built
on shock and surprise.

Axe Cap was built
on shock and surprise.

MPC is built on
planning and anticipation.

MPC is built on
planning and anticipation.

MPC is built on
planning and anticipation.

Investors shouldn't have
to guess what happens

Investors shouldn't have
to guess what happens

if my G650 goes down,

if my G650 goes down,

or I slide off a
steep rock face.

or I slide off a
steep rock face.

By naming a successor, I can--

By naming a successor, I can--

By naming a successor, I can--

My meeting. My agenda.

My meeting. My agenda.

Oh, uh, this is just a list
of my accomplishments.

Oh, uh, this is just a list
of my accomplishments.

Ergo, the fund's
accomplishments under my tenure.

Ergo, the fund's
accomplishments under my tenure.

Ergo, the fund's
accomplishments under my tenure.

Mike's not taking applications.

Mike's not taking applications.

I would never.

I would never.

James Garfield is
the better model here.

James Garfield is
the better model here.

James Garfield is
the better model here.

For that vest you're wearing?

JG wasn't the
showiest candidate.

JG wasn't the
showiest candidate.

Wasn't even on the first ballot

Wasn't even on the first ballot

at his own
nominating convention.

at his own
nominating convention.

But as the shinier
baubles lost their luster,

But as the shinier
baubles lost their luster,

he began to emerge
as the solid choice.

he began to emerge
as the solid choice.

he began to emerge
as the solid choice.

The consensus choice.

The consensus choice.

The consensus choice.

As I hope to do now,

As I hope to do now,

as opposed to
on the 36th ballot.

as opposed to
on the 36th ballot.

Well, there's only one
ballot in this contest.

Well, there's only one
ballot in this contest.

Zero chance you are on it.

Zero chance you are on it.

You're here
as parliamentarian.

You're here
as parliamentarian.

A glorified notetaker,
really. Not a voting member.

A glorified notetaker,
really. Not a voting member.

Not even on the ballot.

Not even on the ballot.

Please don't do that again.

Please don't do that again.

We need a voice
in who replaces you,

We need a voice
in who replaces you,

- however unlikely that may be.
- If you're even considering

- however unlikely that may be.
- If you're even considering

putting Spyros in the
line of succession--

putting Spyros in the
line of succession--

- Zero chance.
- Fine, fine.

- Zero chance.
- Fine, fine.

Consensus candidates rarely
emerge in the early going.

Consensus candidates rarely
emerge in the early going.

Consensus candidates rarely
emerge in the early going.

I'll just wait, steadily,

I'll just wait, steadily,

reliably, for the
factionalism to brew.

reliably, for the
factionalism to brew.

reliably, for the
factionalism to brew.

But your timing couldn't
have been better.

But your timing couldn't
have been better.

My designated successor
will be one of you.

My designated successor
will be one of you.

My designated successor
will be one of you.

To be decided how, exactly?

To be decided how, exactly?

I was planning on having
you speak at the next meeting.

I was planning on having
you speak at the next meeting.

Battle of ideas.

Battle of ideas.

But why don't we put
this thing on its feet?

But why don't we put
this thing on its feet?

But why don't we put
this thing on its feet?

Start defining your
command climate now

Start defining your
command climate now

and acting as-if.

and acting as-if.

'Cause it is coming.

'Cause it is coming.

And you're asking
me to read this book?

And you're asking
me to read this book?

I don't know what I'm asking.

I don't know what I'm asking.

You do.

You do.

Now let yourself tell me.

Now let yourself tell me.

I don't think of myself
as a fearful person

I don't think of myself
as a fearful person

I don't think of myself
as a fearful person

or a particularly
strategic thinker.

or a particularly
strategic thinker.

As to the first,

As to the first,

As to the first,

the job of living is the job
of understanding that fear.

the job of living is the job
of understanding that fear.

the job of living is the job
of understanding that fear.

As to the second...

As to the second...

this, right here, is the place

this, right here, is the place

we give up the lies we tell
ourselves about who we are.

we give up the lies we tell
ourselves about who we are.

we give up the lies we tell
ourselves about who we are.

I said something so similar
to somebody recently.

I said something so similar
to somebody recently.

I said something so similar
to somebody recently.

But, shit, yes.

But, shit, yes.

Daniel, yes.

Daniel, yes.

It applies here too.

It applies here too.

I did something that
was both strategic

I did something that
was both strategic

and driven by fear today.

and driven by fear today.

I engineered a way
to distract the subjects

I engineered a way
to distract the subjects

of the book with
the book itself.

of the book with
the book itself.

of the book with
the book itself.

That way, they would lobby me
about how they were portrayed

That way, they would lobby me
about how they were portrayed

instead of if they'd
only heard about it,

instead of if they'd
only heard about it,

trying to get me
not to publish it.

trying to get me
not to publish it.

So preying on their fear
while giving in to your own.

So preying on their fear
while giving in to your own.

So preying on their fear
while giving in to your own.

I'd like to tell myself
that's not the case.

I'd like to tell myself
that's not the case.

Have you considered
the other choice?

Have you considered
the other choice?

Not publishing?

Not publishing?

- You think I shouldn't publish?
- No.

- You think I shouldn't publish?
- No.

I'm not sharing that opinion.

I'm not sharing that opinion.

I'm asking a different question.

I'm asking a different question.

What would it feel
like to hold back?

What would it feel
like to hold back?

What would it feel
like to hold back?

It feels...

It feels...

writing it felt like
letting the bile out.

writing it felt like
letting the bile out.

Like coming clean.

Like coming clean.

Like a chance to
redeem not only myself,

Like a chance to
redeem not only myself,

but the people who do this work

but the people who do this work

and the people who want to.

and the people who want to.

Or is this the
performance of all that?

Or is this the
performance of all that?

Or is this the
performance of all that?

Of letting go of
the need for power

Of letting go of
the need for power

Of letting go of
the need for power

and influence and money

and influence and money

while still feeding
all those same needs.

while still feeding
all those same needs.

while still feeding
all those same needs.

Are you finally putting
those temptations to bed?

Are you finally putting
those temptations to bed?

Or are you fueling them?

Or are you fueling them?

Is that what it is?

Is that what it is?

Probably not.

Probably not.

Well, it's probably as you say.

Well, it's probably as you say.

The arrow launched from the bow,

The arrow launched from the bow,

The arrow launched from the bow,

point of no return and all that.

point of no return and all that.

Right?

Right?

- Nihao.
- Thanks.

- Nihao.
- Thanks.

How was China?

How was China?

Here. Li shang wang lai.

Here. Li shang wang lai.

Traditional gift-giving.

Traditional gift-giving.

You don't open it
in front of the giver.

You don't open it
in front of the giver.

Philip is correct, you heathen.

Philip is correct, you heathen.

Thank you for your
worldliness, Philip.

Thank you for your
worldliness, Philip.

Makes sense that Prince
is considering you for--

Was surprised you
weren't in the room.

Was surprised you
weren't in the room.

I was still in the
air, flying back.

I was still in the
air, flying back.

- Must've been why.
- Right.

- Must've been why.
- Right.

You want to give
this place a real gift?

You want to give
this place a real gift?

Get this Wendy
Rhoades book spiked.

Get this Wendy
Rhoades book spiked.

Chronicles the era before
my time here mostly,

but it's distracting folks.

but it's distracting folks.

- You read it?
- On the plane.

- You read it?
- On the plane.

A real page-turner.

A real page-turner.

The raw portrayals,
the ugliness.

The raw portrayals,
the ugliness.

Morale was so
good after the party,

Morale was so
good after the party,

but at the moment,
it ain't great.

but at the moment,
it ain't great.

I find Wendy's
work kind of fascinating.

I find Wendy's
work kind of fascinating.

And Lance isn't a wholly
inaccurate depiction.

And Lance isn't a wholly
inaccurate depiction.

And Lance isn't a wholly
inaccurate depiction.

"Dark, dangerous looks,

and a knife fighter's attitude
towards the stock market."

and a knife fighter's attitude
towards the stock market."

and a knife fighter's attitude
towards the stock market."

Depiction of who?

Me.

Me.

Uh, by my read,
Lance is clearly Victor.

Uh, by my read,
Lance is clearly Victor.

- That's right.
- But I thought...

- That's right.
- But I thought...

Wait, then who am I?

Wait, then who am I?

Ooh, Tom. You're Tom.

Ooh, Tom. You're Tom.

"With a trading style as crisp
as a basket of unfolded laundry.

"With a trading style as crisp
as a basket of unfolded laundry.

"With a trading style as crisp
as a basket of unfolded laundry.

Aggressive enough?
Time would tell.

Aggressive enough?
Time would tell.

Aggressive enough?
Time would tell.

But a world away
from the typical alphas."

But a world away
from the typical alphas."

There you go.

There you go.

Crap. This
character is clueless.

Crap. This
character is clueless.

And he's barely even in it.

And he's barely even in it.

Wags, you've
gotta talk to Prince

and get him to
stop this damn book.

and get him to
stop this damn book.

Bigger issues on my
desktop at the moment.

Bigger issues on my
desktop at the moment.

What's up, gents?

What's up, gents?

I come bearing gifts,

I come bearing gifts,

and I'm not just talking
about red gift-wrapped crap

and I'm not just talking
about red gift-wrapped crap

I picked up at duty-free.

I picked up at duty-free.

- We're listening.
- I've got a way for us to slide,

-We're listening.
- I've got a way for us to slide,

gigolo-style, into
a Chinese payday.

gigolo-style, into
a Chinese payday.

It's
infrastructure-as-investment,

It's
infrastructure-as-investment,

a major Peeps Republic
play in hydroelectric dams

a major Peeps Republic
play in hydroelectric dams

a major Peeps Republic
play in hydroelectric dams

and high-speed rail across Asia.

and high-speed rail across Asia.

I set the table for you.

I set the table for you.

Manchu-Han
Imperial Banquet-style.

Manchu-Han
Imperial Banquet-style.

All you need to do
is lend your name

All you need to do
is lend your name

so it all passes the smell
test with Western investors,

so it all passes the smell
test with Western investors,

and sit back and
collect your profits.

and sit back and
collect your profits.

Oh!

Oh!

And you don't even
need to get on the flight.

And you don't even
need to get on the flight.

Just show up to a
meeting with the partners

Just show up to a
meeting with the partners

and some highly
motivated party officials

and some highly
motivated party officials

who are in New York this week,

who are in New York this week,

and watch the renminbi
come pouring in.

and watch the renminbi
come pouring in.

Yeah, this is a probably not.

Yeah, this is a probably not.

Sorry, but we're on our way out.

Sorry, but we're on our way out.

Hold on. This is free money.

Hold on. This is free money.

This is Amazon in '99.
This is Bitcoin in '09.

This is Amazon in '99.
This is Bitcoin in '09.

- This is--
- Like he said.

- This is--
- Like he said.

And like he said.

And like he said.

You didn't even take your...

You didn't even take your...

What?

You know, Kate, I
kept checking the door

You know, Kate, I
kept checking the door

at that sad fiesta
Dave threw for me.

at that sad fiesta
Dave threw for me.

at that sad fiesta
Dave threw for me.

But you didn't show.

But you didn't show.

Seemed like it might
change the focus of the event.

Seemed like it might
change the focus of the event.

Seemed like it might
change the focus of the event.

But I did want to make
sure to come see you.

But I did want to make
sure to come see you.

To congratulate you.

To congratulate you.

To see what's next.
To raise a toast to you.

To see what's next.
To raise a toast to you.

Oh.

Oh.

The thing is,

because I trained you...

because I trained you...

and, to be fair, your
father before me...

and, to be fair, your
father before me...

and, to be fair, your
father before me...

and because of your current
role as Prince's Leslie Abramson...

and because of your current
role as Prince's Leslie Abramson...

and because of your current
role as Prince's Leslie Abramson...

Nice pull. Abramson
didn't win all that much,

Nice pull. Abramson
didn't win all that much,

so I don't really see
the similarity, but...

so I don't really see
the similarity, but...

so I don't really see
the similarity, but...

- Oh, I miss this

- Oh, I miss this

back and forth,

back and forth,

the genuine rapport
we always had.

One of the reasons
why I was so excited

One of the reasons
why I was so excited

when Prince offered
you a role in one of his...

when Prince offered
you a role in one of his...

So this isn't
merely a social call.

So this isn't
merely a social call.

Well, as you said,
you trained me.

Well, as you said,
you trained me.

Well, as you said,
you trained me.

Social calls weren't really part
of the curriculum, were they?

Social calls weren't really part
of the curriculum, were they?

Well, you left before the
education was finished.

Well, you left before the
education was finished.

Here's a chance for
us to learn together.

Here's a chance for
us to learn together.

Here's a chance for
us to learn together.

Grow together.

Grow together.

We joining Amway?

If Amway were as
highly functioning,

If Amway were as
highly functioning,

efficient and collegial
as Prince's organization,

efficient and collegial
as Prince's organization,

- I'd be all for it.
- Oh.

- I'd be all for it.
- Oh.

Except there's no
way it's as lucrative.

That good, huh?

That good, huh?

Water's warm, Chuck.

And welcoming.

And welcoming.

In this post-everything
environment,

In this post-everything
environment,

with the world shrinking for
someone your age and profile...

with the world shrinking for
someone your age and profile...

with the world shrinking for
someone your age and profile...

Prince offer might the
best coming down the pike.

Prince offer might the
best coming down the pike.

Oh, here's to you, Kate.

Oh, here's to you, Kate.

They may have
made others like you,

They may have
made others like you,

but I ain't come across one.

but I ain't come across one.

Mm...

Mm...

And as to your mission,

And as to your mission,

I will answer in due time.

I will answer in due time.

I thought it was bad form

I thought it was bad form

to have that Scooter Dunbar
come to me as a surrogate,

to have that Scooter Dunbar
come to me as a surrogate,

but I put that aside.

And I have been pondering.

And I have been pondering.

And I give you my oath

And I give you my oath

that I will surface
a proper response.

that I will surface
a proper response.

that I will surface
a proper response.

I have, in fact, been
working on one.

I have, in fact, been
working on one.

Prince.

You
know, the thing is, Chuck,

You
know, the thing is, Chuck,

You
know, the thing is, Chuck,

Prince doesn't lose.

Prince doesn't lose.

Not for long.

Not for long.

Seems to me he always
gets what he wants,

Seems to me he always
gets what he wants,

and right now

and right now

and right now

what he wants is you.

what he wants is you.

You had to assume,
you had to know...

You had to assume,
you had to know...

you had to have told him that
I would be in a warring posture

you had to have told him that
I would be in a warring posture

you had to have told him that
I would be in a warring posture

toward the man who took
what I was away from me.

toward the man who took
what I was away from me.

Even if you knew I'd
hold no ill will toward you,

Even if you knew I'd
hold no ill will toward you,

who no doubt
orchestrated it all.

who no doubt
orchestrated it all.

who no doubt
orchestrated it all.

And I hold no ill
will toward you.

This, right now, is
me at my kindest.

This, right now, is
me at my kindest.

This, right now, is
me at my kindest.

I knew all that,

I knew all that,

and I came here
anyway to tell you

and I came here
anyway to tell you

that this is the moment
you accept who you are

that this is the moment
you accept who you are

and not who you were,

and not who you were,

and to find something in
the wide world of Prince

and to find something in
the wide world of Prince

that you want to do.

There may be other
paths for you, but they all--

There may be other
paths for you, but they all--

every highway, dirty
road and gravel path--

every highway, dirty
road and gravel path--

lead one way:

lead one way:

to the even more complete
destruction of Chuck Rhoades.

to the even more complete
destruction of Chuck Rhoades.

to the even more complete
destruction of Chuck Rhoades.

You, Mike Prince,

You, Mike Prince,

want a guaranteed
income for New Yorkers?

want a guaranteed
income for New Yorkers?

That's right.

That's right.

Cancer diagnosis? Tax dodge?

Cancer diagnosis? Tax dodge?

Ashton Kutcher and friends

Ashton Kutcher and friends

going to come out of
retirement to punk me?

going to come out of
retirement to punk me?

Just a plan to lift
this city off its knees.

Just a plan to lift
this city off its knees.

My press guy, who knows
how I feel about your tax bracket,

My press guy, who knows
how I feel about your tax bracket,

that it shouldn't exist,

that it shouldn't exist,

he was ready to leak the
fuck out of this meeting.

he was ready to leak the
fuck out of this meeting.

He'll be fine. We're about
to give him plenty to do.

He'll be fine. We're about
to give him plenty to do.

I'm Brooklyn borough president,

I'm Brooklyn borough president,

but City Council
has say over funds.

but City Council
has say over funds.

They won't go along with this.

They won't go along with this.

You've got discretionary funds.

- Not on that scale.
- Then pull a Bull Moose.

- Not on that scale.
- Then pull a Bull Moose.

When T.R., the
original Rough Rider,

wanted to send his Great
White Fleet of battleships

around the world as
a show of naval power,

around the world as
a show of naval power,

Congress wouldn't foot the bill.

Congress wouldn't foot the bill.

So he scraped together
enough to send them halfway.

So he scraped together
enough to send them halfway.

So he scraped together
enough to send them halfway.

Told Congress, "You
want to bring 'em home,

Told Congress, "You
want to bring 'em home,

well, that's up to you."

Announce the program,

Announce the program,

and then shame the
progressive wing of the council

and then shame the
progressive wing of the council

into coming along with it.

into coming along with it.

This time Brooklyn makes,

This time Brooklyn makes,

the rest of the world takes.

the rest of the world takes.

Mike Money starts here and now.

Mike Money starts here and now.

Mike Money starts here and now.

Yeah, don't leak the
meeting to the Times.

Yeah, don't leak the
meeting to the Times.

Yeah, don't leak the
meeting to the Times.

We're gonna give them
a much bigger story.

We're gonna give them
a much bigger story.

Motherhusker.

Motherhusker.

When I first arrived,

When I first arrived,

you probably knew
me as a data cruncher.

you probably knew
me as a data cruncher.

I was green, so
the sun rose and set

I was green, so
the sun rose and set

with the numbers for me.

with the numbers for me.

And, sure, the
results were good--

market-beating.

market-beating.

Someone's confidence
level is market-beating too.

Someone's confidence
level is market-beating too.

And they're being
tapped for leadership,

And they're being
tapped for leadership,

but when I do
that, it's called--

Obnoxious.

Obnoxious.

I was gonna say too aggressive.

I was gonna say too aggressive.

Jeez.

Jeez.

But time has passed,

But time has passed,

and now I have experience.

I've been through the
wars and bear my scars

I've been through the
wars and bear my scars

and my wins.

and my wins.

But I have also evolved.

Now I recognize events.

Now I recognize events.

And when I see one, I have
got the stomach to go all in--

And when I see one, I have
got the stomach to go all in--

Shooter, shooter, coming out!

Shooter, shooter, coming out!

Excuse me?

Excuse me?

What you're describing is--

What you're describing is--

An event-driven approach,

An event-driven approach,

combined with
early-stage investment

in hyper-growth companies.

in hyper-growth companies.

Disruptors...

Disruptors...

And that sounds
pretty damn good.

And that sounds
pretty damn good.

What it sounds
like is, you're a gunslinger.

What it sounds
like is, you're a gunslinger.

Sexy rap, but what's
the process going to be?

Sexy rap, but what's
the process going to be?

Everyone here
knows I'm thorough,

Everyone here
knows I'm thorough,

and my process will be solid.

and my process will be solid.

But more importantly, that I
don't have to conform to styles.

But more importantly, that I
don't have to conform to styles.

I can see the way the pieces
are moving and make a big call.

I can see the way the pieces
are moving and make a big call.

Sure, you're John Tuld,

Sure, you're John Tuld,

and you know when
the music's going to stop.

and you know when
the music's going to stop.

And the result could
be a hot quarter,

but over time, once
your barrels cool off,

but over time, once
your barrels cool off,

but over time, once
your barrels cool off,

what's the work
environment gonna be like?

what's the work
environment gonna be like?

I mean, this place was
already a Wild West show.

I mean, this place was
already a Wild West show.

I, too, would like to know.

Yep. Me too.

Yep. Me too.

Yeah, you
gonna peel people off

Yeah, you
gonna peel people off

at the slightest
sign of a downturn?

at the slightest
sign of a downturn?

It's always
really the highest earner

It's always
really the highest earner

who commands the most respect,

so if you were in charge,

so if you were in charge,

what would the
leadership climate be?

what would the
leadership climate be?

Tough but fair. Results-based.

Tough but fair. Results-based.

You deliver, you'll get
room to run, innovate.

You deliver, you'll get
room to run, innovate.

You stumble, things
tighten up. That's the reality.

You stumble, things
tighten up. That's the reality.

You want hugs and
tea? Go to an ashram.

You want hugs and
tea? Go to an ashram.

You want hugs and
tea? Go to an ashram.

You want to get
rich, come to me.

You want to get
rich, come to me.

You here to make
money or friends?

That's really the only
question you need to ask.

That's really the only
question you need to ask.

That's really the only
question you need to ask.

I've got one other question.

I've got one other question.

What's for lunch, Chef?

What's for lunch, Chef?

Today, the lunch is from abcV.

Today, the lunch is from abcV.

Today, the lunch is from abcV.

All plant-based and vegan.

All plant-based and vegan.

We have smoked potato and aioli.

We have cauliflower
and turmeric.

We have cauliflower
and turmeric.

We have cauliflower
and turmeric.

We have some
dates, some coconuts,

We have some
dates, some coconuts,

dosas, lentils.

- Bon appétit.
- Let's eat!

- Bon appétit.
- Let's eat!

Philip...

Philip...

help yourself to a plate...

and eat it at your desk.

and eat it at your desk.

Hmm!

Hmm!

If I'd had this before,

If I'd had this before,

prosecuting you all would've
been a hell of a lot easier.

prosecuting you all would've
been a hell of a lot easier.

While we're on the
subject of career flubs,

While we're on the
subject of career flubs,

help me understand
what's so fucking toxic

help me understand
what's so fucking toxic

about Chinese
money all of a sudden?

about Chinese
money all of a sudden?

I heard Mike didn't go for your
Chinese infrastructure thing.

I heard Mike didn't go for your
Chinese infrastructure thing.

If there's some
restricted list I ignored,

If there's some
restricted list I ignored,

like every other
email in my inbox--

like every other
email in my inbox--

No. I signed off on
it. Not toxic to me.

No. I signed off on
it. Not toxic to me.

Or Compliance. Or
Risk Management.

Or Compliance. Or
Risk Management.

The fuck am I missing here?

The fuck am I missing here?

Maybe just this.

Maybe just this.

Mike knows a lot of
things that we don't.

Mike knows a lot of
things that we don't.

And we both know
he's not sloppy or erratic

And we both know
he's not sloppy or erratic

or impulsive, not
about anything, ever.

or impulsive, not
about anything, ever.

or impulsive, not
about anything, ever.

So I don't even push?

So I don't even push?

I just leave all the stacks
of yuan on the table?

I just leave all the stacks
of yuan on the table?

All I can tell you is
what a good lawyer does:

All I can tell you is
what a good lawyer does:

All I can tell you is
what a good lawyer does:

Obey your client's
wishes, however ill-advised,

Obey your client's
wishes, however ill-advised,

but keep all options open,

but keep all options open,

in case they come
to their senses.

in case they come
to their senses.

Well, I thought we could have a
more honest conversation here.

Well, I thought we could have a
more honest conversation here.

Well, I thought we could have a
more honest conversation here.

I was honest at the
shindig the other day.

I was honest at the
shindig the other day.

-But, yes.

- But, yes.

Absolutely easier to
meet out of the office.

Absolutely easier to
meet out of the office.

You pushed back
plenty hard on me.

You pushed back
plenty hard on me.

You pushed back
plenty hard on me.

I have to be independent.

I have to be independent.

Of course.

But if there are
commonalities of interest,

But if there are
commonalities of interest,

But if there are
commonalities of interest,

paths to success for both of us,

paths to success for both of us,

I will hear you out.

I will hear you out.

Hear me on why Mike
Money is such a good target.

Hear me on why Mike
Money is such a good target.

Not sure I see it the same way.

Not sure I see it the same way.

Not sure I see it the same way.

The "Mike" in Mike Money is the
guy who engineered my removal.

The "Mike" in Mike Money is the
guy who engineered my removal.

- He did that thing.

- He did that thing.

- He did that thing.

It doesn't mean this
thing is all wrong.

It doesn't mean this
thing is all wrong.

He wants to give vast
sums of money away

He wants to give vast
sums of money away

- to people who need it--
- The question to ask yourself

- to people who need it--
- The question to ask yourself

when it comes to
these magnates is:

when it comes to
these magnates is:

Why?

Why is he giving
away this much zloty?

Why is he giving
away this much zloty?

Why is he giving
away this much zloty?

Here's a why:

Here's a why:

Why does it
matter if he, in fact,

Why does it
matter if he, in fact,

gives this money away
with no direct benefit

gives this money away
with no direct benefit

coming back to him,

coming back to him,

and doesn't break
the law doing it?

and doesn't break
the law doing it?

Because we both know.

Because we both know.

Guys like him, there's
always a benefit.

Guys like him, there's
always a benefit.

It's always about themselves.

It's always about themselves.

Probably wants to scoop up
the stimmies and invest them,

Probably wants to scoop up
the stimmies and invest them,

or ride the market
wave on the inflow.

or ride the market
wave on the inflow.

And let's talk about
those vast sums.

And let's talk about
those vast sums.

And let's talk about
those vast sums.

Where do you imagine
they're coming from?

Where do you imagine
they're coming from?

His bank account.
His money belt.

His bank account.
His money belt.

His bank account.
His money belt.

I can't find evidence of that
in any of the firm's disclosures.

I can't find evidence of that
in any of the firm's disclosures.

I can't find evidence of that
in any of the firm's disclosures.

No, Prince hasn't
liquidated any positions.

No, Prince hasn't
liquidated any positions.

In fact, the fund is levered up.

In fact, the fund is levered up.

My thought is,

My thought is,

he's going to borrow
against the land

he rolled up for the Olympics,

he rolled up for the Olympics,

he rolled up for the Olympics,

land your office can
take back by right.

land your office can
take back by right.

He bought it for an
express purpose,

He bought it for an
express purpose,

for which he isn't using it.

for which he isn't using it.

Can't, in fact.

Can't, in fact.

There's truth in
what you're saying,

There's truth in
what you're saying,

but as I sit here
chewing it over,

but as I sit here
chewing it over,

but as I sit here
chewing it over,

I don't want to digest it,

because it's starting
to taste a bit rank.

because it's starting
to taste a bit rank.

You went all in against Prince,

You went all in against Prince,

You went all in against Prince,

and if we are honest
with each other, you lost.

and if we are honest
with each other, you lost.

and if we are honest
with each other, you lost.

You won a round, but you lost.

You won a round, but you lost.

You won a round, but you lost.

If same happens to me,

If same happens to me,

all our other work
is jeopardized.

all our other work
is jeopardized.

Not a mistake I want to make.

Not a mistake I want to make.

Not now. Not at the beginning.

Not now. Not at the beginning.

Hmm.

Mommy,
Daddy, look at me

Mommy,
Daddy, look at me

I went to school
And I got a degree

I went to school
And I got a degree

All my friends
call it "The big D"

All my friends
call it "The big D"

All my friends
call it "The big D"

I went to school
And I got the big D

I went to school
And I got the big D

I went to school
And I got the big D

All right, my friends.

All right, my friends.

Got the Golden Boy here.

It is Glenlivet scotch,

It is Glenlivet scotch,

Madeira and a
little bit of Calvados.

Madeira and a
little bit of Calvados.

Thank you. Alex
here has my card,

Thank you. Alex
here has my card,

so order what you
want on my tab.

Thank you.

Is everyone
sufficiently hydrated?

Is everyone
sufficiently hydrated?

Good. I'll get going.

Good. I'll get going.

I want to talk about systems.

Running things proper,
so the returns are too.

Running things proper,
so the returns are too.

Oh, this is a pitch session?

Oh, this is a pitch session?

I thought it was
just a drinks thing

I thought it was
just a drinks thing

under the all-inclusive banner.

under the all-inclusive banner.

Anyway, continue.

Anyway, continue.

Winning in today's
environment is really about rigor.

Winning in today's
environment is really about rigor.

Research. Opportunities.

Research. Opportunities.

We start with data,
prove our hypothesis,

We start with data,
prove our hypothesis,

test it scientifically,
manage our risk,

test it scientifically,
manage our risk,

and take our profits to the--

Hooray, another
cookie-cutter hedge fund.

Hooray, another
cookie-cutter hedge fund.

You'll manage to turn a
bellwether into one of the herd,

You'll manage to turn a
bellwether into one of the herd,

if they go along with you.

if they go along with you.

Yeah, the buttoned-down
approach has never worked for me.

Yeah, the buttoned-down
approach has never worked for me.

I got to be able to make moves.

I got to be able to make moves.

Sure, it's easy to mock
being technically sound,

Sure, it's easy to mock
being technically sound,

but the goal isn't just
a few hot quarters.

but the goal isn't just
a few hot quarters.

It's a real track
record. A career.

It's a real track
record. A career.

So under your stewardship,

So under your stewardship,

you'd be blocking the
high-risk/high-reward stuff.

you'd be blocking the
high-risk/high-reward stuff.

That would have left us
out of crypto, certain tech.

That would have left us
out of crypto, certain tech.

That happened to
me, I'd off myself.

That happened to
me, I'd off myself.

Or the boss who wouldn't let me

risk it for the biscuit.

risk it for the biscuit.

I too would
find that tough to live with.

I too would
find that tough to live with.

Opportunities are finite.

Opportunities are finite.

Too conservative
an approach, and--

Let's stay on track.

Let's stay on track.

My method is not going
to leave profit on the table

My method is not going
to leave profit on the table

at the expense of
whatever gains you guy--

at the expense of
whatever gains you guy--

Oh! Classic throwback.

Oh! Classic throwback.

Oh! Classic throwback.

Left my wallet In El Segundo

Left my wallet In El Segundo

Left my wallet in El Segundo

Left my wallet in El Segundo

Lookit. Bachelorette
party, 12 o'clock high.

Lookit. Bachelorette
party, 12 o'clock high.

Lookit. Bachelorette
party, 12 o'clock high.

The ultimate proving ground.

Tiaras and everything. Let's go.

Tiaras and everything. Let's go.

No. I can't.

No. I can't.

Too intimidating.

You can.

Go get 'em.

Go get 'em.

You got this.

You got this.

You're right.

You're right.

I'm no Tom.

I'm no Tom.

I can be a Lance.

I can be a Lance.

I will be.

I will be.

Damn right. I'll lead.

Damn right. I'll lead.

You stay on my wing.

You stay on my wing.

Alex, start eight shots of
your best tequila chilling.

Alex, start eight shots of
your best tequila chilling.

Alex, start eight shots of
your best tequila chilling.

Put it on the tab. We'll be
back with our new friends.

Put it on the tab. We'll be
back with our new friends.

Whoa, wait, we were
just in the middle of this.

Whoa, wait, we were
just in the middle of this.

I thought we were kind of done.

I thought we were kind of done.

Just give me five.

Fun venue.

Tough place for work talk.

Tough place for work talk.

Uh-huh.

Uh-huh.

I gotta get it I
got, got to get...

I gotta get it I
got, got to get...

I gotta get it I
got, got to get...

It should be you. I know
it. Just so you know it.

It should be you. I know
it. Just so you know it.

- About what I said--
- I know it.

-About what I said--
-I know it.

You know it.

You know it.

That's all.

The irony is, they're
off by a couple bil.

The irony is, they're
off by a couple bil.

Our aerospace
holdings aren't public yet.

Our aerospace
holdings aren't public yet.

Our aerospace
holdings aren't public yet.

Let's focus on the
Mike Money rollout.

Let's focus on the
Mike Money rollout.

Others throw mud,
we play error-free ball.

Others throw mud,
we play error-free ball.

Nice work circulating
that Finnish study.

Nice work circulating
that Finnish study.

- Press are all citing it.
- Most reporters are lazy.

- Press are all citing it.
- Most reporters are lazy.

You just got to cut
their steak for them.

You just got to cut
their steak for them.

Yang was effusive on MSNBC.

Yang was effusive on MSNBC.

Got Maddow to
call it "Mike Money"

by the end of the segment.

by the end of the segment.

AOC called, Bob Reich called.

AOC called, Bob Reich called.

Novo wants to help
on the crypto piece.

Novo wants to help
on the crypto piece.

Plus half of City
Council called.

I want to call
them all personally.

I want to call
them all personally.

Press requests
are coming in too.

Press requests
are coming in too.

The plan is to sit with a few
who really shape the CW--

The plan is to sit with a few
who really shape the CW--

The Heilemanns, the Habermans--

The Heilemanns, the Habermans--

to generate think pieces
on your new capitalism.

to generate think pieces
on your new capitalism.

Clock's already viral.

Clock's already viral.

Clock's already viral.

Gail texted me some
of the memes, Andy too.

Gail texted me some
of the memes, Andy too.

Now, if it's reached
high-altitude at Longs Peak,

Now, if it's reached
high-altitude at Longs Peak,

it's gonna make Mike Money
look like pocket change.

it's gonna make Mike Money
look like pocket change.

Who the heck put it there?

Who the heck put it there?

Several groups
are taking credit.

Several groups
are taking credit.

Like the terrorist attack it is.

Like the terrorist attack it is.

- Anything?
- I don't see a legal recourse.

- Anything?
- I don't see a legal recourse.

- It's defamation.
- Not if it's factual.

- It's defamation.
- Not if it's factual.

What about a zoning violation?
This is a residential street.

What about a zoning violation?
This is a residential street.

What about a zoning violation?
This is a residential street.

If we want to wait six months
for the Department of Buildings

If we want to wait six months
for the Department of Buildings

to sort it out, sure.

to sort it out, sure.

So we throw Skadden
Arps at whoever put it up,

So we throw Skadden
Arps at whoever put it up,

drown them in billable hours.

We don't know where to throw.

We don't know where to throw.

It's paid for by a 501
that hasn't disclosed,

It's paid for by a 501
that hasn't disclosed,

It's paid for by a 501
that hasn't disclosed,

and rents space from a
wholly-owned subsidiary.

and rents space from a
wholly-owned subsidiary.

- Whoever did this did it right.
- Hello?

- Whoever did this did it right.
- Hello?

Yes, Madame Borough President.

Yes, Madame Borough President.

I have him right here.

- Some magic act.

- Some magic act.

Sawing a lady in half while
she screams her lungs out.

Sawing a lady in half while
she screams her lungs out.

It's a stunt. It's coming down.

It's a stunt. It's coming down.

And the press stories
and the Twitter posts?

And the press stories
and the Twitter posts?

They coming down too?

We're tackling
income inequality,

and you're surprised to
find stones in our passway?

and you're surprised to
find stones in our passway?

and you're surprised to
find stones in our passway?

You want the blues, Mike?

Talk to the OMB.

Talk to the OMB.

Talk to the Council
Finance Committee,

Talk to the Council
Finance Committee,

'cause they want to know how
we go Dutch on Mike Money

'cause they want to know how
we go Dutch on Mike Money

'cause they want to know how
we go Dutch on Mike Money

when you've got more
than the whole damn city.

when you've got more
than the whole damn city.

It's a one-day story.

It's a one-day story.

Clock's ticking.

Bonnie, it's so nice to--

Bonnie, it's so nice to--

"Bryn, so tough, yet so brittle

"Bryn, so tough, yet so brittle

"that a friendly
pat on the shoulder

"that a friendly
pat on the shoulder

might break her into
a thousand pieces."

might break her into
a thousand pieces."

Fuck that shit.

Fuck that shit.

Bryn isn't you, Bonnie.

Bryn isn't you, Bonnie.

Shit.

Shit.

Yes, she is. She is. You are.

Yes, she is. She is. You are.

Yes, she is. She is. You are.

You can't do this

because it's wrong and unfair,

because it's wrong and unfair,

because it's wrong and unfair,

and feels like a
violation of trust.

and feels like a
violation of trust.

We can talk about
those feelings.

We can talk about
those feelings.

I don't want to talk to you
about my feelings ever again.

I don't want to talk to you
about my feelings ever again.

You made me
think that I had feelings,

You made me
think that I had feelings,

which I was fucking just
fine before all of that bullshit.

which I was fucking just
fine before all of that bullshit.

which I was fucking just
fine before all of that bullshit.

And now I, like, cry.

And now I, like, cry.

- Really?
- You do?

- Really?
- You do?

Once, but the point is...

Once, but the point is...

Fuck, Wendy, what the fuck?

Fuck, Wendy, what the fuck?

Fuck, Wendy, what the fuck?

The truth isn't always
pleasant, but it is useful.

The truth isn't always
pleasant, but it is useful.

Not to this place. It will...

Not to this place. It will...

Not to this place. It will...

Internally, it is
causing trouble.

And externally, it
is going to make us

And externally, it
is going to make us

look ridiculous and--

look ridiculous and--

I know, a man in your position

I know, a man in your position

cannot afford to
look ridiculous.

I was not going to
quote Godfather at you,

I was not going to
quote Godfather at you,

I was not going to
quote Godfather at you,

but now that you have, yes.

but now that you have, yes.

Look, if there are
particular details

Look, if there are
particular details

that you find
personally revealing--

that you find
personally revealing--

that you find
personally revealing--

and for the record,
let me be clear

that none of this is
really about any of you

in a way that is actionable,

in a way that is actionable,

which has been vetted by
the publisher and et cetera--

which has been vetted by
the publisher and et cetera--

which has been vetted by
the publisher and et cetera--

But if there are
particular details

But if there are
particular details

that you wish changed,

that you wish changed,

well, that's why I
gave you an early look.

well, that's why I
gave you an early look.

What if you just
fucking stuff it.

What if you just
fucking stuff it.

What if you just
fucking stuff it.

I have a suggestion for where.

I have a suggestion for where.

I can't.

I can't.

I have to get this out there.

I have to get this out there.

I have to tell the truth.

I have to tell the truth.

Sorry it hurts.

Sorry it hurts.

Sorry isn't the end of anything.

Sorry isn't the end of anything.

If you mean it, it's
supposed to be the beginning

If you mean it, it's
supposed to be the beginning

that leads to a change.

that leads to a change.

You've just described
what my book is.

You've just described
what my book is.

Rule number one of apologies is:

Rule number one of apologies is:

You don't do it if it
makes the situation worse.

You don't do it if it
makes the situation worse.

Well
fucking said, Ben Kim.

Well
fucking said, Ben Kim.

Ah, soy.

Ah, soy.

The OG in alternative milks.

The OG in alternative milks.

The OG in alternative milks.

- It stands the test of time.
- Sure,

- It stands the test of time.
- Sure,

because people have
become habituated to it.

because people have
become habituated to it.

To me, it has the
mouthfeel of puddle water

To me, it has the
mouthfeel of puddle water

and tastes like I would imagine

and tastes like I would imagine

the breast milk of a
lactating vegan drifter

the breast milk of a
lactating vegan drifter

living out of a VW
camper van would.

living out of a VW
camper van would.

And look at you with
your blessed oat milk.

And look at you with
your blessed oat milk.

It froths velvety smooth
for asinine latte art,

It froths velvety smooth
for asinine latte art,

It froths velvety smooth
for asinine latte art,

which you probably
practice in your free time.

which you probably
practice in your free time.

And the caloric content?

You may not be drinking cow,

You may not be drinking cow,

but enough oat and
you'll be fat as one.

but enough oat and
you'll be fat as one.

With zero nutritional value.

With zero nutritional value.

You sure you
haven't puffed up a bit

You sure you
haven't puffed up a bit

since your first cup
at the opening bell?

since your first cup
at the opening bell?

Just look
at fucking that.

Just look
at fucking that.

Just look
at fucking that.

- Mm.
- Just as you said.

- Mm.
- Just as you said.

It's like the statue of David.

It's like the statue of David.

It's one thing to hear about it,

It's one thing to hear about it,

another thing to
see it in person.

another thing to
see it in person.

David really is
something up close.

David really is
something up close.

People know the truth.
That's why they're here.

People know the truth.
That's why they're here.

That's why they're
talking about this.

That's why they're
talking about this.

A man like Prince shouldn't
be holding all this city's land.

A man like Prince shouldn't
be holding all this city's land.

All he'll do is want more.

More land. More money. More.

More land. More money. More.

More land. More money. More.

And it seems to me that--

Yeah.

Yeah.

He has more than he
should have right now.

He has more than he
should have right now.

I get it.

I calibrated your turntable's
air suspension system.

I calibrated your turntable's
air suspension system.

I calibrated your turntable's
air suspension system.

- And the new stylus?
- Installed.

- And the new stylus?
- Installed.

A Clearaudio Goldfinger,

16 grams of pure gold.

16 grams of pure gold.

16 grams of pure gold.

We have a far more
expensive problem.

We have a far more
expensive problem.

The NYAG secured a court order

The NYAG secured a court order

and seized back
all the Olympic land

and seized back
all the Olympic land

without a refund.

Seeking damages too.

Seeking damages too.

That's my land. I own it.

That's my land. I own it.

I spoke with Sacker about it.

I spoke with Sacker about it.

By using them for
another purpose,

By using them for
another purpose,

you arguably defaulted on the
performance-based mortgages

you arguably defaulted on the
performance-based mortgages

- from the land bank.
- Damn.

- from the land bank.
- Damn.

I knew we had a Chuck
problem, but he's gone.

I knew we had a Chuck
problem, but he's gone.

So, do we have a Dave problem?

So, do we have a Dave problem?

So, do we have a Dave problem?

Let's find out.

Let's find out.

This suits you.

This suits you.

You look at home already.

You didn't come to welcome
me to the neighborhood.

You didn't come to welcome
me to the neighborhood.

No, not entirely.

No, not entirely.

I came in the hopes of us
moving past any squabbles

I came in the hopes of us
moving past any squabbles

I might have had
with your predecessor.

I might have had
with your predecessor.

You came for your land.

You came for your land.

I did.

But it's not yours.

But it's not yours.

Not really.

Not really.

You entered into a compact.

You entered into a compact.

Your needs changed, I get it.

Your needs changed, I get it.

But that broke the
compact, so we took it back.

But that broke the
compact, so we took it back.

And just to be clear,
the "we" is the NYAG.

And just to be clear,
the "we" is the NYAG.

And just to be clear,
the "we" is the NYAG.

Me. My office.

Me. My office.

Not me and Chuck.

Not me and Chuck.

Well, then I'd like to
make a new compact,

Well, then I'd like to
make a new compact,

do a new transaction.

do a new transaction.

I have other uses

I have other uses

for those patches of
dirt, very worthy uses.

for those patches of
dirt, very worthy uses.

for those patches of
dirt, very worthy uses.

I'm going to say no.

Well, if that's your position,

Well, if that's your position,

this is going to
end in lawsuits.

this is going to
end in lawsuits.

Or tears.

And they're not
going to be mine.

And they're not
going to be mine.

Haven't cried since I
saw Sophie's Choice.

Haven't cried since I
saw Sophie's Choice.

Haven't cried since I
saw Sophie's Choice.

And the truth is,

And the truth is,

even then I was faking it
because I was on a date.

even then I was faking it
because I was on a date.

even then I was faking it
because I was on a date.

So, good luck.

So, good luck.

He's rattled.

He's rattled.

Can you rattle him more?

I believe I can.

I believe I can.

Yes, I never got back to
you about those job offers.

Yes, I never got back to
you about those job offers.

Yes, I never got back to
you about those job offers.

My answer is, I
already have a job.

My answer is, I
already have a job.

Exposing Mike
Prince, dollar by dollar,

Exposing Mike
Prince, dollar by dollar,

for the scourge that he is.

for the scourge that he is.

Now, Chuck,

Now, Chuck,

a man who tells
on himself like that

a man who tells
on himself like that

is both snitch and scoundrel.

is both snitch and scoundrel.

is both snitch and scoundrel.

Yeah, better than
being an accomplice.

It's her. It's Dave.

It's her. It's Dave.

- We have a Dave problem.
- No. Not just her.

- We have a Dave problem.
- No. Not just her.

We don't have a
Chuck or Dave problem.

We don't have a
Chuck or Dave problem.

We have both.

We have both.

You can spare me
the breakfast buffet.

You can spare me
the breakfast buffet.

You can spare me
the breakfast buffet.

You came all this way. The
least I can do is feed you.

You came all this way. The
least I can do is feed you.

I'm not here out of deference.

I'm not here out of deference.

Or hunger pangs,
for that matter.

Right now?

Right now?

I can't be seen taking a
meeting with you in Borough Hall.

I can't be seen taking a
meeting with you in Borough Hall.

I can't be seen taking a
meeting with you in Borough Hall.

And I always break up in person.

And I always break up in person.

If this is about the Attorney
General's land grab--

If this is about the Attorney
General's land grab--

It's about all of it.

It's about all of it.

What's the charge
here? That I'm rich?

What's the charge
here? That I'm rich?

Of course I am.

That I can afford to free people

That I can afford to free people

from the hamster
wheel of poverty?

from the hamster
wheel of poverty?

Damn right I can.

Rhoades and Mahar
want to make this about me.

Rhoades and Mahar
want to make this about me.

No, this is about the people
getting squeezed so tight

No, this is about the people
getting squeezed so tight

they can't even breathe.

they can't even breathe.

Now why would anyone think
that Mike Money was about you?

Now why would anyone think
that Mike Money was about you?

Now why would anyone think
that Mike Money was about you?

I can put this back together.

I can put this back together.

- Help me keep those lands--
-  Help you?

- Help me keep those lands--
-  Help you?

When according
to that clock outside,

you blink and the
boodle just rolls in.

you blink and the
boodle just rolls in.

you blink and the
boodle just rolls in.

I'm out, the mayor's
out, the council's out.

I'm out, the mayor's
out, the council's out.

I'm out, the mayor's
out, the council's out.

Might as well grab a
fistful of that Mike Money

Might as well grab a
fistful of that Mike Money

and play Monopoly with it.

At least it'll be
good for something.

At least it'll be
good for something.

Yang left a voicemail.
I didn't want to...

Yang left a voicemail.
I didn't want to...

He's out too.

He's out too.

He says right message,
wrong messenger.

He says right message,
wrong messenger.

So we regroup, we refocus...

So we regroup, we refocus...

I'll pay for the entire
pilot program myself.

I'll pay for the entire
pilot program myself.

That billboard will be
my promissory note.

That billboard will be
my promissory note.

- Expensive.
- Get with Wags.

- Expensive.
- Get with Wags.

Tell him his Chinese
infrastructure thing's a go.

Tell him his Chinese
infrastructure thing's a go.

We're early. Check.

We're early. Check.

Dressed appropriately. Check.

Dressed appropriately. Check.

I trust that you're prepared,
not that you have to do anything

I trust that you're prepared,
not that you have to do anything

- other than smile and nod yes.
- Of course.

- other than smile and nod yes.
- Of course.

If I could take this opportunity
to impress upon you

If I could take this opportunity
to impress upon you

the importance of face when
dealing with the Chinese--

the importance of face when
dealing with the Chinese--

- Got it. Let's go.
- As you are of higher rank,

- Got it. Let's go.
- As you are of higher rank,

you should precede me.

you should precede me.

I'm aware.

I'm aware.

To our shared prosperity.

To our shared prosperity.

We're supposed
to go shot for shot.

We're supposed
to go shot for shot.

It can be a punishing custom.

It can be a punishing custom.

I should've told you to
eat something beforehand.

I should've told you to
eat something beforehand.

- I did.
- Of course you did.

- I did.
- Of course you did.

I wish I had.

This is the chop.

This is the chop.

We use it to cement important
business deals like this one.

We use it to cement important
business deals like this one.

We use it to cement important
business deals like this one.

Of course. I know of
the chop's emergence

Of course. I know of
the chop's emergence

during the Warring
States period.

during the Warring
States period.

But I'm going
to have to pass on your offer.

But I'm going
to have to pass on your offer.

But I'm going
to have to pass on your offer.

I can't do business
with a group that has ties

I can't do business
with a group that has ties

to a government with
such a brutally poor record

to a government with
such a brutally poor record

on human rights.

on human rights.

I can't help enrich
the oppressors.

I can't help enrich
the oppressors.

If you'd like to influence
your government

If you'd like to influence
your government

to start treating
people like people,

to start treating
people like people,

with decency and humanity,
please give me a call.

with decency and humanity,
please give me a call.

with decency and humanity,
please give me a call.

Otherwise, good night.

Wait.

Wait.

I figured you were ready to
make up for losses on the land.

I figured you were ready to
make up for losses on the land.

You showed up to give them
the finger and turn down billions?

You showed up to give them
the finger and turn down billions?

What the fuck was that?

What the fuck was that?

And now I've lost face.

And now I've lost face.

There are simpler
ways than a PR crisis

There are simpler
ways than a PR crisis

to get me off the mountain.

to get me off the mountain.

Did they do all this when you
thought the girls were coming?

Did they do all this when you
thought the girls were coming?

Yeah.

Yeah.

It's time to do the thing.

It's time to do the thing.

I wanted to present
to the whole--

It's the wrong time.

It's the wrong time.

That wealth clock, the
girls are getting brutalized.

That wealth clock, the
girls are getting brutalized.

Yeah, well, they've had a
pretty good life up till now.

Yeah, well, they've had a
pretty good life up till now.

Yeah, well, they've had a
pretty good life up till now.

You gonna keep
your end of the deal?

You gonna keep
your end of the deal?

How much will it cost?

How much will it cost?

Three. Maybe more.

Three. Maybe more.

Fuck.

Three billion dollars.

Three billion dollars.

You never cared about it before.

You never cared about it before.

So, you gonna keep
the promise you made?

So, you gonna keep
the promise you made?

Things have changed.

Things have changed.

You still need me?

You still need me?

They haven't changed that much.

They haven't changed that much.

Yes, I do.

Yes, I do.

You and I,

You and I,

we can't embarrass each other.

we can't embarrass each other.

When we're apart, if we
need to slake our appetites--

When we're apart, if we
need to slake our appetites--

No embarrassment.
Everything locked down.

No embarrassment.
Everything locked down.

It is, or it will be?

It is, or it will be?

Don't ask that.

Why ask that?

Why ask that?

Why ask that?

You left. I called.
You couldn't come.

You left. I called.
You couldn't come.

You know what that results in.

You know what that results in.

You gonna keep the
promises you make to them?

You gonna keep the
promises you make to them?

You gonna keep the
promises you make to them?

I'm the only guy that will.

I'm the only guy that will.

That's why I'm doing it.

That's why I'm doing it.

Then, yeah.

Then, yeah.

Good.

Based on our last interaction,

Based on our last interaction,

I suggest we have
a meet-up after work

I suggest we have
a meet-up after work

and iron out this
successor business.

and iron out this
successor business.

Yes, before it
upends both of us.

Yes, before it
upends both of us.

I had a similar thought.

I had a similar thought.

Only have a minute.

Only have a minute.

Have John Heilemann
coming in here.

Have John Heilemann
coming in here.

Need me to prep you?

Probably. No time.

Probably. No time.

Our last session was
under false pretenses.

Our last session was
under false pretenses.

Was it not?

Was it not?

Dual purpose.

Dual purpose.

Helped you, did it not?

Helped you, did it not?

It did.

It did.

Helped me too.

The book needs
to tell the truth.

The book needs
to tell the truth.

The book needs
to tell the truth.

I was wrong about you.
Needed to get it right.

I was wrong about you.
Needed to get it right.

Why do the book
in the first place?

Why do the book
in the first place?

Well, I didn't
intend to write it.

Well, I didn't
intend to write it.

I was seized with an impulse,

I was seized with an impulse,

I was seized with an impulse,

and wrote it before
I really knew I had.

and wrote it before
I really knew I had.

Must've been a lot of stuff you
wanted to say for a long time.

Must've been a lot of stuff you
wanted to say for a long time.

It was just that
kind of release, yes.

It was just that
kind of release, yes.

And after you were done?

And after you were done?

Yeah.

Yep, like I could move forward.

Yep, like I could move forward.

Lighter. Easier.
With more freedom.

Lighter. Easier.
With more freedom.

Lighter. Easier.
With more freedom.

But it's not complete
unless I publish it.

But it's not complete
unless I publish it.

I imagine you're going
to try and stop me.

I imagine you're going
to try and stop me.

Is that why you think I
called you in? To stop you?

Is that why you think I
called you in? To stop you?

Well, I imagine you're here
to tell me what my lawyer did.

Well, I imagine you're here
to tell me what my lawyer did.

Well, I imagine you're here
to tell me what my lawyer did.

What Sacker told you.

What Sacker told you.

That you could prove loss
and damage to your reputation.

That you could prove loss
and damage to your reputation.

That to publish the book would

That to publish the book would

blow up the life and
career that I have.

blow up the life and
career that I have.

I'm not gonna put
up road blocks.

I'm not gonna put
up road blocks.

I'm not gonna punish you
when and if you do publish.

I'm not gonna punish you
when and if you do publish.

I'm not gonna punish you
when and if you do publish.

The question isn't
whether you can.

The question is
whether you should.

The question is
whether you should.

Not a lot of "should"
conversations

Not a lot of "should"
conversations

in this office
before you got here.

in this office
before you got here.

Well, I'm thinking back
to our last conversation,

Well, I'm thinking back
to our last conversation,

Well, I'm thinking back
to our last conversation,

and how it's important
to consider ramifications.

and how it's important
to consider ramifications.

And what I want to tell you

And what I want to tell you

is that only you can decide
if it's the right thing to do.

is that only you can decide
if it's the right thing to do.

is that only you can decide
if it's the right thing to do.

But one thing
you'd better consider

But one thing
you'd better consider

is that we rarely know
why we do the things we do,

is that we rarely know
why we do the things we do,

like writing a
book, putting it out.

like writing a
book, putting it out.

And the true "why,"

And the true "why,"

that usually isn't the first
thing that comes to mind.

that usually isn't the first
thing that comes to mind.

that usually isn't the first
thing that comes to mind.

That's usually the
BS we tell ourselves

That's usually the
BS we tell ourselves

to rationalize the behavior.

to rationalize the behavior.

So before you do or
you don't dig in on that,

So before you do or
you don't dig in on that,

why are you really doing this?

why are you really doing this?

Meanwhile, I've
got to get in the zone

Meanwhile, I've
got to get in the zone

to tangle with
the only journalist

to tangle with
the only journalist

who might get confused for
George "The Animal" Steele.

who might get confused for
George "The Animal" Steele.

who might get confused for
George "The Animal" Steele.

I'll admit I'm a little
surprised you didn't cancel.

I'll admit I'm a little
surprised you didn't cancel.

It's been a pretty tough
news cycle for you, pal.

It's been a pretty tough
news cycle for you, pal.

It's been a pretty tough
news cycle for you, pal.

Well, I'm doing
this on background.

Well, I'm doing
this on background.

Nothing on the record.
Can't use my name at all.

Nothing on the record.
Can't use my name at all.

So, uh, how are we
gonna handle attribution?

So, uh, how are we
gonna handle attribution?

"Sources close to Mike Prince."

"Sources close to Mike Prince."

Okay, um, no source closer to
Mike Prince than Mike Prince.

Okay, um, no source closer to
Mike Prince than Mike Prince.

Okay, um, no source closer to
Mike Prince than Mike Prince.

Have at it, but Scooter
gets to clear any quote.

Have at it, but Scooter
gets to clear any quote.

Scooter can clear
anything he wants,

Scooter can clear
anything he wants,

but I got to say, I
don't see a story here

but I got to say, I
don't see a story here

but I got to say, I
don't see a story here

other than one that you
are gonna fucking hate.

other than one that you
are gonna fucking hate.

"Another billionaire
shoots the moon

"Another billionaire
shoots the moon

and then spins
out of Earth's orbit."

and then spins
out of Earth's orbit."

Well, get ready
for an exclusive.

Well, get ready
for an exclusive.

I'm funding the Mike
Money pilot program myself,

I'm funding the Mike
Money pilot program myself,

I'm funding the Mike
Money pilot program myself,

100% out of pocket.

Fully digital platform.

Fully digital platform.

And if I can get the
Department of Finance

And if I can get the
Department of Finance

to share their data...

to share their data...

"Exclusive" means you might
want to jot some of this down.

"Exclusive" means you might
want to jot some of this down.

"Exclusive" means you might
want to jot some of this down.

Look, Mike, it's always a
pleasure to see you, it is.

Look, Mike, it's always a
pleasure to see you, it is.

And I'd give my right nut

And I'd give my right nut

to have you take
a look at my 401.

to have you take
a look at my 401.

But Chuck Rhoades is the one
who's driving the conversation

But Chuck Rhoades is the one
who's driving the conversation

But Chuck Rhoades is the one
who's driving the conversation

on income inequality right
now, and you are not part of it.

on income inequality right
now, and you are not part of it.

Aside from that wealth
clock on your block.

Aside from that wealth
clock on your block.

Well, I appreciate your candor.

Well, I appreciate your candor.

And, uh, I can't wait
to prove you wrong.

And, uh, I can't wait
to prove you wrong.

And, uh, I can't wait
to prove you wrong.

I mean, look, I did
hear this one thing.

I mean, look, I did
hear this one thing.

It sounded like bullshit,
so I wasn't going to raise it.

It sounded like bullshit,
so I wasn't going to raise it.

It sounded like bullshit,
so I wasn't going to raise it.

What's the question?

A pretty janky source of mine

A pretty janky source of mine

claims that you, of all people,

claims that you, of all people,

turned down the chance
to get into business

turned down the chance
to get into business

with some Chinese consortium

with some Chinese consortium

on some huge deal over
human rights abuses?

on some huge deal over
human rights abuses?

Sources close to Mike Prince
say he'd never embarrass

Sources close to Mike Prince
say he'd never embarrass

Sources close to Mike Prince
say he'd never embarrass

a potential business associate.

a potential business associate.

Not his style.

I guess that
sounded like bullshit.

I guess that
sounded like bullshit.

I wasn't even
going to talk about it.

I wasn't even
going to talk about it.

But he's not about to
make a dime off of genocide,

But he's not about to
make a dime off of genocide,

or state-led torture,
or child labor,

or state-led torture,
or child labor,

or state-led torture,
or child labor,

not as long as
he draws a breath.

This wasn't to free my ego.

This wasn't to free my ego.

This wasn't to free my ego.

It was to let it run loose.

I thought I would show
them all who they were.

I thought I would show
them all who they were.

And who I was: better than them.

And who I was: better than them.

And who I was: better than them.

Higher on the food chain.

Higher on the food chain.

Evolved.

Evolved.

Now I see it.

Now I see it.

Where it would lead.

Where it would lead.

I can't do it. I can't...

I can't do it. I can't...

take that ride.

take that ride.

In the end, it's a ride that
only leads to needing more.

In the end, it's a ride that
only leads to needing more.

In the end, it's a ride that
only leads to needing more.

In the end, it's a ride that
only leads to needing more.

Which is exactly
what I don't need.

Which is exactly
what I don't need.

Which is exactly
what I don't need.

And now you're ready...

And now you're ready...

to take refuge.

to take refuge.

- So...
- Yep. Cocktails.

- So...
- Yep. Cocktails.

Indeed. What are you thinking?

Indeed. What are you thinking?

Mescal margaritas?

Mescal margaritas?

I'm anti-smoke when it
comes to tobacco and drinks.

I'm anti-smoke when it
comes to tobacco and drinks.

- You have a thought?
- Boulevardiers?

- You have a thought?
- Boulevardiers?

Love it, but a notch lighter.

Love it, but a notch lighter.

- An Old Pal.
- Exactly.

- An Old Pal.
- Exactly.

I add a dash of
bitters. Is that okay?

I add a dash of
bitters. Is that okay?

As long as it's not
orange, or celery flavored,

As long as it's not
orange, or celery flavored,

or chocolate, or anything--

or chocolate, or anything--

Anything but Angostura?

Anything but Angostura?

No way, it's the classic
or nothing at all for me.

No way, it's the classic
or nothing at all for me.

We've finally arrived
at an area of agreement.

We've finally arrived
at an area of agreement.

You know, it occurs that certain
aspects of our approaches--

You know, it occurs that certain
aspects of our approaches--

You mean what we've been able
to express despite the subterfuge?

You mean what we've been able
to express despite the subterfuge?

Yes, certain aspects of what we
bring are highly complimentary.

Yes, certain aspects of what we
bring are highly complimentary.

Yes, certain aspects of what we
bring are highly complimentary.

I agree.

Pairing our strengths
might have merit.

A spot check on ideas,

A spot check on ideas,

some grounding
for the riskiest plays.

some grounding
for the riskiest plays.

A bit of ballast is always
welcome on high flights.

A bit of ballast is always
welcome on high flights.

As is an aggressive,
unconventional stance.

As is an aggressive,
unconventional stance.

A power-sharing
arrangement came to mind.

A power-sharing
arrangement came to mind.

- Co-heads.
- A council of two.

- Co-heads.
- A council of two.

I'm good with that
concept, provisionally.

I'm good with that
concept, provisionally.

I'm good with that
concept, provisionally.

Of course, we'll have
to get to know each other

Of course, we'll have
to get to know each other

much better over time.

Time we will
certainly have, though.

Time we will
certainly have, though.

You've known him
longer, through your uncle.

You've known him
longer, through your uncle.

What's behind this?

Why would a guy at
his peak as an investor,

Why would a guy at
his peak as an investor,

Why would a guy at
his peak as an investor,

who just took over a company,
embark on this sudden,

who just took over a company,
embark on this sudden,

vague succession process?

vague succession process?

Mike Prince, three-time
loser in the public eye,

Mike Prince, three-time
loser in the public eye,

yet here he is looking
good once again

yet here he is looking
good once again

for telling the
Chinese to go whistle.

for telling the
Chinese to go whistle.

At enormous cost
to his bottom line.

At enormous cost
to his bottom line.

At enormous cost
to his bottom line.

The article says,

"Prince, in standing
up to the Chinese,

"Prince, in standing
up to the Chinese,

is willing to do something

is willing to do something

the White House
hasn't in decades,

the White House
hasn't in decades,

maybe ever."

maybe ever."

What is this guy doing?

What is this guy doing?

Why would you go
out of your way to turn down

Why would you go
out of your way to turn down

a multi-billion-dollar
opportunity,

a multi-billion-dollar
opportunity,

then leak the fuck
out of it to the press?

then leak the fuck
out of it to the press?

I'm not asking rhetorically.

I'm not asking rhetorically.

I need to fucking know who
the fuck I'm working with,

I need to fucking know who
the fuck I'm working with,

and that they're not insane.

Why does a guy in
the prime of his life,

Why does a guy in
the prime of his life,

with a resting heart
rate like Tim Ferriss's

suddenly form a
succession committee?

Something he's never done
at his dozens of companies.

Something he's never done
at his dozens of companies.

Huh.

Huh.

Wisconsin, Michigan,
Pennsylvania,

Wisconsin, Michigan,
Pennsylvania,

Wisconsin, Michigan,
Pennsylvania,

Wisconsin, Michigan,
Pennsylvania,

Iowa, et cetera.

Iowa, et cetera.

And why, after dinging
Chuck Rhoades almost fatally,

And why, after dinging
Chuck Rhoades almost fatally,

did you try to hire him?

did you try to hire him?

You can't stand having enemies?
Got to win everyone over?

You can't stand having enemies?
Got to win everyone over?

You can't stand having enemies?
Got to win everyone over?

Why does a guy hold companies

and plants and
businesses in every state

and plants and
businesses in every state

that was pivotal in the
last four national elections,

that was pivotal in the
last four national elections,

that was pivotal in the
last four national elections,

without a single
layoff at any of them,

without a single
layoff at any of them,

some losing money?

some losing money?

Why, after losing the
ambassadorship he coveted,

Why, after losing the
ambassadorship he coveted,

after seeing his Olympic
dreams go down the drink,

after seeing his Olympic
dreams go down the drink,

does the man go bigger?

does the man go bigger?

Something national
in scope and ambition--

Something national
in scope and ambition--

And he doesn't bother to
re-focus on his core businesses?

And he doesn't bother to
re-focus on his core businesses?

Why is it Prince won't
yield on Mike Money,

Why is it Prince won't
yield on Mike Money,

can't yield, even after
he lost his collateral

can't yield, even after
he lost his collateral

can't yield, even after
he lost his collateral

and everybody bailed.

Why does he need
this win so badly?

Why does he need
this win so badly?

Here's why.

Here's why.

Michael fucking Prince
is running for president.

Michael fucking Prince
is running for president.

Michael fucking Prince
is running for president.

Michael fucking Prince
is running for president.

President of the United
States of America.

President of the United
States of America.

And one of us...

- Both of us.
- ...could be running

- Both of us.
- ...could be running

Michael Prince
Capital very soon.

Michael Prince
Capital very soon.

He already knows,
so we should tell him.

He already knows,
so we should tell him.

He already knows,
so we should tell him.

Holy shit.

Holy shit.

Oh.

This guy is Greg
Stillson from Dead Zone.

This guy is Greg
Stillson from Dead Zone.

This guy is Greg
Stillson from Dead Zone.

Our interests and the
broader interests are now

Our interests and the
broader interests are now

actually legitimately aligned.

actually legitimately aligned.

They are.

They are.

We need to save the country
by stopping Mike Prince.

We need to save the country
by stopping Mike Prince.

We need to save the country
by stopping Mike Prince.

So now you see
why it wasn't enough

So now you see
why it wasn't enough

to remove Chuck from office,

to remove Chuck from office,

to try to neutralize him.

to try to neutralize him.

No.

No.

We need to take that son of
a bitch entirely off the board.

We need to take that son of
a bitch entirely off the board.

We need to take that son of
a bitch entirely off the board.

Honey, I want the heart

Honey, I want the heart

I want the soul

I want the soul

I want control right now

I want control right now

You better listen to me Baby

You better listen to me Baby

Talk about a dream

Talk about a dream

Try to make it real

You wake up in the night

You wake up in the night

With a fear so real

With a fear so real

You spend your life waiting

You spend your life waiting

For a moment
That just don't come

For a moment
That just don't come

Well, don't waste
your time Waiting

Well, don't waste
your time Waiting

Badlands

You gotta live it every day

You gotta live it every day

Let the broken hearts stand

Let the broken hearts stand

As the price You've gotta pay

As the price You've gotta pay

Keep pushing
Till it's understood

Keep pushing
Till it's understood

And these badlands
Start treating us good

And these badlands
Start treating us good

And these badlands
Start treating us good