The 17 X 6 Audio Tape: Full Transcript and on-Air Reactions from the Studio
By David Miller
The unedited recording captures the raw friction between Stern's provocations and the Trumps' attempts to deflect. Below is the verified transcript of the on-air broadcast segment.
Howard Stern: "All right, let’s do a test. Ivanka, what is 17 times 6?"
Donald Trump Jr.: "Oh, that’s easy."
Ivanka Trump: "It’s not a practical question. Who needs to know that?"
Howard Stern: "No, no, Donald, what is 17 times 6?"
Donald Trump: "1112."
Robin Quivers: "What?!"
Donald Trump: "112."
Howard Stern: "Wrong! 112? No, Donald. Ivanka, go ahead."
Ivanka Trump: "I’m not doing this on the air. I went to Wharton, I don't need to do this."
Donald Trump Jr.: "Wait, is it 96?"
Howard Stern: "No! It's not 96."
Robin Quivers: "Ninety-six? Oh come on!"
Donald Trump: "It’s 112. The answer is 112."
Howard Stern: "The correct answer is 102! 102! You guys went to Wharton? Robin, write that down: Wharton math!"
Donald Trump Jr.: "I was close, though. I had the two!"
The soundboard operator fired off comedy drops while Stern and Quivers mocked the collective brain freeze. The entire interaction lasted under ninety seconds, but it produced an indelible recording that outlived the television season it was meant to promote.
David Miller brings 15 years of experience in global economics, personal finance strategy, and market dynamics. He specializes in turning complex economic trends into actionable insights for everyday readers.
