# Art Of The Deal on The No Agenda Show Art Of The Deal comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2016 to March 2026. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** July 2016 – March 2026 - **Related topics:** [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Norman Vincent Peale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norman-vincent-peale.md), [Brian Kilmeade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-kilmeade.md), [David Petraeus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-petraeus.md), [Ghostwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghostwriting.md), [Illuminati](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illuminati.md), [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [Karg Island](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karg-island.md), [Motorcycles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/motorcycles.md), [Negotiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/negotiation.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Donald Trump, 1988 Interview and Karg Island Strategy - **Episode:** [1851: Mork & Mimi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-15 - **Time:** 8:39–11:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi/chapter/donald-trump-1988-interview-and-karg-island-strategy.md Donald Trump references a 1988 interview where he first proposed taking control of Iran's Karg Island to secure oil interests. The President defends his long-term geopolitical instincts, citing his early warnings about Osama bin Laden in his books prior to the September 11 attacks. He criticizes past administrations, specifically Bill Clinton, for failing to act on intelligence regarding terrorist threats. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [brian kilmeade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-kilmeade.md), [karg island](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karg-island.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md), [art of the deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-of-the-deal.md) ### Donald Trump Persuasion Techniques, Norman Vincent Peale - **Episode:** [1841: Scott Adams Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1841-scott-adams-redux.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-08 - **Time:** 45:18–50:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1841-scott-adams-redux/chapter/donald-trump-persuasion-techniques-norman-vincent-peale.md Scott Adams analyzes Donald Trump's effectiveness as a "Master Persuader," attributing his skills to his background in sales and the influence of Pastor Norman Vincent Peale. Adams highlights Trump's use of visual imagery, fear persuasion, and the "talking past the sale" technique as keys to his political success. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [art of the deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-of-the-deal.md), [norman vincent peale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norman-vincent-peale.md), visual imagery, [public speaking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-speaking.md) ### Visual Imagery, Norman Vincent Peale and Public Speaking - **Episode:** [1067: Double Header](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1067-double-header.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-09 - **Time:** 34:07–38:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1067-double-header/chapter/visual-imagery-norman-vincent-peale-and-public-speaking.md Scott Adams discusses the influence of Norman Vincent Peale on Donald Trump's "power of positive thinking" mindset. He breaks down specific persuasion tactics used by Trump, such as "talking past the sale" and using high-emotion visual imagery regarding the border wall. Adams praises Trump's ability to control large crowds and headlines through effective public speaking. Keywords: [norman vincent peale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norman-vincent-peale.md), the art of the deal, visual imagery, fear persuasion, [positive thinking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/positive-thinking.md) ### General Petraeus in the Netherlands, Trump's Negotiating Style - **Episode:** [974: iPoop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/974-ipoop.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-19 - **Time:** 2:42:40–2:45:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/974-ipoop/chapter/general-petraeus-in-the-netherlands-trump-s-negotiating-style.md During a visit to the Netherlands, retired General David Petraeus addresses European concerns regarding President Trump's qualifications and conduct. Petraeus cites "The Art of the Deal" as a roadmap for Trump's "punch them in the nose" negotiating style. The hosts identify this as a growing media meme used to explain the administration's approach to international agreements like NAFTA. Keywords: [david petraeus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-petraeus.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [art of the deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-of-the-deal.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), negotiating style ### Trump Negotiation Tactics, Show Sign-off, Remix Outro - **Episode:** [903: Eat Lipstick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-12 - **Time:** 2:45:45–2:54:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/trump-negotiation-tactics-show-sign-off-remix-outro.md Adam Curry explains Donald Trump's negotiation style, noting that he "goes big" initially to create room to move back to his actual target. The hosts promote Snopes4Snopes.com and sign off from the "Crackpot Condo" in Austin. The episode concludes with a complex audio remix featuring clips of Nancy Pelosi, car repossessions, and the "nut story." Keywords: [negotiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/negotiation.md), [art of the deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-of-the-deal.md), [motorcycles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/motorcycles.md), [snopes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snopes.md), [illuminati](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illuminati.md), crackpot condo ### Tony Schwartz, Art of the Deal Ghostwriting Dispute - **Episode:** [844: Witch Hunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/844-witch-hunt.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-21 - **Time:** 10:54–17:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/844-witch-hunt/chapter/tony-schwartz-art-of-the-deal-ghostwriting-dispute.md The role of ghostwriters is analyzed through the lens of Tony Schwartz, the co-author of Donald Trump's "The Art of the Deal." Schwartz has recently been vocal in the media criticizing Trump, leading to a debate over the nature of their original contract and the distinction between "with" and "and" credits on book covers. The hosts question Schwartz's motivations and suggest his sudden media presence may be politically influenced. Keywords: tony schwartz, [art of the deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-of-the-deal.md), [ghostwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghostwriting.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [the new yorker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-new-yorker.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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