In this episode, Matt Kelly and I take a continued deep dive into the travails of Michael Cohen, AT&T and Novartis for their hire of Cohen’s company Essential Consulting. After last week’s emergency podcast on the topic, we take a more measured discussion of the latest series of allegations. We discuss the PR disaster which has beset both AT&T and Novartis and where things may be headed.
For more reading on Cohen, Essential Consulting, AT&T and Novartis, see
Tom’s three piece series:
Michael Cohen, 3rd Party Consultants and Hunter S. Thompson: Part I
Michael Cohen, 3rd Party Consultants and Hunter S. Thompson: Part II, Full Gonzo
Michael Cohen, 3rd Party Consultants and Hunter S. Thompson: Part III - Where is Uncle Duke?
Matt Kelly’s piece AT&T Wins Ethics Award, Looks Ridiculous