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Netflix’s Life Event & McConnell vs. Thiel Aug 31, 2022

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Teddy Schleifer chats with Peter about the bizarre, looming feud between Peter Thiel and Mitch McConnell over the electoral fates of Blake Masters and J.D. Vance—two Thiel acolytes, sure, but candidates he wants off the dole. Then Ben Landy and Julia Alexander discuss Netflix’s complex mid-life relationship with original series in a multi-streamer universe.

Putin’s Dugina Catch-22 Aug 30, 2022

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Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss the surprising recent developments in Ukraine, where Russia has seized twenty percent of the country and yet Ukraine maintains the momentum. Then Ben Landy and Tina Nguyen discuss Sarah Palin’s resurrection.

Media Monday: Goop for the G.O.P. Aug 29, 2022

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Jon Kelly joins Peter Hamby to discuss the latest chapter in the Trump-Fox News saga, plus the secrets behind Ben Shapiro’s billion dollar MAGA-adjacent lifestyle business model.

Zaz’s Game of Thrones Aug 26, 2022

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Matt Belloni visits Peter to discuss what Warner Bros. Discovery David Zaslav is slashing, what is safe, and the consequences of the company’s bet on the Thrones franchise.

Did McConnell Screw the Pooch? Aug 25, 2022

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Tara Palmeri joins Peter to discuss the Republicans’ mishandling of various Senate races, which could lead to the one implausible outcome—a Democratic hold. And then Ben Landy and Teddy Schleifer discuss Marc Andreessen’s political proclivities.

Julia on Putin’s Atrocious Anniversary Aug 24, 2022

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Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss where Russia’s war on Ukraine stands at six months, and what to expect next from Putin. Then Bill Cohan and Ben Landy chat about what changes Disney C.E.O. Bob Chapek can deliver under pressure from Dan Loeb.

Brangelina’s Last Stand Aug 23, 2022

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Eriq Gardner joins Peter to discuss his mega-scoop about Angelina Jolie’s lawsuit to pin Brad Pitt to the wall. Then Tina Nguyen drops by to discuss the right’s latest fever dream.

Media Monday: The Stelter “Blood Sacrifice” Aug 22, 2022

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Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the apparent Stelter “blood sacrifice”—was it as simple as appeasing Malone, or was it about snipping the final umbilical connection to Zucker? Also: who is next and what does this suggest about the future of CNN?

Should Disney Spin ESPN? Aug 19, 2022

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Julia Alexander joins Peter to discuss Disney C.E.O. Bob Chapek's fuzzy streaming numbers and the looming ESPN decision. Then Ben Landy speaks with marketing warrior god Alex Bigler about what's going on behind the scenes at Puck.

The Liz Cheney MSNBC Fantasy Aug 18, 2022

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Tara Palmeri joins Peter to discuss the Democrats’ various Liz Cheney fantasies—‘24, ‘28, resistance warrior, or future lefty ticket placeholder—and why they are all bananas. Then Ben Landy and Teddy Schleifer discusses Elon Musk’s Republican donor ambitions.

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