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A Menendez Hollywood Ending Oct 30, 2024

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Eriq Gardner joins Peter to reopen the bloodcurdling case of the Menendez brothers, the parricidal ‘90s heartthrobs whose bid for freedom has gotten a jolt from Netflix. Then they discuss the involvement of embattled L.A. district attorney George Gascón, whose recent push for the brothers’ re-sentencing may be a ploy to save his fizzling reelection campaign.

MAGA at MSG Oct 29, 2024

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With just a week to go until Election Day, Tara Palmeri joins Peter to share an inside look at Donald Trump’s ugly, hate-stewing, controversy-stoking Madison Square Garden rally. Then they discuss the latest spine-tingling polls, each candidate’s closing strategy, and more.

Media Monday: Editorial Judgment Day & Politico’s New Playbook Oct 28, 2024

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Jon Kelly reunites with Peter Hamby to discuss the WaPo and LA Times’ respective, controversial decisions to refrain from endorsing a presidential candidate. Then they dig into Politico’s plan to revamp its flagship editorial product, Playbook.

Wall Street’s Election Woes Oct 25, 2024

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Bill Cohan joins Dylan Byers to discuss how the world of finance is preparing for the unpredictable outcome of the forthcoming election. Despite Wall Street leaning heavily Democratic, there’s looming angst that Trump will be the last candidate standing. Then the duo predict what Paramount will look like under its new regime of David Ellison and Jeff Shell.

An Abercrombie Sex Scandal & Condé's H.R. Crisis Oct 24, 2024

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Lauren Sherman sits down with Dylan Byers to discuss the shocking sex trafficking scandal involving former Abercrombie & Fitch C.E.O. Michael Jeffries, and whether these revelations will shake up the brand. Then they dig into the H.R. drama unfolding at Condé Nast and the enduring influence of Anna Wintour.

The Goodell, the Bad, and the Ugly Oct 23, 2024

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John Ourand sits down with Dylan Byers to unpack ESPN’s latest deal with the NFL, a move that’s sparked tension among the league’s other media partners. The duo also dive into the highly anticipated Yankees-Dodgers World Series, offering predictions on whether it will shatter viewership records.

Trump’s Irrational Optimism & Harris’s Micro-Targeting Hunch Oct 22, 2024

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Tara Palmeri joins Dylan Byers for a sweeping discussion of the final stages of the election cycle: the latest fixations within Mar-a-Lago, the starkly divergent media strategies embraced by Trump and Harris, and how the campaigns might win over the remaining undecided voters.

Media Monday: Kamala’s Final Push & An NFL Media Beef Oct 21, 2024

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Jon Kelly joins Peter to scrutinize Kamala’s end-stage, multi-platform media strategy. Then the duo tackles the NFL’s bold move to simulcast Monday Night Football on both ESPN and ABC, and what it signals for the league’s relationship with its broadcasting partners.

Is Dolan’s Sphere a Debt Bomb? Oct 18, 2024

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Bill Cohan joins Peter Hamby to discuss The Sphere, eccentric billionaire James Dolan’s vertigo-inducing and fully immersive Las Vegas music and entertainment venue. Sure, it’s a monster success with consumers… but is it actually financially viable? Plus, Bill discusses Ron Perelman’s recently uncovered health scare and how it’s manifested into his newfound Zen mind state.

Hollywood Un-Cancel Culture Oct 17, 2024

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Puck legal expert Eriq Gardner joins Peter to discuss the bizarre legal battle between A&E and MGM over the pseudo-un-cancellation of “Live PD.” Then they chew over the startling A.I. implications of golfer Jack Nicklaus’ lawsuit against Nicklaus Companies to reclaim his life rights.

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