Episode 943: MELANIA

Newt's World

Gingrich 360

News, Politics

4.6 • 6.4K Ratings

🗓️ 7 February 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Newt talks with Marc Beckman, producer of the new documentary film “Melania” and Melania Trump’s senior advisor and agent for more than 25 years. The film, directed by Brett Ratner, offers an intimate look into the life of Melania Trump, focusing on her role as First Lady and her relationship with President Trump. The film follows her for 20 days leading up to the inauguration on January 20, 2025, and has broken box office records in its first week in theaters. “Melania” aims to provide a groundbreaking visual and sonic experience, diverging from traditional documentary film formats. It features a first-class production team, including two Oscar-winning cinematographers, and a diverse soundtrack with artists like The Rolling Stones and Elvis. The film captures significant moments, such as Mrs. Trump reflecting on her immigrant experience during the inauguration, and her involvement in initiatives like the “Take It Down Act” and foster care reform. Mrs. Trump’s commitment to her family and work ethic is emphasized, with insights into her dedication to her role as First Lady and her involvement in various philanthropic efforts. The film’s success has led to plans for a docuseries to further explore her life, showcasing her as a figure who transcends the traditional role of First Lady.

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0:00.0	This is an I-Heart podcast.
0:02.5	Guaranteed Human.
0:08.6	Well, in this episode of Nudesworld, in the new documentary, Melania, we are treated to an intimate portrait and a very rare look into the life of Melania Trump, exploring her role as First Lady and her relationship with President
0:24.0	Trump. The documentary was directed by Brett Ratner and follows Mrs. Trump for 20 days leading up to
0:31.9	inauguration day January 20th, 2025. Melania has broken box office records in its first week in theaters.
0:42.7	Here to discuss the film.
0:44.5	I'm really pleased to welcome my guest, Mark Beckman.
0:49.5	He's a producer of Melania, author of Some Future Day,
0:56.2	how AI is going to Change Everything,
1:01.3	and the CEO of Advertising Powerhouse, DMA United. Mark, welcome and thank you for joining me in Nutes World.
1:16.7	Mr. Speaker, it's an honor to be here today.
1:19.6	I am so grateful to meet you and to share this stage with you today.
1:23.8	It's incredible.
1:24.9	Before we get into the film itself, I have to say, you have quite a
1:28.7	background. You are doing a wide range of things, and you obviously have a very open sense of
1:36.6	curiosity about how things work. I feel blessed that I'm curious at this point in my life. I think that a lot of people, when they reach their 50s, look at the world and might categorize their work as a J-O-B. But it's the curiosity that keeps my engine driving. I don't think that's a skill. I think I'm just blessed to be curious.
2:00.4	It's a good thing to have I'm just blessed to be curious.
2:03.4	It's a good thing to have as a genetic trait.
2:06.7	You knew Melania long before this film.
2:08.0	That's right. So I've been working with Melania Trump now for almost 25 years since before Baron was born.
2:16.0	My role with her, the title is exclusive senior advisor, agent, producer, but the reality
2:23.0	is all of those titles mean nothing.
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