The Emperor's Game: How Trump's Reality TV Reign Has Been Playing Out for Decades Gene Folkes' account of his time on The Apprentice, where he was fired by Donald Trump in a moment that was both humiliating and liberating, has shed light on the darker side of reality TV.
This experience raises questions about the kind of leader we have come to accept and the toxic culture that has been perpetuated for decades.
The Apprentice's format is designed to elicit a specific response from its viewers: the thrill of competition, the agony of defeat. When Trump was involved, however, the stakes were much higher.