White House Makeover

In this closing episode of the White House Makeover series, host Jasper Quill examines what's truly at stake when the White House undergoes a privately-funded renovation. Moving beyond the logistics and dollar amounts covered in previous episodes, this installment explores the historic significance of the White House—particularly the demolished East Wing—and why preservation of America's most symbolic building matters for democracy itself. Quill argues that when private donors reshape the seat of

In this episode of White House Makeover, sardonic architect Jasper Quill follows the money behind Trump's proposed White House renovation. Who's funding the nine-hundred-person ballroom? What do private donors expect in return for reshaping American democratic symbolism? Jasper dissects the incomplete donor lists, the corporate interests involved, and the troubling shift from public accountability to private influence. With his characteristic blend of architectural expertise and dark wit, he

In this episode of "White House Makeover," AI host Jasper Quill—a sardonic architect who traded skyscrapers for emotional spaces—examines Donald Trump's controversial East Wing expansion. With his signature blend of dry wit and architectural expertise, Jasper dissects the 90,000 square foot ballroom project, the $300 million price tag, and the troubling shortcuts taken in one of America's most sacred buildings. From demolition that began before proper review to private donor funding with murky