In 2017, the book was referenced by John Oliver, in the late-night talk show Last Week Tonight, regarding the way Jared Kushner got admitted to Harvard University, soon after the private Ivy League research university received a donation from Kushner's father.
In 2017, John Oliver brought up the book in his show "Last Week Tonight" while discussing how Jared Kushner was admitted to Harvard University, following a significant donation made by his father to the university.