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ESPN’s Stephen A. Strategy Dec 06, 2024

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John Ourand joins Peter to share the latest on ESPN’s potentially historic contract negotiations with Stephen A. Smith, the larger-than-life reporter and unfiltered analyst, as he seeks to recreate himself as the face of the network. Then John and Peter weigh into the golden-at-bat controversy, and the odds that MLB throws out the rulebook to appeal to Gen Z.

Inside Art Basel & Sotheby’s Latest Shakeup Dec 05, 2024

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Marion Maneker joins Peter to share an inside look at Art Basel, which kicked off this week in Miami, and previews the notable shows and fairs that are likely to make waves at South Beach. Then he digs into the latest buzz surrounding potential layoffs at Sotheby’s and how owner Patrick Drahi is aiming to streamline the business.

WaPo in Limbo Dec 04, 2024

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Dylan Byers joins Peter to gab about the latest troubles at The Washington Post: another eight-figure loss, a subscriber exodus, and the confusion inside the newsroom over C.E.O. Will Lewis and interim-ish executive editor Matt Murray’s race to “reimagine” the paper before Bezos pulls the plug.

Biden’s Pardongate & Trump’s Kash Considerations Dec 03, 2024

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Tara Palmeri joins Peter to dig into the latest headlines captivating the world of politics: Joe Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son Hunter and its potential impact on his legacy, Trump’s controversial nomination to lead the F.B.I., the emerging battle for D.N.C. chair, and much more.

Media Monday: D.N.C. Campaigns, Hearst Downsizing & More Dec 02, 2024

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Jon Kelly rejoins Peter for a spirited dissection of the recent Hearst mega-layoffs, the media-heavy politicking around the D.N.C. chairmanship, and the impact of Trumponomics on the industry.

Trump Tariff Shockwaves & A House Quasi War Nov 30, 2024

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Abby Livingston returns for a deep dive into another brewing legislative headache: The Capitol Hill battle over renewing the Trump tax cuts, which could cost blue state Republicans the House. Then Abby and Ben turn to Washington’s looming trade war, the potential for midterm backlash, and Elon’s F-35 meddling.

Lauren Sherman’s Black Friday Nov 29, 2024

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The one and only Lauren Sherman, the author of Puck’s Line Sheet and host of Fashion People, joins Peter to offer some insights into the modern state of Black Friday, the current vibes of the biggest mall brands, retail Trumponomics, and tariff hypotheticals.

A Thanksgiving Day NFL Autopsy Nov 28, 2024

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John Ourand joins Peter on a special Thanksgiving episode to break down the complicated business of the NFL. They candidly assess Tom Brady's broadcasting chops, debate whether Netflix is truly ready for its Christmas Day NFL debut, scrutinize the current state of Thursday Night Football on Amazon, and much more.

Crypto's $6.2M Banana Nov 27, 2024

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Marion Maneker joins Peter to unpack the discourse surrounding Maurizio Cattelan’s duct-taped banana, which just sold to a crypto zillionaire for a mind-blowing $6.2 million. Plus, Marion digs into this November’s auction house sales and whether the art market is reviving from the doldrums.

A (Potential) Thanksgiving Blockbuster Bonanza Nov 26, 2024

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Matt Belloni joins Peter to crunch the numbers on the stellar box office returns from this past weekend, led by blockbuster hits “Gladiator II” and “Wicked.” With “Moana 2” slated to debut tomorrow, could we be on the precipice of a record-shattering Thanksgiving weekend? They also dive into early Oscar buzz as the campaigns for awards season are now fully underway in Hollywood.

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