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Hunter Biden’s Legal War May 02, 2024

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Eriq Gardner joins Peter Hamby to dissect Hunter Biden’s multifaceted, Bryan Freedman-led legal war against Fox News. Then they foreshadow how A.I. is poised to infiltrate the courtroom.

House G.O.P. Tea Leaves & Biden’s R.F.K. Threat May 01, 2024

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Abby Livingston joins Peter Hamby to dig into the G.O.P. bravado surrounding the party’s odds of maintaining control of the House next year despite the historic leadership tumult that has plagued the caucus. Then they parse R.F.K.’s true threat to Biden’s reelection odds.

Politico vs. The Times Apr 30, 2024

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Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to parse the WHCD weekend micro-drama surrounding a story published in Politico last week, which shined a klieg light on the simmering tensions between the White House and The New York Times.

Media Monday-ish: Aaron Sorkin on Biden, His Next Project & More Apr 29, 2024

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In a very special episode, Peter plays the interview that he and Matt Belloni conducted with Aaron Sorkin during Puck’s WHCD party with WME and Snap. Sorkin dishes on his forthcoming Jan 6 project, his departure from CAA, and his thoughts on Biden.

The Glamour and Squalor of WHCD Weekend Apr 26, 2024

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Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to divulge all the inside chatter heading into White House Corespondents’ Dinner week in Washington. They rate who’s up and who’s down in the D.C. media scene, the parties (including Puck’s shindig with WME) where everyone is coveting an invite, and much, much more.

Trump Trial Game Theory Apr 25, 2024

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Eriq Gardner joins Peter Hamby for a candid evaluation of Trump’s historic criminal trial: 45’s courtroom antics, the judge’s gag order threat, the prosecution’s evolving strategy, and how this soap opera might eventually resolve.

Trump’s Tech Money Bomb & The R.F.K. Plot Apr 24, 2024

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Teddy Schleifer joins Peter Hamby to discuss the recent wave of Silicon Valley money lining up behind Trump, and why so many Bay Area technocrats are suddenly falling over themselves to fundraise for the Republican nominee. Then they discuss the covert operation to convince R.F.K.’s V.P. pick, Nicole Shanahan, to drop off the ticket.

Red Carpet Economics & Lauren’s New Pod Apr 23, 2024

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Lauren Sherman joins Peter Hamby to discuss the brands fighting it out behind the scenes to dress the stars of ‘Challengers,’ the new Zendaya-starring tennis flick. Then they discuss Lauren’s new podcast, Fashion People, which launches today.

Media Monday: ESPN's Wish List & D.C.'s Rush Week Apr 22, 2024

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Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss ESPN's Norby replacement list and all the agita and hoopla surrounding the White House Correspondents Party week.

Tubi’s Gen Z Edge & HBO’s ‘Max’-iversary Apr 19, 2024

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Julia Alexander joins Peter Hamby to dissect the remarkable ascent of Tubi, and why the free, ad-supported streaming service is blowing up with Gen Z. Are its SVOD competitors taking notes? Then they consider the wisdom of HBO being folded into Max on the eve of the revamped streamer’s first anniversary.

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