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The Fall of the House of Perelman Oct 03, 2024

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Bill Cohan joins Peter to unravel how Ron Perelman, the former billionaire corporate raider, was forced to liquidate his favorite yacht, Hamptons home, and famed art collection in pursuit of the “simpler life.” Then they trade notes on Tuesday’s mostly-bland V.P. debate, the candidates’ rival plans to solve the housing crisis, and whether a good old-fashion recession could solve the problem.

The Walz-Vance Spin Room Oct 02, 2024

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Live from New York, it’s a special veep debate episode with John Heilemann and Dylan Byers joining Peter to recap the highlights and lowlights of the Walz-Vance undercard: their snap assessments of the candidates’ performances, how it’s all playing on TV—and, most importantly, whether their confrontation will move the needle in November.

The Thrilla in Vanilla Oct 01, 2024

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Abby Livingston joins Peter to preview tonight’s undercard between Tim Walz and J.D. Vance, two rival Midwest archetypes selling two very different visions of America. Historically, the V.P. debate doesn’t move the needle. Peter and Abby pressure-test that theory and ponder why tonight’s showdown could potentially be the most interesting V.P. matchup in years.

Media Monday: More Nuzzigate & Netflix's Tectonic Shift Sep 30, 2024

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Jon Kelly joins Peter to chew over the forthcoming VP debate and the latest details of the Nuzzigate scandal. The duo also discuss the massive implications of Netflix's new model innovation--or reversion.

Mar-a-Lago Murmurs & Trump’s Microtargeting Sep 27, 2024

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Tara Palmeri joins Peter to share intel on the ongoing rumblings out of Mar-a-Lago: Trump’s fascination with the Nuzzi-R.F.K. Jr. scandal, his threat to sue David Muir over his debate performance, his microtargeting campaign, and Corey Lewandowski’s rejoining Trump’s orbit on the campaign trail.

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Wall Street Hell Week & S.B.F.’s New Hope Sep 26, 2024

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Bill Cohan joins Peter Hamby to discuss the fresh outcry over putrid working conditions on Wall Street, following the sudden deaths of two BofA junior bankers. Then they assess whether a slate of amicus briefs could save Diddy's bunkmate S.B.F. from a quarter century in the clink.

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Middle East Mayhem & Biden at UNGA Sep 25, 2024

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Julia Ioffe joins Peter to illuminate the odds of a wider war in the Middle East amid escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. Then, they discuss how the Biden administration is approaching this year’s United Nations General Assembly and whether the flawed institution can be saved.

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Nuzzigate Revisited Sep 24, 2024

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Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the continued fallout from the salacious sexting scandal between Olivia Nuzzi and R.F.K. Jr. that’s taken the media world by storm. Then, the duo unpacks why journalists care so much and whether this will have implications on other women in political journalism.

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Media Monday: NFL Election Interference & a Media Sexting Scandal Sep 23, 2024

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On today’s episode of The Powers That Be, Jon Kelly joins Peter Hamby for a candid, wide-ranging convo about Woj’s retirement from the news industry, the tumultuous presidential race’s impact on N.F.L.’s viewership, and the sexting scandal between star political reporter Olivia Nuzzi and former presidential candidate R.F.K. Jr.

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Wall Street’s October Surprise Sep 20, 2024

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On a very special episode, Bill Cohan joins Peter to discuss the cascading political impacts of the Fed’s rate cut, whether Kamala or Trump will take credit for a “soft landing,” and why Wall Street dealmakers are sitting on their hands until after the election.

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