The Powers That Be: Daily

Emilia Pérez P.R. Panic & The Lively-Baldoni Legal Tangle Feb 06, 2025

Puck’s newest partner, the legendary Hollywood journalist Kim Masters, joins Peter for a deep dive into the public relations firestorm and social media-fueled disasters surrounding the Oscar-nominated ‘Emilia Pérez.’ Then Kim breaks down the escalating legal kerfuffle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni—and why it's a no-win situation for everyone involved.

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Trump's Tariff Theater Feb 05, 2025

Bill Cohan joins Peter for a deep dive into Trump’s tariff threats against Mexico, Canada, and China. Bill argues that these threats are largely performative, crafted to score political wins rather than serve any real economic purpose. Then they discuss the inevitable market volatility, and whether, despite any potential short-term gains, these tariffs will ultimately prove inflationary and harmful to U.S. relations with key allies.

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Cabinet Confirmation Roulette Feb 04, 2025

Leigh Ann Caldwell joins Peter to analyze the high-stakes confirmation battles of two of Trump’s most contentious cabinet picks: Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence and R.F.K. Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Leigh Ann breaks down the key dynamics at play, the senators to watch as the processes unfold, and what could ultimately tip the scales in their favor—or seal their fate.

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Media Monday: Paramount's Trump Gamble & Peacock's Peril Feb 03, 2025

Jon Kelly reunites with Peter to scrutinize the subdued media reaction to the dawn of Trump II—and why it lacks the “five-alarm fire” urgency that defined Trump I. Then they pivot to discuss the looming possibility of Paramount settling Trump’s flimsy lawsuit filed against CBS News, before diving into the fate of Peacock as their financial losses mount and their subscriber growth sputters.

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Wall Street’s A.I. Meltdown & Musk’s Washington Makeover Jan 31, 2025

Bill Cohan joins Peter to unpack the Wall Street chaos triggered by DeepSeek, a low-cost ChatGPT alternative that sent the Nasdaq tumbling and wiped $600 billion off Nvidia’s value in a single day. Then, the duo explore Elon Musk’s bold push to inject startup culture into Washington—and why that attempt is ultimately destined to fall flat.

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An NFL Ratings Mystery & Brady’s $40M Season Jan 30, 2025

John Ourand joins Peter to dissect the NFL’s season-long ratings decline. While “Chiefs fatigue” has been a hot topic, is the broader notion of “football fatigue” more accurate? Then they scrutinize Tom Brady’s rookie season as an analyst ahead of his Super Bowl debut, and debate if he’s worth the $40 million salary Fox Sports is dishing out for him.

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Trump’s Law & Disorder Jan 29, 2025

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to break down the flood of legal developments emanating from the new Trump regime—from the firing of career D.O.J. prosecutors to the pause on civil rights and environmental litigation to the murky future of the TikTok ban. Then they dive into what antitrust enforcement might look like under Trump 2.0, as F.T.C. chair Lina Khan exits and Republicans grapple with just how far they’re willing to go in siding with consumers over big business.

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Trump's Divided G.O.P & Cabinet Conundrums Jan 28, 2025

Puck’s newest partner and chief Washington correspondent, Leigh Ann Caldwell, joins Peter for an insider’s take on the growing rift within the G.O.P. as they wrestle with whether to roll Trump’s ambitious agenda into one sweeping “big, beautiful bill” or split it in two. Plus, Leigh Ann previews two highly anticipated nomination hearings this week, with Tulsi Gabbard and R.F.K. Jr. gearing up to face intense scrutiny from skeptical Senate committees.

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Media Monday: CNN’s Layoff Aftermath & NFL Streaming Woes Jan 27, 2025

Jon Kelly connects with Peter to scrutinize CNN’s post-layoff digital transformation and how long it'll take for Mark Thompson’s vision to come to fruition, before discussing the strategic decisions by the Times, CNN, and other news outlets to tone down their political coverage during Trump 2.0. Finally, they gab about NFL’s declining ratings as Amazon and Netflix become major players in sports media.

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Oscars Culture Wars & The Netflix Endgame Jan 24, 2025

Matt Belloni joins Peter to break down this year’s Oscar nominations, from the snubs to the surprises—and the picks guaranteed to plug right into the culture wars. Then they dive into Netflix’s latest earnings call, in which the streaming behemoth announced a record-breaking 19 million new subscribers in the last quarter, bringing their total to over 300 million. Matt explains the tactics they can employ to keep justifying their massive Wall Street value.

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Trumpocalypse Now Jan 23, 2025

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss the dawn of Trump’s second term, and his preference for flexing executive power rather than navigating a gridlocked House and Senate. They also dive into Congress’s reaction to the J6 pardons, the Democrats’ messaging strategy, why the upcoming Virginia governor’s race could serve as a good indicator of public sentiment towards Trump, and much more.

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The Strange Case of Trump v. CBS News Jan 22, 2025

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to break down how CNN ended up paying $5 million to Navy veteran Zachary Young in a stunning, potentially precedent-setting defamation case. Then they dissect Donald Trump’s head-spinning lawsuit accusing ‘60 Minutes’ and CBS News of election interference—and why, despite the specious nature of the case, Paramount might settle.

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Inauguration Kremlinology & Trump’s Crypto Grift Jan 21, 2025

Bill Cohan joins Peter for a sobering analysis of the first family’s cynically timed and self-dealing launch of multibillion-dollar meme coins over the weekend, and how the crypto donation box could become a five-alarm constitutional fire. Then they scrutinize the seating chart (and hidden motives) of the tech billionaires at his inauguration.

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Media Monday: NBA's New Foe & Fire Insurance Politics Jan 20, 2025

Jon Kelly and Peter come together to debate the viability of Maverick Carter’s fascinating plan to create an NBA-adjacent international basketball league, touching on Maverick's ambitious fundraising efforts, and discussing the potential conflicts of interest and red flags. The duo also foreshadow the long-term effects of the catastrophic L.A. fires: the politicization of aid, price gouging, and the role of insurance companies in shaping future development.

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Introducing The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott Jan 18, 2025

The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller and Adam Scott is an episode-by-episode, behind-the-scenes breakdown of the AppleTV+ workplace thriller with the series’ creators, cast, crew, and celebrity superfans. Executive producer/director Ben Stiller and star/executive producer Adam Scott rewatched every episode of Season 1 and share in-depth, never-before-heard analysis in daily episodes. You can binge all of season 1 now! The companion podcast will continue into Season 2, beginning January 17 and dropping every Friday with the release of each new episode. From Audacy Podcasts, Audacy’s Pineapple Street Studios, Red Hour, and Great Scott.

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The Musk-Trump Bromantasy Jan 17, 2025

Bill Cohan joins Peter to speculate on the longevity of the Musk-Trump bromance, as the two titanic egomaniacs seem destined for an inevitable clash. They also delve into how long Musk's self-indulgent foray into the political arena can persist, given the weight of his responsibilities running a multitude of high-maintenance companies like Tesla, X, SpaceX, and others.

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TikTok's Time Bomb & Drake's Defamation Disaster Jan 16, 2025

Eriq Gardner joins Peter for an in-depth discussion on the looming Sunday deadline for TikTok’s ban or forced sale, exploring Trump’s potential solutions to save the app. The conversation then shifts to Drake’s baffling lawsuit against his record label Universal Music Group, sparked by Kendrick Lamar’s now-iconic diss record “Not Like Us.” Eriq breaks down the complexities of proving defamation in creative works and speculates on the likelihood of this high-profile case ever reaching the courtroom.

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LA’s Karen Bass Problem & Rashida’s MSNBC Exit Jan 15, 2025

Dylan Byers joins Peter to reflect on the ongoing wildfire disaster in Los Angeles, and the political blame game that’s only just begun–underscored by Mayor Karen Bass’s perplexing response to the crisis. The duo also discuss MSNBC’s president Rashida Jones’ foreshadowed departure from the network and who could potentially replace her.

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The Last Days of TikTok? Jan 14, 2025

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to delve into the most recent developments surrounding the looming TikTok ban, with the app slated to go black come Sunday. Tara walks through the Supreme Court’s skepticism towards TikTok’s arguments and explains how Trump could potentially use his executive power to halt the ban. Tara also discusses the broader implications for U.S.-China relations.

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Media Monday: L. A. Second-Order Effects & Venu Aftershocks Jan 13, 2025

Jon Kelly checks in on Peter Hamby and the two old friends discuss the fates of Karen Bass, the film industry, and order derivative impacts of the tragedy in L.A. Then they dip into the demise of Venu and the future of the Murdoch empire.

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TikTok Shopping Wars Jan 10, 2025

Sarah Shapiro joins Peter for a deep dive into the wild world of affiliate marketing and the billion-dollar business of influencers. Sarah discusses the massive impact of creators in the retail space and chronicles an exploding battle between the industry’s perennial leader, LTK, and the bold upstart ShopMy—a rivalry defined by two cultures and starkly different visions for the business.

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Los Angeles Is Burning Jan 09, 2025

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the devastating wildfires and winds that are ravaging Los Angeles. While Dylan praises the local media for their commendable coverage, Peter criticizes the lack of leadership from Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Blake v. Baldoni v. The New York Times Jan 08, 2025

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to walk through the explosive P.R. and legal war engulfing Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni—including Baldoni’s $250 million counterattack against The New York Times. Then the duo uncover the China subplot behind Trump’s campaign to force the Supreme Court to delay a ban on TikTok.

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The Dark Art of Trump’s Deal Jan 07, 2025

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss the challenges and prospects for Republicans in passing legislation during Trump’s second term—especially after the harrowing pre-Christmas government spending bill near-disaster. Then they turn to the potential for executive orders by Trump and what, if anything, Democrats can do about it.

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Media Monday: WaPo Defectors & Netflix-NFL Murmurs Jan 06, 2025

Jon Kelly reunites with Peter to chew over the exodus of key departures from The Washington Post and whether C.E.O. Will Lewis can pivot the newsroom with a wave of new talent. They also discuss Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL games and why sports rights seem destined for the big streamers.

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Infidels at the Gates Jan 03, 2025

Bill Cohan joins Ben to discuss how the triple threat of Amazon, Apple, and Alphabet have forced the legacy TV incumbents—Comcast, WBD, Disney, and Paramount—to countenance their own M&A visions of what Bob Iger famously called the "everything on the table" era.

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Secrets of Victoria’s Secret Jan 02, 2025

In a special best-of replay episode, Lauren Sherman drops by to discuss the rise and fall of Victoria’s Secret, Les Wexner’s apparel empire, and the Epstein mystery. Then Lauren and Peter dig into a designer shakeup at Fendi, and where the next fashion house dominos could fall.

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A New Year's Replay: The A.I. Search Wars Jan 01, 2025

From the archives: Baratunde Thurston joins Peter Hamby to dissect the heated A.I. arms race between Google, Meta, and OpenAl, and how a new wave of generative search tools, like Perplexity AI, are making it difficult for tech incumbents to outpace disruptors.

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Holiday Replay: Michael Rubin's Legal Woes & A Skydance Scoop Dec 31, 2024

From the archives: Eriq Gardner joins Peter Hamby to unwind the myriad legal challenges facing sports business behemoth Fanatics and its brash billionaire founder Michael Rubin. Plus, news on an under-the-radar trial surrounding the Skydance-Paramount merger.

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The Grill Room: Allison Roman Chops It Up Dec 30, 2024

It’s a food media-themed doubleheader in The Grill Room! First, Dylan convenes with The Infatuation C.E.O. Paul Needham, who discusses the economics of his restaurant recommendation empire. Then acclaimed food writer and entrepreneur Alison Roman stops by to discuss her journey from legacy media to entrepreneurship and why her defenestration from The New York Times turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

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Introducing: Office Ladies 6.0 Dec 28, 2024

The Office co-stars and best friends, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, are doing the ultimate Office-lovers podcast for you. Each week Jenna and Angela will dive deeper into The Office giving you access to even more behind the scene details, interviews and lots of stories that only two best friends who were there, can tell you.

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Versace M&A Murmurs & Nordstrom's Big Miss Dec 27, 2024

Lauren Sherman joins Ben to dish about what's next for Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors after their $8.5 billion merger with Tapestry fell apart. Plus: How shareholders lost out on billions as Nordstrom, the family-controlled luxury department store chain, belatedly goes private after 50 years.

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Sotheby’s New Year Resolutions Dec 26, 2024

Marion Maneker joins Ben for a rollicking deep dive into everything that's gone wrong at Sotheby's: the layoffs, the Emirati entanglement, and why C.E.O. Charles Stewart suddenly reversed course on the auction house's radical new fee structure. Then they dig into how the art market could bounce back in 2025.

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The Varsity: An ESPN-TNT Crossover Dec 25, 2024

In this special replay of The Varsity, Former Turner Network prez David Levy joins John Ourand for a rollicking discussion of Comcast’s bombshell decision to spin off its cable channels, Amazon’s moves to dominate the R.S.N. market, the genius of Netflix’s Tyson-Paul fight, the ripple effects of the TNT-ESPN deal, and so much more.

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The Sun Valley Lookbook & Gen Z Fashion Dec 24, 2024

In a special Christmas Eve throwback, Peter hands the mic to Lauren Sherman and Dylan Byers to discuss the sartorial trends among the .0001 percent at the Allen & Co. conference. Then Casey Lewis, author of the After School newsletter, joins Lauren to dissect Gen Z’s consumer behaviors and brand loyalties.

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Media Monday: ABC News Settlement Chatter & NFL vs. CFB Dec 23, 2024

Jon Kelly reunites with Peter to weigh in on the latest headlines occupying the media landscape this holiday season: a new set of details regarding ABC News and Disney’s defamation lawsuit settlement, the beleaguered Washington Post concluding their executive editor sweepstakes, the budding December rivalry between the NFL and college football, and much, much more.

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Shutdown Game Theory & Pelosi's Revenge Dec 21, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Ben to discuss the latest spending bill mishegoss and how Mike Johnson lost control of his conference. Then they investigate why Nancy Pelosi worked the phones to kill A.O.C.'s leadership bid.

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Sotheby’s Layoff Saga Dec 20, 2024

Marion Maneker joins Peter to walk through the latest drama at Sotheby’s, with the auction house revealing nearly 100 layoffs in New York and possibly more to come across the globe. He also takes a close look at the relationship between Sotheby’s C.E.O. Charles Stewart and billionaire owner Patrick Drahi—and how their cost-cutting will impact buyers on a practical level.

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The A.I. Endgame Dec 19, 2024

Baratunde Thurston joins Peter to break down how A.I. is playing a role in each of the nation’s power corners, and what experts are saying about how it will remake our society and politics in 2025 and beyond. Then they discuss the widespread skepticism surrounding the technology, and whether certain industries should adapt or resist.

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WBD Custody Battles & BuzzFeed’s Fire Sale Dec 18, 2024

Bill Cohan joins Peter to speculate about Warner Bros. Discover potentially selling its declining cable assets as Zaslav doubles down on streaming. Then they delve into how BuzzFeed, on the brink of bankruptcy, is scrambling to pay off its colossal corporate debt.

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ABC News’ $15M Settlement & Pollsters on Notice Dec 17, 2024

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to break down ABC News and Disney's $15 million decision to settle the defamation lawsuit brought by Trump. He also dives into Trump’s freshly-filed lawsuit against former pollster Ann Selzer and whether this signals a warning shot for other pollsters who could face similar lawsuits.

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Media Monday: WBD’s Potential SpinCo and Politico’s Profit Playbook Dec 16, 2024

Jon Kelly connects with Dylan Byers to chew over the latest media industry buzz, starting with David Zaslav’s sweeping WBD restructuring and what this move portends for his longstanding cable networks, including CNN. Is Zaslav positioning to spin off these networks, a la Brian Roberts’ SpinCo? Plus they dive into the latest developments at The Washington Post, Politico, and much more.

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Silicon Valley Does D.C. Dec 14, 2024

Abby Livingston returns with a grand unified theory of how tech took over Trump's White House: the V.C. players in his inner circle, the crypto money that fueled the election, whether lawmakers will back off regulation of Big Tech, and why Washington dismisses Elon Musk at its peril.

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Guilfoyle in Exile & More Tulsi Game Theory Dec 13, 2024

Tara Palmeri joins Ben to discuss how a cheating Don Jr. got his fiancée banished to Greece, and what the non-scandal scandal portends for fellow sex fiends RFK Jr. and Pete Hegseth. Then they assess Tulsi Gabbard's charm campaign on the Hill and whether Kash Patel will be the next nominee to fall.

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Belichick's Chapel Hill Escapade Dec 12, 2024

John Ourand joins Peter for a candid conversation about the booming college football business as the inaugural CFP is slated to begin this weekend—and Bill Belichick's striking move to become UNC's next head coach. Then they discuss whether the NBA Cup is having a positive impact on the league's ratings and competition.

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The Murdoch Succession Shocker & TikTok’s Trump Card Dec 11, 2024

Legal expert Eriq Gardner joins Peter to explain the latest twist in Rupert Murdoch’s high-stakes succession battle against his children. Then they debate the chances that Trump saves TikTok after a federal court upheld the app’s ban slated for January.

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WaPo Hunger Games & Other Media War Stories Dec 10, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter with the latest on The Washington Post's executive editor sweepstakes, where a surprising twist sees one of the leading contenders defecting to The New York Times. Then Dylan delves into the never-ending controversies surrounding tech and culture writer Taylor Lorenz, and the baggage that seems to follow her at every turn.

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Media Monday: Hegseth TV Happy Hour & SpinCo Eventualities Dec 09, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to chat about the media’s portrayal of the Hegseth confirmation tour. The old friends also chew over the Conde Nast layoffs, Rashida Jones’ impending departure from MSNBC, and other related industry subplots.

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Dial M for Mutiny Dec 07, 2024

In a special Saturday episode, Abby Livingston joins Ben to dig into a new drama on Capitol Hill: Democrats like A.O.C. deposing their elders in a leadership-sanctioned act of generational warfare as the party cleans house. Then they discuss the mounting resistance to Pete Hegseth and which Republican senators might throw a wrench in Trump’s transition machine.

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ESPN’s Stephen A. Strategy Dec 06, 2024

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.

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

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.

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WaPo in Limbo Dec 04, 2024

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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Lauren Sherman’s Black Friday Nov 29, 2024

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.

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A Thanksgiving Day NFL Autopsy Nov 28, 2024

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.

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Crypto's $6.2M Banana Nov 27, 2024

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.

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A (Potential) Thanksgiving Blockbuster Bonanza Nov 26, 2024

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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Media Monday: Comcast’s Cable Questions & Netflix’s Nielsen Drama Nov 25, 2024

Jon Kelly reunites with Peter to dissect Comcast’s seismic spinoff. Is this the beginning of the end for news networks like CNBC and MSNBC? Then they scrutinize Netflix’s viewership numbers for the Tyson-Paul fight and debate whether monoculture can exist in today’s media climate.

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Johnson’s Margin & The Senate Succession Nov 23, 2024

In a special Saturday episode, Abby Livingston joins Ben to war game what John Thune’s elevation to majority leader portends for the Senate’s looming confirmation battles with Trump. Then they discuss whether Mike Johnson has the votes to fend off the Chaos Caucus, and how Democrats are grappling with the prospect of another two years in the minority.

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Condé in Crisis & LVMH Succession Games Nov 22, 2024

Lauren Sherman joins Peter to discuss Vanity Fair’s anxiety-stoking decision to publish its annual Hollywood Issue three months early, raising questions about Condé Nast’s shaky financials. Then Lauren dishes about which Arnault heirs are in the running to inherit the LVMH empire.

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Brian Roberts' Seismic Spin-Off Nov 21, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter to decipher Brian Roberts’ decision to spin off NBCUniversal’s declining cable assets and explain why this is a landmark moment in the history of the media industry. Then Dylan offers a behind-the-scenes snapshot of why MSNBC’s co-hosts Joe and Mika made the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago.

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The Musk-Trump Market Singularity Nov 20, 2024

Bill Cohan joins Peter to put a number on Elon Musk’s growing political clout in Trump’s social orbit—raising the intriguing possibility that Musk’s indebted X, and Trump’s overvalued meme-stock DJT, could merge.

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A G.O.P. Senate Rebellion Nov 19, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter to dissect Trump’s latest power move in Washington: attempting to push his controversial cabinet picks through the Senate without confirmation hearings. They dive into the brewing battle, and chew over whether this will ignite a showdown between MAGA loyalists and the remnants of the G.O.P. establishment.

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Media Monday: NFL’s Amazon Romance & TV’s Trump-Induced Nosedive Nov 18, 2024

Jon Kelly reunites with Peter to discuss the latest dramas underpinning the media industry: why TV execs believe the traditional networks are being sidelined in the NFL-Amazon partnership, the plummeting ratings of CNN and MSNBC in the ’wake of Trump’s victory, and much, much more.

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A Fashion Comeback Story & Trump’s Luxury Tariffs Nov 15, 2024

Lauren Sherman and Peter dig into the latest dramas percolating through the fashion industry: Gap’s attempt to revive itself as America’s favorite mall brand, the Arnault family cozying up to Donald Trump, what the former-and-future president’s tariffs could mean for luxury goods, and much more.

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ESPN's Political Escape & A Netflix Knockout Nov 14, 2024

John Ourand joins Peter to examine ESPN’s efforts to sustain itself as a politics-free zone in anticipation of a second Trump administration. Then they dive into Netflix’s upcoming Tyson vs. Paul fight, signaling the streamer’s plan to expand its sports strategy.

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Wall Street’s Trump 2.0 Trade Nov 13, 2024

Bill Cohan joins Peter to examine how Wall Street is pricing the second Trump era—the tariffs, the tax cuts, and all the corporate bullying. Bill runs down the list of familiar faces jockeying for Cabinet positions (Gary, Schwarzman, Paulson...), plus some surprising names that are suddenly in contention. Then they discuss how investors are playing the market rally, and whether crypto will get a Trump bump.

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Democrats’ Identity Crisis Nov 12, 2024

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to sort through the résumés of potential appointees in Trump’s second administration, exploring why this transition may differ from the haphazard process that played out in 2017. Then they discuss the lack of a second #resistance and whether the Democratic Party can discover a new identity beyond its unified opposition to Trump.

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Media Monday: The CNN Reckoning & The Trump Effect Nov 11, 2024

Jon Kelly and Peter jump into a brief recap of last week’s Election Day surprises before diving into the future of the media industry under a second Trump administration. They tackle CNN’s hundreds of impending layoffs, the Washington Post’s eyebrow-raising return-to-work policy, how media at large has grown out of touch with modern politics, and more.

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Trump’s Enemy Within Nov 08, 2024

Puck's legal expert, Eriq Gardner, joins Peter for an in-depth look at how the returning president would go to war with the regulatory state, installing allies to reshape—or dismantle—key agencies like the F.T.C. and F.C.C., with sweeping implications for Wall Street, Hollywood, and beyond.

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How 45 Became 47 Nov 07, 2024

On today’s episode, Puck Superfriends—Peter Hamby, John Heilemann, and Dylan Byers—huddle up for a post-election post-mortem about how Trump sailed to victory, why Kamala failed to connect, what the next Trump administration might bring, whether Democrats have lost touch with American culture and modern media, and much more.

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Burning Down the House Nov 06, 2024

In the first of two post-election episodes, Abby Livingston joins Peter to assess the multidimensional fallout from Trump’s decisive victory, the consequences of Republicans taking the Senate, and whether last night’s MAGA red wave will consume the House, too. Then they turn to the demographic warning signs that so many pundits missed.

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Good Luck, America! Nov 05, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter to answer the final questions haunting this godforsaken race: what operatives really think about the Ann Selzer hope bomb, how to parse the early voting mumbo jumbo, and which battlegrounds to watch as the Magic Wall returns.

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Media Monday: More WaPo Nonsense & A Comcast Smoke Bomb Nov 04, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to weigh in on the roiling drama at The Washington Post, and whether the longterm business impact will be material. The duo also read the tea leaves from Comcast’s earnings report, and predict the fate of its cable networks.

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Presenting Gone South Season 4 Nov 02, 2024

Gone South, the Edward R. Murrow award-winning podcast, is back. Unlike previous seasons, writer and host Jed Lipinski brings listeners new episodes every week with no end in sight. Each episode of Gone South Season 4 tells a different story about one of the South's most interesting crimes.

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Barbarian at the Gate Nov 01, 2024

Bill Cohan joins Peter for a wide-ranging discussion about the anxieties and second-guessing in finance world as liberal-leaning Wall Street prepares for the imminent possibility of a second Trump term. Then they consider the outsider candidates in the Iger succession sweepstakes.

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Congressional Fundraising Wars & The Dems' House Sprint Oct 31, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter Hamby for a spooky conversation hashing out the final five days of the campaign: the overlooked House and Senate races, whether Democrats can overcome a challenging electoral map, the G.O.P.’s late-breaking momentum, and much, much more.

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A Menendez Hollywood Ending Oct 30, 2024

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.

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MAGA at MSG Oct 29, 2024

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.

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

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.

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Wall Street’s Election Woes Oct 25, 2024

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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Hollywood Un-Cancel Culture Oct 17, 2024

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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Trumpworld's New Don Oct 16, 2024

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to unpack a handful of hot-button political topics and late-race machinations: Don Jr.’s new role in Trumpworld, the campaigns’ laser focus on North Carolina, and why some voters are still undecided with only three weeks until Election Day.

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Victoria’s Secrets & A Fendi Exit Oct 15, 2024

Lauren Sherman joins Peter Hamby for a discussion about the rise, fall, and plateau of Victoria’s Secret, the subject of her new book, Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon. Then, Lauren delves into Kim Jones’ departure from Fendi and the likely domino effect it will cause among the major fashion houses.

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Media Monday: Dokoupil Fallout & A Linear Hunger Scream Oct 14, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Dylan Byers to weigh into the five-alarm shitshow enveloping CBS News following Tony Dokoupil’s antagonistic interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates. Then they delve into how a recent NBC micro-scandal feeds into the hunger screams of late-stage linear TV.

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MLB’s Media Rights Moneyball Oct 11, 2024

John Ourand joins Dylan Byers for a rollicking discussion about the future of MLB’s media rights and the role of ESPN in the sports streaming landscape. They also explain why a potential Yankees-Dodgers World Series is at the top of Fox’s wish list (yes, even more so than a Yankees-Mets Subway Series…).

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Netflix Comp Wars & A ‘Joker' Surprise Oct 10, 2024

Matt Belloni joins Dylan Byers to unpack Netflix’s new compensation model before explaining why ‘Joker 2’ is a win for filmmaker Todd Phillips despite being a box office flop.

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The Middle East Powder Keg Oct 09, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Dylan Byers to offer her poignant reflections on the October 7 tragedy and explain why, over the past year, the political and media narrative surrounding the war in the Middle East has been both dangerously muddled and incredibly difficult to countenance.

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Kamala’s Alt-Media Blitz & An October Surprise Oct 08, 2024

John Heilemann joins Dylan Byers for a deep-dive on the state of the race, from the potential impact of an October surprise to Harris’s attempt to lure new voters with her homestretch media strategy.

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Media Monday: TV’s Hard Reset & CNN’s New Moat Oct 07, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter for a candid conversation about the recent exodus of news anchor mega talent (Hoda, Norah…) and the exits still to come (Lester, Wolf, Stephanopoulos…) as primetime TV gets smaller and smaller. Then they weigh into Brian Williams’ upcoming Election Night special with Amazon and discuss why there’s hope—and doubt—surrounding CNN’s paywall strategy.

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Presenting: HISTORY This Week Oct 05, 2024

A HISTORY Channel original podcast, HISTORY This Week gives you insight into the people—both famous and unknown—whose decisions reshaped the world we live in today. Through interviews with experts and eyewitnesses, each episode will give you a new perspective on how history is written.

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A Billionaire Fire Sale & Sotheby’s Debt Squeeze Oct 04, 2024

Art world insider Marion Maneker joins Peter to discuss why Ron Perelman, once the richest man in the U.S., is offloading $1 billion worth of art. Then they dig into the art market downturn squeezing Sotheby’s, and whether the Emiratis could snatch the legendary auction house out of billionaire Patrick Drahi’s hands.

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The Fall of the House of Perelman Oct 03, 2024

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.

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The Walz-Vance Spin Room Oct 02, 2024

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.

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The Thrilla in Vanilla Oct 01, 2024

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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The Woj Bomb & Döpfner‘s Mega Move Sep 19, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter to unpack the shocking news of ESPN's peerless scoop machine, Adrian Wojnarowski, leaving $20 million on the table to join his alma mater’s athletic department. Then they turn to the looming deal between KKR and Mathias Döpfner to break up Axel Springer.

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Shutdown Anxieties & Beto 2.0 Sep 18, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter Hamby to reveal the inside chatter on Capitol Hill surrounding a potential Republican-led government shutdown, how the Senate map is shaking out, and whether the Dems can achieve their longstanding fantasy of turning Texas blue.

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Julia on Trump’s Would-Be Assassin Sep 17, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to chart the strange journey of Ryan Routh, the would-be Trump assassin in Florida, who spent the last several years waging a lonely and quixotic crusade to save Ukraine.

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Media Monday: Zaz’s Deal Toy & Code’s Demise Sep 16, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to catch up on Puck’s swell third anniversary party before weighing in on the end of the Code Conference and David Zaslav’s apocryphal negotiating win.

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A Harris Gut Check & Trump Debate Revisionism Sep 13, 2024

Tara Palmeri swings by the pod to chat with Peter about the gushing punditry surrounding Kamala’s debate performance, whether it’s actually in line with what voters saw, and how the Trump campaign is circling the wagons.

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Can Kamala Flip the House? Sep 12, 2024

Senior congressional reporter Abby Livingston joins Peter, live in New York, to parse the post-debate chatter surrounding whether House Democrats will enjoy a Harris bump. Then they dig into the emerging consensus

and counter-narratives about which battleground states might now be in play.

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Run Spot Run & Dog-Eating Sep 11, 2024

In a very special episode, Peter is joined by John Heilemann and Dylan Byers to share their immediate analysis of the climactic Trump-Harris debate in Philadelphia—the vibes, the polling implications, the bounce scenarios and the known unknowns of it all.

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A Murdoch Succession War & CNN on Trial Sep 10, 2024

Eriq Gardner joins Peter Hamby to unpack the ‘Succession’-style courtroom battle enveloping the Murdoch clan as Rupert fights to ensure that his chosen heir, Lachlan, maintains control of his conservative media empire. Then they dig into a pair of defamation lawsuits against CNN and MSNBC.

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Media Monday: Stelteritis & Pre-Debate Jitters Sep 09, 2024

Jon Kelly and Peter dig into Brian Stelter's return to CNN--and the nature of the network that is welcoming him back. Then the two preview the consequences of Tuesday's presidential debate.

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Trump’s Soul Music War Sep 06, 2024

Eriq Gardner joins Peter Hamby to unpack a wholly different angle to the presidential race: the lawsuit brought against Trump by heirs of the soul music icon Isaac Hayes. Sure, there’s a long history of political campaigns using unlicensed hit songs at rallies, but Eriq explains why this case, in particular, could change that practice forever.

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Trump Movie Drama & A Summer Box Office Rewind Sep 05, 2024

Matt Belloni swings by the pod to chat with Peter Hamby about the controversy surrounding “The Apprentice,” the Trump biopic set for theatrical release just before the election. Then they look back at the biggest surprises of the summer box office.

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ABC Pre-Debate Jitters & The Dems’ Money Moves Sep 04, 2024

Tara Palmeri joins Peter Hamby to reveal the inside chatter swirling around D.C. as the presidential race enters its final two-month sprint: the Dems’ remarkable ad spend in battleground states, Harris’s post-D.N.C momentum, the stakes of next week’s ABC debate, and much more.

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Jimmy Pitaro on the NBA Deal, Stephen A. McAfee & More Sep 03, 2024

In a super special episode of The Varsity, Puck’s new podcast on the sports media business, John Ourand chats with ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro about the network’s strategic realignment, sports rights deals, talent philosophy and more.

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Media Monday: Kamala Sit-downology & an MLB Bidding War Sep 02, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to assess the optics and impact of Kamala Harris’ sit-down with Dana Bash. Then they weigh the ulterior motives of the streaming giants that are interested in Major League Baseball’s local rights.

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Julia Ioffe on the Telegram Scandal Aug 30, 2024

The one and only Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to unpack the complexities and geopolitical implications (and political misunderstandings) surrounding the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov.

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CNN’s Trump Whisperers & ABC’s Debate Headaches Aug 29, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to reveal how CNN secured the coveted Harris-Walz joint interview, and the low-profile players behind the network’s recent string of high-profile “gets.” Then they dig into the ongoing drama surrounding the Harris-Trump debate on ABC News.

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NFL Media Mysteries & Peyton’s Prophecies Aug 28, 2024

John Ourand swings by the pod to chat with Peter Hamby about the biggest storylines set to dominate this NFL season, from Tom Brady in the broadcast booth to the NFL’s Netflix debut. Plus, they discuss John’s new podcast, The Varsity (which debuts today!), and his inaugural interview with Peyton Manning.

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The R.F.K. Complexifier Aug 27, 2024

Abby Livingston huddles up with Peter Hamby to unpack all the angles surrounding R.F.K. Jr.’s exit from the presidential race and his support for Donald Trump. Then they look at how the Dems are feeling about their chances at reclaiming the House and holding the Senate with Harris at the top of the ticket.

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Media Monday: Time’s Troubles & Convention Goss Aug 26, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter Hamby to chat about the latest dish emanating from Chicago—the Anita Dunn intrigue, the Kamala extended honeymoon, etcetera—and then the duo reflect on Time magazine’s latest pivot.

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Harris’s NatSec Dream Team & An F.B.I. Mystery Aug 23, 2024

Julia Ioffe rings up Peter Hamby to break down the known-unknowns surrounding Kamala Harris’s foreign policy plan, and reveal the shortlist of potential NatSec candidates who might staff her administration. Then they dig into the surprising F.B.I. raid on the home of Dimitri Simes, a Kremlin pundit, in Virginia.

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The Trump Circus Returns Aug 22, 2024

Tara Palmeri meets up with Peter Hamby on the grounds of the D.N.C. to discuss the chaos in Mar-a-Lago while Democrats celebrate their new nominee in Chicago, and the fallout inside the campaign as Trump brings yes-man operative Corey Lewandowski back into the fold.

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The NFL’s New Moneymen & Venu’s Legal Blockade Aug 21, 2024

John Ourand joins Peter Hamby to unpack the legal challenge blocking the launch of Venu, the WBD-Fox-Disney sports streamer, and whether the service will ever see the light of day. Plus, a look at whether private equity money will flood the NFL.

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Live from the D.N.C… Aug 20, 2024

Abby Livingston links up with Peter Hamby on the convention floor in Chicago to exchange notes on the ebullient chatter they’re picking up from Dems, assess whether the excitement will inevitably be tempered by planned Gaza protests, and zoom out to consider how the D.N.C. might factor into a remarkably close ’24 race.

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Media Monday: DNC Kremlinology, Conde’s New Revenue Boss & More Cable Chills Aug 19, 2024

Jon Kelly and Peter Hamby are reunited to discuss the media industry’s hot button issues: DNC speaker slot politics, the dark side of NBCU’s Olympics narrative, and Conde Nast’s new c-suite member.

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Cable-pocalypse Now, Part 2 Aug 16, 2024

Guest host John Ourand continues his rollicking conversation with Matt Belloni about the Cable-pocalypse, breaking down what the death of linear television entails for the inevitable migration of sports to streaming platforms—and which major entertainment players stand to benefit.

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Cable-pocalypse Now, Part 1 Aug 15, 2024

The great John Ourand, host of the forthcoming Varsity pod, sits in for Peter and chats up Matt Belloni on a host of broadcast topics: the epic $9.1 billion Zaz write-down, Paramount’s NFL out, Comcast’s ulterior motives, and so much more.

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The Harris Down-Ballot X-Factor Aug 14, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter Hamby to reveal how the battle for Congress has shifted now that Kamala Harris is the frontrunner in the presidential race. With Harris’s momentum, can she help pull down-ballot Democrats over the finish line in November?

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Mar-a-Lago Nightmares & Kellyanne’s Boomerang Aug 13, 2024

Tara Palmeri joins Peter Hamby to divulge the latest tremors in Mar-a-Lago and Bedminster. They dig into Trump’s myriad frustrations—from his trouble defining Kamala Harris to her breathtaking fundraising—and why he now seems poised to bring Kellyanne Conway back into the fold.

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Media Monday: Zaz Truthers & Axiosology Aug 12, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Olympics enthusiast Peter Hamby for a check in on the Harris-Trump TikTok election, an assessment of David Zaslav's nightmare du jour, and Washington's misread of the Axios news.

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NBC’s Olympics Bonanza & Venu’s Price Tag Math Aug 09, 2024

John Ourand joins Peter Hamby to offer his definitive pre-postmortem on NBC’s bonkers Olympics ratings, before turning to the forthcoming Venu sports streamer and whether it’s actually worth the $42.99 per month price tag. Then they exchange notes on ’Charlie Hustle,’ the HBO documentary about Pete Rose.

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Nike’s Gen Z Headaches & V.P. Fashion Faux Pas Aug 08, 2024

Lauren Sherman joins Peter Hamby to unpack the trouble brewing at Nike in the wake of a distribution play gone awry and Gen Z’s embrace of sneaker competitors. Plus, Lauren’s candid take on how V.P. candidates Tim Walz and J.D. Vance are sporting their suits.

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Tim Walz Game Theory Aug 07, 2024

John Heilemann joins Peter Hamby to evaluate the tactical reasons why, exactly, the Harris campaign selected Minnesota’s amiable governor Tim Walz to join the ticket as their V.P. candidate. The selection definitely has Democrats fired up—but will it ultimately have any impact on the outcome in November?

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Middle East Fears & The Gershkovich Homecoming Aug 06, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to relay what she’s hearing from foreign policy insiders about the escalating tensions in the Middle East, and whether we’re on the brink of a wider war between Iran and Israel. Then they dissect the complex prisoner exchange that brought Evan Gershkovich and two other Americans home.

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Media Monday: CBS News’ Big Shift & Minor Harris Beefs Aug 05, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the unsurprising news that Norah O’Donnell is abdicating her anchor chair and what that means for the industry. Then they weigh in on some press pool gripes about Kamala Harris.

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NBCU’s Olympic Gold & Zaz’s NBA Folly Aug 02, 2024

John Ourand joins Peter Hamby to unpack how the Olympics have been a bonanza for NBCUniversal, leading to a massive ratings and revenue boost for its Peacock streamer. Then they dig into WBD’s lawsuit against the NBA, and how it might affect David Zaslav’s future negotiations with cable providers.

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Prisoner Swap Chatter & Harris’s Big Hire Aug 01, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to dig into the latest major news coming out of Moscow—the tell-tale signs of a prisoner swap, and why Putin would consider such a move at a time of enormously high tensions with the West. Then they discuss Julia’s scoop about the advisor Kamala Harris has selected to run her campaign policy shop.

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Ackman’s Gamble & Trump’s New Money Club Jul 31, 2024

William D. Cohan joins Peter Hamby to discuss the topsy-turvy saga of Bill Ackman’s new investment fund, Pershing Square USA, and whether his culture warrior notoriety will sabotage its success. Plus, why famous investors like Ackman and Andreessen are suddenly all in on Donald Trump.

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A Harris Heat Check & Vance’s Media Nightmare Jul 30, 2024

Tara Palmeri joins Peter Hamby to exchange candid and incisive assessments of the presidential race: the Dems’ new messaging that Trump and J.D. Vance are “weird,” how Harris is capitalizing on her remarkable surge of momentum, Vance’s bad media week, and much more.

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Media Monday: Zaz’s NBA Holy War & Kamala’s Tiktok Bounce Jul 29, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to chronicle the latest and weirdest chapter of the NBA media rights auction—David Zaslav’s decision to sue the league and hire Edelman to run a scorched earth influence campaign. Then the duo diagnose the Kamala bounce.

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The Harris Doctrine & Vance Kremlinology Jul 26, 2024

Julia Ioffe swings by the pod to offer her candid assessment of Kamala Harris’s foreign policy bona fides. What’s the chatter in Foggy Bottom—and the Blob consensus about Biden abandoning his bid for a second term? Plus, the view from Moscow on the J.D. Vance selection.

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Michael Rubin’s Legal Woes & A Skydance Scoop Jul 25, 2024

Eriq Gardner joins Peter Hamby to unwind the myriad legal challenges facing sports business behemoth Fanatics and its brash billionaire founder Michael Rubin. Plus, news on an under-the-radar trial surrounding the Skydance-Paramount merger.

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The Kamala Media Super Bowl Jul 24, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby for an incisive meta analysis of how the media has covered Joe Biden’s historic decision to exit the presidential race. Among other things: How is MSNBC pivoting to the Harris story, and how will the White House press corps get along with Biden’s former campaign staff?

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Kamala Time & Trump’s New Calculus Jul 23, 2024

Tara Palmeri joins Peter Hamby to exchange insider takes on the arrival of Kamala Harris, and the Dems’ urgent race to reintroduce her to the electorate with only four months to go until voters march to the ballot box. Plus, a look at how the Trump campaign is responding to their new political foe.

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Media Monday: The Biden Finale & Pelosi's Mind Games Jul 22, 2024

In a special episode, Jon Kelly and Peter explain how Nancy Pelosi masterfully used the media to push Joe Biden out of the race. They also chew over the remaining and obvious open questions in this unprecedented election: the newly upended veepstakes, the likely hybrid open primary coronation, and Kamala Harris's best path to 270.

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Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Reprisal & Trump’s Legal Headspinner Jul 19, 2024

Eriq Gardner jumps on the horn with Peter Hamby to dissect two pressing legal developments subsumed by a week of high-octane political news: federal judge Aileen Cannon’s decision to toss Jack Smith’s classified documents case against Donald Trump, and the dramatic denouement (and potential legal epilogue) to Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ manslaughter case.

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Aspen Agita & Biden’s Zoom Brawl Jul 18, 2024

Julia Ioffe rings up Peter Hamby from the grounds of the Aspen Security Conference to discuss her exclusive reporting on Joe Biden’s tense Zoom call with House Democrats, before revealing the anxiety swirling around the conference over the specter of a second Trump presidency.

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The Biden Pressure Cooker Jul 17, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter Hamby to spotlight the quietly churning Democratic revolt against Biden: the tense phone calls, the private frustrations, the polling woes, and their unfettered anxiety about his ability to beat Trump.

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The Trump Media Circus & Morning Joe Mysteries Jul 16, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby for an animated discussion about how the assassination attempt against Trump is reverberating across TV news—and reigniting age-old questions about the former president’s rhetoric. Then they dig into a strange mystery surrounding MSNBC’s Morning Joe.

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Media Monday: Trump Assassination Chills Jul 15, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the politics surrounding the horrific assassination attempt over the weekend in Pennsylvania. Does Trump's survival and subsequent political instincts make him unbeatable? Will the act of violence temporarily quell Biden's dissenters? Then the duo chew over some changes at The Washington Post.

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The New Paramount Waiting Game Jul 12, 2024

Bill Cohan joins Peter to discuss his observations on the Redstone's agreement to fork over control of Paramount Global to the Ellison family and RedBird Capital. Bill and Peter get into the David Ellison coronation, incoming president Jeff Shell's plans, the possibility that Jeff Zucker enters the fray, and other surprises from the deal denouement.

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The Media vs Joe Biden Jul 11, 2024

Dylan Byers calls in from Sun Valley to chat with Peter about how the dam broke for Biden, the growing tensions between the press corps and the White House, and the George Stephanopoulos of it all.

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The Capitol Hill Whisper Network Jul 10, 2024

Tara Palmeri joins Peter Hamby to reveal the hushed, anguished chatter circulating among Democrats on Capitol Hill as Joe Biden defiantly vows to stay in the race. Then they foreshadow next week’s Republican convention in Milwaukee.

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Media Tuesday: The Morning Joe Call & The Elite Wars Jul 09, 2024

Jon Kelly returns to chat with Peter about Joe Biden's surprising and all-consuming attempt to hold on to the presidency by taking on the elites, the media, the donor class, and his own party. It's an increasingly high-stakes gambit, often seemingly freelanced. Will it work?

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Media Monday: Biden Machinations & the Paramount Endgame Jul 08, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to weigh into the latest beats in the roiling Biden scandal—the ABC interview, the Senate revolt, and the inner circle turmoil. Then the two discuss David Ellison’s renewed attempt to acquire Paramount.

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The Biden Crisis Abroad Jul 05, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to share how the Biden debate played in Europe and Asia, why G7 leaders are rattled, and what foreign adversaries and allies, alike, are really saying about America’s deepening political crisis.

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SCOTUS Anxieties & TikTok Bedfellows Jul 04, 2024

Puck’s legal expert Eriq Gardner, the one and only, joins Peter to comb through the depths of the recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Then the two delve into Hollywood’s surprising treatment of TikTok’s existential crisis.

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The Biden Media Blame Game Jul 03, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter to dig into into the Washington media reaction to debate-gate—the self-righteousness, anger, frustration, and general sense that the age issue, once deemed too sensitive, is all that matters

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The Democratic Private Conversation Jul 02, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss the compelling and startling chasm between what Democratic officials and electeds are saying publicly about Joe Biden, and what they are really acknowledging in private. They also delve into the factors that could yet force Biden's hand.

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Media Monday: Biden Backup Plans & WaPo Recriminations Jul 01, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the media fallout from Biden’s debate debacle—the fast-moving information, the private conversation, and the real anxieties. Then they dig into the lastest turn in the Washington Post saga.

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The Biden Post-Debate Panic Jun 28, 2024

In a special post-debate episode, Peter is joined by John Heilemann and Dylan Byers to digest the political fallout from Biden’s halting performance on CNN, the hard conversations taking place among Democrats, the bad vibes inside the spin room, and the odds of an unprecedented pivot.

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Sotheby's $105M Night Jun 27, 2024

Marion Maneker joins Peter for a spirited rundown of the art market—particularly all the action emanating from the London sales.

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ESPN’s Talent Wars & The Venu Countdown Jun 26, 2024

John Ourand joins Peter Hamby to dig into the delicate contract dance between ESPN and star broadcast talent Stephen A. Smith. Then they scrutinize the launch of the forthcoming Venu streamer—the group project from WBD, Fox, and Disney.

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The Trump-Biden CNN Spin Room Jun 25, 2024

Tara Palmeri joins Peter Hamby to reveal all the pre-debate chatter, and the stakes for each campaign, ahead of the Trump-Biden showdown on CNN this Thursday. Then they discuss the right-wing media moguls and personalities calling up Trump to sway his V.P. pick.

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Media Monday: The WaPo Coup & Stephen A.’s Deal Jun 24, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the self-inflicted wreckage at The Washington Post and how a simple executive shuffle turned into a full blown powder keg. Then the duo debate whether Stephen A. Smith is worth $18 million a year to ESPN.

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Putin’s Disinfo Brain Drain Jun 21, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to reveal the diminished state of the Russian disinformation apparatus, and why the bot armies of ’24 don’t hold a candle to ’16. Then they home in on the disinformation efforts we need to worry about this election—and those we can simply laugh at.

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Law & Disorder Jun 20, 2024

Eriq Gardner joins Peter Hamby to mull the major legal controversies poised to reverberate through the ’24 election: the Hunter Biden saga, Trump’s criminal trials, SCOTUS’s abortion rulings, R.F.K.’s ballot access challenges, and more.

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How the Paramount Deal Imploded Jun 19, 2024

Bill Cohan joins Peter Hamby to reveal why the failed Paramount-Skydance dalliance was the wildest M&A saga he’s ever seen. Then they discuss whether Shari will reengage with the Apollo/Sony bid—or if everyone is going to take a summer vacation instead.

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Default Doug & Trump’s Prison Odds Jun 18, 2024

Tara Palmeri joins Peter Hamby to debate whether the latest V.P. murmurs emanating from Mar-a-Lago—that North Dakota’s tech gazillionaire governor, Doug Burgum, is a genuine frontrunner—is fact or fantasy. Then they discuss the odds that Trump actually ends up in prison.

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Media Monday: WaPo War II & Hollywood’s Apprentice Games Jun 17, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to chew over some of the latest machinations inside The Washington Post pressure cooker. The duo then turn their attention to Hollywood’s cold feet over an acclaimed Trump movie.

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Putin’s ’24 Pick Jun 14, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to reveal whether the Kremlin is pulling for Biden or Trump in November. Sure, the answer might seem obvious—but as Julia explains, the reality is far more complicated, and has become the subject of fiery debate in both Moscow and Foggy Bottom.

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The Caitlin Snub & WNBA Politics Jun 13, 2024

John Ourand joins Peter to break down all the excitement and controversy surrounding the league’s new economics and the Olympic team roster. Then they chew over the latest updates in the Zaz-NBA media rights drama.

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The Shari Shocker & Elon’s $56 Billion Vote Jun 12, 2024

Bill Cohan joins Peter to discuss Shari Redstone’s shocking decision to nuke the Skydance/RedBird deal. Then the duo weigh in on the fate of Elon Musk’s $56 billion balloon.

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D.C. Family Feuds & Gen Z Trumpnesia Jun 11, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss the latest spate of member-on-member violence on the House campaign trail. Then they chew over a new poll that finds young voters have either forgotten the chaos of the Trump years or simply don’t care.

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Media Monday: The WaPo Wars Jun 10, 2024

Jon Kelly and Peter are reunited just in time to discuss the tragicomic week at The Washington Post—the Will Lewis restructuring, the Buzbee departure, the Folkenflik battle, and so much more.

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Donald Trump’s Revenge Tour Jun 07, 2024

Tina Nguyen joins Peter Hamby to offer her insider’s view of Donald Trump’s recent intimations about exacting revenge on his political enemies. MAGAworld claims the Dems are weaponizing the criminal court system, and Republicans are vowing to return the favor. But how seriously should we take this dark rhetoric?

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Bibi’s D.C. Tour & Biden’s Ukraine Spin Jun 06, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to dissect Benjamin Netanyahu’s true motivations behind his D.C. tour and his coming address to a joint session of Congress. Then they scrutinize Biden’s optimistic spin on the war in Ukraine.

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Ellison’s Endgame & Zucker’s Patience Jun 05, 2024

Bill Cohan joins Dylan Byers to analyze the possible Skydance-Paramount arranged marriage and its ripple effects: Shari’s exit options, the C-suite musical chairs, the Jeff Shell-Jeff Zucker fever dream, and much more.

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Shari’s Last Dance & NFL’s $20B Headache Jun 04, 2024

Eriq Gardner joins Dylan Byers to dig into the latest developments in the potential Skydance-Paramount deal, before unpacking a new $20 billion NFL Sunday ticket antitrust lawsuit.

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Media Monday: WSJ Revolts Subtext & Barkley Futures Jun 03, 2024

On this special episode, Jon Kelly joins guest host Dylan Byers wade into the latest WSJ kerfuffle and predict the NBA rights endgame.

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Netflix’s Sports Paradox & Box Office Terrors May 31, 2024

Matt Belloni joins Dylan Byers for a wide-ranging conversation spanning an overlooked sports rights negotiation (not the NBA!) plaguing David Zaslav, Netflix’s foray into sports, the strange economics of ‘Challengers,’ and much more.

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The Zaz NBA Debacle May 30, 2024

John Ourand joins Dylan Byers to get into the nitty gritty of the multi-layered NBA broadcast rights auction—and, in particular, how it pertains to WBD. Did Zaz screw everything up? Can he match? And what do the economics really look like?

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Ticketmaster’s Antitrust Game Theory May 29, 2024

Eriq Gardner joins Dylan Byers to discuss the D.O.J.’s monopoly lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, a high-profile antitrust effort with massive implications for consumers, the entertainment industry, and the broader M&A landscape.

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Israel Horrors & ’24 Tea Leaves May 28, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Dylan Byers to discuss the latest disturbing turns in the Israel-Hamas war, rising antisemitism in America, and the latest exclusive Puck-Echelon poll revealing how voters are digesting these issues ahead of November.

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Media Monday: A New WaPo Era & a CNN Low May 27, 2024

Happy Memorial Day! In this special edition of Media Monday, Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss Will Lewis’s new revenue model at The Washington Post and analyze the latest CNN ratings dip.

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The WaPo Masterplan & Zaz’s Bucket List May 24, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to dissect his candid chat with Washington Post chief executive Will Lewis and his finally-unveiled plan to restore the paper’s “swagger” following an era of staff morale problems and business retrenchment. Then they examine the precarious relationship between Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA.

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Biden Math & Trump Amnesia May 23, 2024

John Heilemann, Puck’s newest partner, joins Peter to discuss the White House’s electoral calculus, the realities of the Trump legal sitch, and the evolving media landscape.

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A Gigaweek Post-Mortem & $1B Art Deals May 22, 2024

Marion Maneker joins Peter Hamby for his inaugural appearance on the pod, in which the star art market correspondent unpacks the biggest dramas surrounding Gigaweek, the high season for art sales in New York. Then, they dig into Marion’s origins as an art market reporter.

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‘24 Predictions & a Trump Trial Shocker May 21, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter Hamby to inspect the mounting evidence that Democrats are in the drivers’ seat when it comes to taking back the House in November before dissecting the nasty war of words that erupted in a recent Oversight committee hearing. Then they dig into exclusive polling revealing voters’ real sentiments regarding the Trump trial.

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Media Monday: CNN Illusions & Tom Brady Question May 20, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to examine the NFL’s latest micro-aggressions, predict the impact Tom Brady will have on Fox, and assess the true value of the CNN presidential debate.

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The A.I. Search Wars May 17, 2024

Baratunde Thurston joins Peter Hamby to dissect the heated A.I. arms race between Google, Meta, and Open A.I., and how a new wave of generative search tools, like Perplexity A.I., are making it difficult for tech incumbents to outpace disruptors.

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The CNN-ABC Debate Coup May 16, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to break down how CNN and ABC News scored the coveted Biden-Trump debates, what it means for their network rivals, and their predictions for the looming showdowns.

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Streaming’s Cable Fable & Upfront Inside Chatter May 15, 2024

Julia Alexander joins Peter Hamby to dissect the flawed notion that modern streaming services—and the dynamics of bundling, in particular—approximate the linear ecosystem of yore. Then she reveals what advertisers are really thinking during Upfront Week in New York.

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S.B.F. Live from Prison May 14, 2024

Bill Cohan joins Peter to share all the riveting details about his recent visit with Sam Bankman-Fried: the rice-bartering, his new life behind bars, and his belief in how he got there.

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Media Monday: An NFL-Netflix Marriage & Zucker-CNN Fever Dreams May 13, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss Netflix’s bid to produce two NFL Christmas Day games—the price tag, logistics, and deal quirks. And then the duo chew over the latest CNN murmurs.

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Putin’s Unholy Coronation & Campus Protest Fallacies May 10, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby for a close reading of Putin’s fifth inauguration speech, and what the Russian president’s undisguised embrace of fascism portends for the future of his country, Ukraine, and more. Then they dissect the overly tidy interpretations of the Israel-Hamas war popping up on college campuses.

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Zazology 101 & The Godwin Complex May 09, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby for a rollicking conversation surrounding David Zaslav’s NBA rights imbroglio, his eye-popping compensation package, WBD’s stock price, and much more. Then they dig into Kim Godwin’s perhaps inevitable exit from ABC News.

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Inside the Tom Brady Roast & Bezos’ NBA Check May 08, 2024

John Ourand joins Peter Hamby to discuss how Netflix’s star-studded roast of Tom Brady came together, and what the live broadcast signals about the streamer's ambitions for sports streaming. Then they discuss John’s fresh reporting on what ESPN and Amazon will pay to broadcast the NBA.

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Javanka Revisited May 07, 2024

In a very special episode, Tara joins Peter to discuss Ivanka Trump’s quiet maneuvering to steer her family back into the White House. Then they discuss the media’s Chicago ‘68 fetish, and whether this summer’s convention will suffer a similar fate.

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Media Monday: Zaz's NBA Auction Games & Paramount Horror Stories May 06, 2024

Jon Kelly and Peter are reunited to discuss David Zaslav's NBA negotiating headaches and the latest shocking twists in the Paramount M&A spectacle.

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Ukraine Drain & Columbia '24 May 03, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter for a candid discussion about the $61 billion Ukraine package and whether it’s simply come too late to make a material difference. They also delve into the Columbia mess, and try to figure out how we got here in the first place.

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Hunter Biden’s Legal War May 02, 2024

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.

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

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.

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Politico vs. The Times Apr 30, 2024

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.

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

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.

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The Glamour and Squalor of WHCD Weekend Apr 26, 2024

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.

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Trump Trial Game Theory Apr 25, 2024

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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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Ben, Joanna, & The Beast Apr 18, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss what on earth veteran media executives Ben Sherwood and Joanna Coles are doing taking over The Daily Beast, the boutique, once buzzy Barry Diller digital property that nobody else wanted.

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Bibi Under Fire Apr 17, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to dig into Iran’s brazen attack on Israel: how it illustrates the region’s intractable tensions, Biden’s complicated relationship with Bibi, and why Israel’s unique politics suggest he isn’t going anywhere soon.

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An ESPN Shakeup & NBA’s Streaming Hardball Apr 16, 2024

John Ourand joins Peter Hamby to dig into the latest shakeup atop ESPN: the defenestration of longtime executive Norby Williamson, the drama behind the move, and what it means for the network’s digital ambitions. Then they reveal why the NBA is playing hardball with R.S.N. provider Diamond Sports.

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Media Monday: Another Times Scandal & Shari’s Board Mutiny Apr 15, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to prosecute the Times’ latest internal investigation and discuss Shari Redstone’s unusual mid-deal heat board crisis.

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Trump’s Money Machine & Ellison’s V.P. Push Apr 12, 2024

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter Hamby to scrutinize Donald Trump’s fundraising machine as the candidate tries to overcome his financial disadvantage to Biden. Then they break down Trump’s quest for a running mate, consider the known shortlist, and reveal how the decision might ultimately hinge on who can bring the most cash into the campaign.

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Ronna Aftershocks & a CBS Snow Job Apr 11, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to discuss the lingering executive tensions inside 30 Rock following the McDaniel micro scandal. Then they weigh into whether the rebooted CBS News streamer is just more of the same.

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Trump’s Abortion Gambit & Biden’s Red State Fever Apr 10, 2024

Tara Palmeri joins Peter Hamby to dissect Trump’s putative rejection of a national abortion ban, and whether the announcement will actually cost him evangelical votes. Then they survey the electoral college map, and debate whether Joe Biden is serious about putting red states in play this November.

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Paramount Anxieties & Leon’s Epstein Diaries Apr 09, 2024

Bill Cohan joins Peter Hamby to unpack Shari Redstone’s controversial choice to entertain the David Ellison-Skydance bid for Paramount over Apollo Global Management’s $27 billion offer for the whole enchilada. Then they dig into Bill’s newsmaking interview with former Apollo chief Leon Black concerning his association with Jeffery Epstein.

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Media Monday: Ari Ever After & a D.C. Shell Game Apr 08, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the inevitable capitulation of No Labels, the quixotic third party political organization. Then they dig into Ari Emanuel’s latest windfall.

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Introducing: Million Dollar Advice Apr 06, 2024

Million Dollar Advice is a work and career advice podcast hosted by friends and colleagues Kim Lessing and Kate Arend. Together Kim and Kate run Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions and are very cool and good at their jobs. Each week, they will help live callers with their work-related dilemmas. Whether you have a question or you just like listening to other people’s problems, this show will change your life. If you have a problem at work or a career question big or small, write in to milliondollaradvicepod@gmail.com or leave a message on the Million Dollar Advice Hotline (888) 799-6327. Kim and Kate can’t wait to give you some Million Dollar Advice!

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José Andrés’ Fury & A Ukraine Red Line Apr 05, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to unpack the senseless and tragic Israeli bombing of a convoy filled with World Central Kitchen aid workers, and what the wrath of beloved humanitarian José Andrés means for Israel—and for Biden. Then they discuss Julia’s candid conversation with Republican Rep. Michael McCaul and his effort to convince his own party to send aid to Ukraine.

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Shari’s Suitor & Iger’s Relief Apr 04, 2024

Bill Cohan joins Peter to discuss Shari Redstone’s decision to go forward with Skydance and Bob Iger’s proxy war success. Then Eriq Gardner and Ben Landy broach the latest A.I. minefield.

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Rory at the Gates & S.B.F. Sentencing Verité Apr 03, 2024

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter Hamby to narrate billionaire scion Rory Gates’s ginger initial steps onto the Democratic political scene, the major players whispering in his ear, and whether he’s destined to become a force in donorworld. Then Teddy relives his experience in the courtroom when S.B.F. was sentenced to a quarter century behind bars.

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NBA’s Broadcast Wars & The N.I.L. Bonanza Apr 02, 2024

John Ourand joins Peter Hamby to reveal the inner workings of the lucrative and clandestine NBA broadcast rights bake-off. Then the pair dig into the white hot business of women’s college basketball, and how stars like Caitlin Clark are making a killing with N.I.L. deals.

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Media Monday: Netflix’s NBA Passion & More Ronnaghazi Apr 01, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter Hamby to weigh into the issues keeping the industry aflutter: Obama’s mega-surrogacy, the Ronna Romney McDaniel denouement, and Adam Silver’s enigmatic NBA broadcast rights auction.

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R.F.K.’s Veep Calculus & Trump’s SPAC Windfall Mar 29, 2024

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter Hamby to amplify the inside conversation in Silicon Valley surrounding Nicole Shanahan, and R.F.K. Jr.’s calculus in selecting her as his running mate. Then Bill Cohan joins Ben Landy to chew over Trump’s timely SPAC windfall.

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NBC’s Ronna War Mar 28, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter to relay the true behind the scenes story of the Ronna McDaniel insurrection at NBC News—the Carrie Budoff Brown courtship, talent uprising, and ex post facto ass covering by the network’s top executives.

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Gucci Anxieties & House G.O.P. Nightmares Mar 27, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter Hamby to analyze the ripple effects from the flurry of House G.O.P. retirements, including the outside chance that the chamber could flip back to Democrat control. Then Lauren Sherman joins Ben Landy to explain why Gucci is under fire.

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Ken Griffin’s $7.5 Billion Fumble Mar 26, 2024

John Ourand joins Peter to discuss the runaway valuation of NFL franchises and how hedge fund founder Ken Griffin almost got his hands around the Miami Dolphins. Then they unpack the financial conundrum facing Diamond Sports and its new CEO’s post-bankruptcy deal with Amazon.

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Media Monday: TikTok Motives & Zucker’s Out Mar 25, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss two unusual government-prompted media sagas: Capitol Hill’s TikTok legislation and Jeff Zucker’s sullied U.K. newspaper chase.

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Trump’s Yard Sale & Moskovitz ’24 Mar 22, 2024

Bill Cohan joins Peter Hamby to break down Donald Trump’s financial pickle: Is a declaration of personal bankruptcy truly on the horizon if he can’t fork over the $454 million bond payment by Monday? Then Teddy Schleifer and Ben Landy consider how Dustin Moskovitz plans to money bomb D.C. ahead of the ’24 election.

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Condé Fissures & the Elon-Lemon Fallout Mar 21, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter to dig into the ongoing labor drama at Condé Nast. Then the pair discuss whether Elon’s falling out with Don Lemon will cascade into a new series of headaches at X.

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Putin’s Election Math & Bravo’s Reality Shock Mar 20, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to parse the ramifications of Russia’s presidential election as Vladamir Putin clocks in with an absolutely comical 87 percent of the vote. Then Eriq Gardner joins Ben to discuss the wave of lawsuits threatening Hollywood’s reality TV business.

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Ohio’s Civil War & TikTok’s Senate Gauntlet Mar 19, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter to unpack the pair of high-stakes Senate races unfolding in Montana and Ohio, where MAGA Republicans and the remnant establishment wing of the G.O.P. are warring over primary candidates. Then, they game out whether the House bill to ban TikTok will survive the Senate.

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Media Monday: The Zazurrection Prophecy & College Football’s Wildcatters Mar 18, 2024

Jon Kelly is reunited with Peter to discuss the bull case for David Zaslav’s WBD turnaround, which boils down to “good debt,” HBO, and DTC. Then they weigh in on the new “think tank” trying to exploit college football without irreparably damaging the entire enterprise of amateur sports.

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Musk vs. Lemon & The Kassan Fiasco Mar 15, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the new media title fight between Don Lemon and Elon Musk after the billionaire abruptly cancelled the former CNN star’s new show on X. Then they turn to the wild legal battle erupting between UTA and its now-former partner Michael Kassan.

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Yass’s Crusade & A Biden Impeachment Post-Mortem Mar 14, 2024

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to chart the multi-front campaign by billionaire Republican donor Jeff Yass to keep TikTok alive, before revealing a secret meeting between Biden and a few Silicon Valley heavyweights last year. Then Abby Livingston and Ben dig into how the Biden impeachment inquiry fell apart.

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TikTok Intrigues & Biden’s Wall Street Cavalry Mar 13, 2024

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to discuss the TikTok ban marching through Congress, whether it’s all a political stunt, and how this issue is probably bound for the courts, anyway. Then Ben and Bill Cohan dig into the lively post-SOTU chatter on Wall Street.

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Biden SOTU Hype & Katie Brittgate Mar 12, 2024

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to exchange notes on the relief washing over Democrats after Biden’s lively SOTU speech. Then the pair dissect Katie Britt’s disastrous response, the impact on her political future, and whether she’s likely been nixed from Trump’s V.P. shortlist.

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Media Monday: CNN Doom Loops & NYT Inside Baseball Mar 11, 2024

Jon Kelly and Dylan Byers assess the paranoia level within CNN as Mark Thompson gets his first taste of the network’s anxiety Richter Scale. Then they delve into the facts and fiction of the freshest micro-drama roiling the Times.

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Hollywood’s Oscars Odds Mar 08, 2024

Matt Belloni joins Peter for a very special pre-Oscars episode, in which the pair handicap the frontrunners, dig into the intense influence campaigns to sway Academy voters, and of course, gab about which party invites are most coveted this weekend.

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Jack & Bobby: A Crypto Love Story Mar 07, 2024

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter for an inside look at how Jack Dorsey’s forbidden political flirtation with R.F.K.Jr. drove a wedge through his company’s board. Then Abby Livingston and Ben assess the biggest winners and losers from Super Tuesday.

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Thompson’s CNN Fantasies & Anchor Payday Blues Mar 06, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter to parse Mark Thompson’s vague proclamations about CNN’s digital future, and whether it can actually wean itself off linear television. Then, the pair eulogize the halcyon days of hefty paychecks for star anchors.

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Julia on Putin’s Russia After Navalny Mar 05, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter for an incredibly candid conversation about life in Russia after Navalny’s murder—the fate of the resistance, the mourning and hope of his disciples, and the looming fear of reprisals.

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Media Monday: CNN Anxieties and ABC News Blues Mar 04, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to unpack Kim Godwin’s mounting challenges at ABC News and then share Talmudic readings of Mark Thompson’s latest pronouncements at CNN.

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Introducing: Superfly from Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Mar 03, 2024

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MLB’s “Pantsgate” Scandal & the NFL’s Turf War Mar 01, 2024

John Ourand joins Peter to dig into the latest high-level dramas captivating the sports business world: the turf war between the NFL and college football, whether RSNs can hold onto highly coveted sports rights, how MLB execs are parsing the viral “Pantsgate” scandal, and more.

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McConnell Succession Bake-Off & S.B.F.’s Sentencing Nightmare Feb 29, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss the news that Mitch McConnell is stepping down as Senate G.O.P. leader, and the quiet jockeying between “the three Johns” to replace him. Then Ben and Eriq Gardner debate S.B.F.’s sentencing odds.

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The Zazpocalypse Feb 28, 2024

Dylan Byers and Peter work through the massive Don Lemon payout, ponder the economic future of cable anchors, and explain what the smart money is really saying about David Zaslav’s Warner Bros. Discovery swoon.

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Buffett’s Insane Return & Andreessen’s D.C. Feb 27, 2024

Teddy Schleifer and Peter discuss Marc Andreessen’s renewed influence campaign in Washington and what it means for the world’s most famous V.C. Then Bill Cohan and Ben Landy dig into Warren Buffett’s trillion dollar threshold.

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Media Monday: Vice’s Epitaph & BuzzFeed’s Clunker Feb 26, 2024

It’s a special aughts era episode as Jon and Peter dig into Vice’s latest winnowing milestone and BuzzFeed’s most recent deal descent.

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Ackman’s Détente & Hunter’s Reprieve Feb 23, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the putative détente between Bill Ackman and Axel Springer chief Mathias Döpfner over the B.I.-Neri Oxman plagiarism saga. And then Ben and Tina Nguyen consider the implosion of the House G.O.P.’s Biden impeachment push after their star witness was arrested for lying to the feds.

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How Liquid Is Trump? Feb 22, 2024

Eriq Gardner joins Peter for a candid chat about Trump’s liquidity in the face of his colossal financial penalties. The two also size up the various under-appreciated elements of this legal cinematic universe.

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Julia on Navalny Feb 21, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss the gut-wrenching death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny—how it reverberated through the Munich Security Conference, how his wife Yulia has boldly taken up his political legacy, and whether his end has shattered any hope of a bright post-Putin future for Russia.

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Fade to Zac Feb 20, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss the human cost of deepening dysfunction on the Hill. Then Lauren Sherman makes a surprise appearance to fill in the latest chatter from New York Fashion Week and what everyone is saying about Zac Posen’s perplexing appointment at Gap.

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Media Monday: Stewart's Redemption, NBA Rights & Buffett's Shari Short Feb 19, 2024

Jon Kelly and Peter Hamby work through a candy bowl of media goodies: the political and economic impact of Jon Stewart's revival; the massive media showdown over NBA rights; and the implications of Berkshire Hathaway's Paramount stock selloff.

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Biden Donor Whispers Feb 16, 2024

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter for a candid discussion about the inside conversation in liberal donorworld amid Biden’s recent headaches. They also chat about that RFK Super Bowl ad.

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Media Thursday: More Biden Age Murmurs & Messenger Mayhem Feb 15, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss what the reporters covering the White House are saying under their breath about Biden's age. Then the two turn to the lingering fallout in the wake of The Messenger's demise.

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Adam Neumann’s BS & the View From Gaza Feb 14, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss the surprising internal politics within Gaza. Then Bill Cohan tells Ben Landy what’s really up with Adam Neumann’s WeWork play.

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House Envelope Math & Musk’s Legal Chew Toy Feb 13, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss all the scary G.O.P. math involved in tonight’s special election in New York. And then Ben and Eriq Gardner dissect Elon Musk’s proxy legal war against Disney.

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Media Monday: The Biden Disaster & the Zaz-Iger-Murdoch Deal Feb 12, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to weigh in on the Biden media catastrophe and assess the Democrats’ real options—even the unpleasant ones. Then they discuss the likelihood of the new sports super streamer.

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Post-Licht Panic & Tom Brady ‘24 Feb 09, 2024

Scoop machine Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to talk about RFK Jr.’s ridiculous veep fantasy and S.B.F.’s even more absurd Tom Brady political audible. Then Ben Landy and Dylan Byers examine a fresh set of anxieties at CNN as Mark Thompson signals his diminished linear ambitions.

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Tucker’s Putinphilia & the Most Controversial Man in D.C. Feb 08, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to chat about Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin, and the whole carny act side show it has kicked up. Then they discuss Brett McGurk, perhaps the most controversial player in all of Washington.

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A Media Shocker & Super Bowl Subplots Feb 07, 2024

In a special episode, John Ourand and Jon Kelly discuss the stunning news that ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery are creating a Hulu-style sports streaming consortium. What does it all mean? Then they dig into Super Bowl media gossip.

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Byron's Poison Pill & a Kevin Spacey Wild Card Feb 06, 2024

Eriq Gardner joins Ben to discuss how Byron Allen could use his political clout to take control of the Paramount fire sale. Then they chew over a bizarre legal settlement: Kevin Spacey's secret deal to trade his 'House of Cards' testimony for a $35 million debt.

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Media Monday: Quibi 2.0 & Shari’s New Buddy Feb 05, 2024

Jon Kelly and Peter pick apart The Messenger debacle, assess Biden’s old media habits, and dwell on Shari Redstone’s new suitor.

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Ourand on the Os & Elon’s Clawback Feb 02, 2024

John Ourand, Puck’s newest superstar, joins Peter to discuss the $2 billion sale of the Baltimore Orioles. Then Ben Landy and Bill Cohan explain Elon Musk’s epic compensation fight.

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Haley’s Palm Beach Intervention Feb 01, 2024

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to discuss the latest billionaire chatter from the Four Seasons Palm Beach, where the Haley and Trump campaigns delivered dueling pitches to some of America’s wealthiest donors. Then they turn to Ken Griffin’s private election analysis and how the party’s crumbling anti-Trump resistance is rationalizing the inevitable.

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The NFL TV Antidote & a Murdoch Legal Update Jan 31, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the NFL’s role in delaying the decline of Pay TV, and what might come next. Then Eriq Gardner tells Ben Landy all about a surprise ruling in a Murdoch defamation case.

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K Street Freeze Out & Trump’s VP Jan 30, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter for a spirited chat about the newest crisis in DC—the onslaught of lawmakers looking to cash out for jobs on K Street. But what happens when there are too many retiring Congresspeople and too few jobs? Then the duo contemplate Donald Trump’s VP leanings.

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Media Monday: A Tale of Two Industries Jan 29, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the brutal Q1 culling in the news media, and how it all came to pass. Then the two pals discuss the meaning behind Netflix’s incredible WWE deal—and the company’s boffo Q4 results.

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Introducing: The Chris Chatman Do-Over, starring Ike Barinholtz Jan 27, 2024

In this improvised comedy podcast, Ike Barinholtz stars as controversial shock jock host Chris Chatman. Chatman’s hit podcast was canceled but he's listened, learned, and is back on the mic to finally win over a few female listeners. Or maybe even just one. In each episode, Chatman and his co-hosts Frankie (Lisa Gilroy) and the Professor (Neil Casey) unpack hot-button issues with expert guests but offend pretty much everyone in the process. Guest stars include Amy Poehler, Fred Armisen, Ashley Nicole Black, Carla Cackowski, Craig Cackowski, Liz Cackowski, Jessica St. Clair, E.R. Fightmaster, Ego Nwodim, Busy Philipps, Emily Spivey, and Alice Stanley Jr.

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Wall Street's DEI Pivot & More Jon Stewart Jan 26, 2024

Baratunde Thurston, a former Daily Show writer in a previous life, joins Peter to discuss whether Stewart's blend of satire can work in these divisive times. Then they chat about Wall Street's monster DEI pivot.

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Can Jon Stewart Go Home Again? Jan 25, 2024

Peter and Dylan Byers wonder aloud whether Jon Stewart’s Bush-era shtick will work in 2024—and what to make of this cable boomerang perfectly timed for the slow fade of the industry.

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CNN’s Internal Monologue & Apollo’s CBS Play Jan 24, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter to chat about a new internal conflict playing out within Mark Thompson’s CNN. And then Bill Cohan visits Ben Landy to discuss Apollo’s interest in Paramount Global.

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Apple’s Hollywood Gadget & Biden’s Bibi-itis Jan 23, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to explain the latest complications between the Biden administration and Bibi as the Israel-Hamas war endures. Then Julia Alexander and Ben Landy chat about Apple’s insidious entrance into the at-home theatrical business.

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Media Monday: CNN Whiteboard Thoughts & Conde Nast Housekeeping Jan 22, 2024

Jon Kelly and Peter chat about the aftermath of Mark Thompson’s manifesto, Pitchfork’s GQ tuck-in, and the demise of DeSantis.

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Trump’s Donor Ultimatum Jan 19, 2024

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter for a conversation about Trump’s February ultimatum to his donors—get on board or risk getting left out (or buried on Truth!). Then Bill Cohan and Ben Landy talk about Murdoch M&A parlor talk.

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The House Divided Jan 18, 2024

In a very special episode, Abby Livingston and Tina Nguyen join Peter to discuss the many nightmares currently bearing down on Mike Johnson: the voting numbers, Ukraine, the CRs, and surviving these MAGA times.

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Ackman’s Libel Tourism & Iowa Media Economics Jan 17, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the financial impact of covering Iowa like it's 2008. Then Eriq Gardner and Ben Landy dissect Bill Ackman’s case against BI.

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Iowa Aftermathology Jan 16, 2024

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to run through the storylines from a meh Iowa: Trump’s mega win, the second place bonanza, the New Hampshire of it all, and the DeSantis dropout questions.

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Media Monday: Ackman’s War & Iowa Anxieties Jan 15, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss Bill Ackman’s endgame in his war against Business Insider and the business model on the ballot in Iowa.

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Julia on Israel’s “Blood Libel” Jan 12, 2024

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss South Africa’s unusual request to effectively put an injunction on Israel’s war with Hamas. Is this quixotism at the Hague? Can the U.S. intervene? And what does the request really reveal about the bloody war? And later, Bill Cohan joins Ben to discuss Brian Roberts’ M&A philosophy and the WBD-Comcast endgame.

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Ackman’s Revenge Tour Jan 11, 2024

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the hedge fund manager’s jihad against Business Insider and whether his impassioned threats will get him anywhere.

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NCAA Hurdles & RFK’s Money Mafia Jan 10, 2024

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to discuss the latest complications bearing down on the increasingly professionalizing NCAA. Then Ben Landy and Teddy Schleifer weigh into the provenance of RFK’s fundraising mafia.

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Johnson’s Army of One Jan 09, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter Hamby to discuss the unfathomable—Speaker Mike Johnson’s temporary majority of one. And then the two chat about how each party is trying to take the House this fall.

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Media Monday: The Messenger’s Quibi Throttle Jan 08, 2024

Jon Kelly joins Peter to assess the agony of The Messenger and how things got there so quickly. Then the reunited duo weigh in on the antecedents of the 2024 campaign media torpor.

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Bill on Wall Street’s New Post-Wunderkind C.E.O. Jan 05, 2024

Bill Cohan joins Peter to discuss the ascent of Peter Orszag, the new C.E.O. of Lazard, who has vowed to double revenue by 2030. Can the former top Obama aide resurrect Bill’s old firm, or will the years of ennui and infighting betray his ambitions?

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Box Office Surprises & The Globes Revival Jan 04, 2024

Matt Belloni joins Peter to discuss the winners, losers, and surprises of the Christmas corridor holiday box office season and what to expect for the theatrical industry in ‘24. Then the two chew over the return of the Golden Globes to television.

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A Times Lawsuit & Congress Politics Jan 03, 2024

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss the generation divide rocking Capitol Hill while Eriq Gardner assesses The New York Times’ lawsuit against OpenAI with Ben Landy.

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Media Tuesday: Elon’s Endgame & More! Jan 02, 2024

In the second installment of their year-commencing prediction special, Jon Kelly and Dylan Byers dig into the Elon debt endgame at Twitter and much, much more.

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Media Monday: The Bezos Inner Circle & Zaz’s Inside Edge Jan 01, 2024

Happy New Year! In the first part of a special double-barreled media predictions show, Jon Kelly and Dylan Byers prognosticate about Washington Post leadership changes, Jeff Zucker’s billion-dollar deal, and the Shari-Zaz outcome.

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The Trump Insurrection Dilemma Dec 29, 2023

Eriq Gardner joins Ben for a Talmudic reading of the Colorado court decision banning Donald Trump from the ballot, how it’s playing in Washington legal circles, and how the Supreme Court might rule. Then they turn to the M&A regulatory conundrum du jour: Would Biden block a merger of CBS and CNN?

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Fashion Week War Stories & Kanye Comeback Odds Dec 28, 2023

Lauren Sherman joins Ben to break down some of the biggest fashion business storylines of the year: the death of multi-brand retail, Michael Kors M&A, more designer musical chairs, and the return of Kanye West.

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Elon Debt Bombs & Ackman’s Varsity Blues Dec 27, 2023

Bill Cohan and Peter discuss the leadership crisis at Harvard, the billionaire backlash to DEI, and hedge fund macher Bill Ackman’s crusade to defenestrate Claudine Gay. Then they turn to Bill’s 2024 predictions for Elon, Bidenomics, and Bob Iger’s future at Disney.

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Washington’s Biggest Losers of 2023 Dec 26, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter for a special Boxing Day breakdown of the town’s greatest disappointments, degenerates, phonies and villains. Plus a dutiful accounting of a few winners, too.

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Media Monday: Shari’s Holiday Fantasy & Zaslav Exit Theories Dec 25, 2023

It’s an extra merry Media Monday as Dylan Byers joins Jon Kelly to kibitz about who will buy Paramount, WBD vs Comcast, and whether streaming as we know it is doomed. Then they turn to new Washington Post leader Will Lewis: the editorial opportunity and his Murdoch problem.

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Media Friday: Zazmount! Dec 22, 2023

Puck's ace media reporter joins Peter for a talmudic reading on David Zaslav's interest in pursuing a WBD-Paramount combination, the Shari of it all, the debt challenges, the CBS-CNN implications and so much more.

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The End of Bibi? Dec 21, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss the increasing complexities in Ukraine and Israel. In particular, they dig into the Biden administration's vexation with Bibi, and ponder how long the Israeli prime minister can hold on to power.

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Down & Out in Iowa Dec 20, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to dig into all the final fundraising, polling, and constituency machinations in Iowa as '24 finally--finally--begins in earnest.

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Biden Impeachment Theater & Polling Fallacies Dec 19, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss the House’s impeachment fantasies and whether the Republicans actually have the votes. Then they dig into Biden’s polling, and a new theory that explains a sign of optimism.

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Media Monday: Into the Times Scandal We Go… Dec 18, 2023

Jon Kelly and Peter delve into one of the more high-minded and dishy Times scandals in recent memory—James Bennet’s recently published, agonizing, rage-filled manifesto about his departure from the Grey Lady, his fury at A.G. Sulzberger, and his disappointment in an allegedly drifting institution.

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Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger Dec 16, 2023

Host Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, tackles sometimes uncomfortable and even controversial money and investing issues, without the financial jargon, to get to the heart of what’s important for anyone to know. Jill takes listener phone calls and interviews informative and entertaining guests each week to uncover surprising insights and provide actionable information so you can make the most of your money. Have a question? Email us at askjill at jillonmoney dot com.

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Inside the Paramount Offer Dec 15, 2023

Tina Nguyen and Peter Hamby dive into the warring shadow bureaucracies vying to influence Trump. Then Bill Cohan and Ben Landy assess David Ellison and Gerry Cardinale’s efforts to acquire the Redstone family’s stake in Paramount.

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Tucker Puckers Up Dec 14, 2023

Dylan Byers and Peter Hamby discuss the launch of Tucker Carlson Network, and then dig into The New York Times’ latest fetish.

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Altman’s Other Controversy Dec 13, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to discuss Sam Altman’s newest controversy: an anti-Biden Super PAC that has the Valley liberal in crowd in a twist. Then Eriq Gardner handicaps Trump’s legal odds

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Nate Silver-ing the Biden Polls Dec 12, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss his latest piece on the cacophony of Biden polling woes, and how to sort the signal from the noise. Then the two dig into the House G.O.P.’s impeachment fantasies.

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Media Monday: Shari’s Deal Options & Debate Shenanigans Dec 11, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to explore all the angles of Shari Redstone’s Paramount sales process, and then dig in on the network presidentialdebate scheduling melee.

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Zaz’s Big Year & Zucker’s Deal Flow Dec 08, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss David Zaslav’s year of magical thinking and Jeff Zucker’s U.K. deal heat.

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Julia on the Hostage Horrors Dec 07, 2023

Julia Ioffe and Peter discuss the horrors of the hostage crisis in Gaza and how it has been politicized in the U.S. Then Bill Cohan and Ben Landy chat about Ari Emanuel’s effort to take Endeavor private.

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Iger’s Un-Wokening Dec 06, 2023

In a special episode, Matt Belloni joins Peter to discuss Bob Iger’s strategic decision to eject Disney from the culture wars. Then the duo wade into the streamers’ holiday movie economic strategy.

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House of Blues Dec 05, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss how House Republicans transformed Congress into the world’s worst workplace. Then Eriq Gardner and Ben break down a Russian oligarch art world caper for the ages.

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Media Monday: Elon Psychology & Conde De-Mythology Dec 04, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to dissect that garden variety psycho Dealbook segment, and deduce Elon Musk’s real three dimensional chess play at Twitter. Then they weigh into the Conde Nast layoffs.

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Koch Zero Dec 01, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to discuss the subsiding G.O.P. megadonor fantasies. Will the Koch Network’s support of Nikki Haley make a difference or is it just good money after bad?

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Inside the CNN Cinematic Universe Nov 30, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss news and notes on Jeff Zucker’s Telegraph deal heat and Mark Thompson’s burgeoning new era.

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Michael Lewis’s S.B.F. Lessons & Musk’s New Suit Nov 29, 2023

Bill Cohan joins Peter to discuss his recent conversation with Michael Lewis and his lessons learned from the S.B.F book. Then Ben Landy and Eriq Gardner discuss Elon’s new adventure in litigation.

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Biden’s Money Problem & Santos After Dark Nov 28, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter for a conversation about the rumblings on the Washington whisper circuit: Biden’s economic challenges and the Santos expulsion.

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Media Monday: Linda Yaccarino's Woes & Telegraph Dealpoints Nov 27, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to explain X's troubled economics and diminishing c-suite credibility. Then they explain why the billion-dollar deal for the Telegraph has engulfed machers on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Haley Hopes & New Speaker Woes Nov 24, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Ben to discuss the latest chatter around D.C.: the Nikki Haley boomlet, Mike Johnson’s money problems, and the wave of retirements that could reset the 2024 map.

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The Holiday Movie Miracle Nov 23, 2023

On a special Thanksgiving episode, Julia Alexander joins Ben Landy to explain the surreptitiously valuable economics of holiday movies to the streaming industry—a value prop only magnified by newfound ad tiers.

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How Long Will Linda Last? Nov 22, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the latest turmoil at X/Twitter, sparked by Elon Musk’s antisemitic sympathies. Senior members of the advertising community are calling on X CEO Linda Yaccarino to resign before the disgrace machine consumes her. Will she?

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The Sam Altman Soap Opera Nov 21, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to dig into the complexities of the OpenAI mess—the crazy governance, the nutty structure, the Microsoft of it all, the agonies of the investors, and what happens next.

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Media Monday: Zaz the World Turns Nov 20, 2023

On a special Thanksgiving week episode, Jon Kelly and Peter talk about whether David Zaslav is losing the narrative or whether it's all noise. Then the two explore the local news investment thesis.

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Zaz Lit 101 Nov 17, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the latest entries into the David Zaslav oeuvre. Then the two dig into Warner Bros. Discovery’s debt servicing, revenue prospects, and Zaz’s standing in the town.

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Capitol Hill’s G.O.P. Fight Club Nov 16, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss this week’s outbreak of steroidal misbehavior between Republicans on the Hill. Then they examine how a revolving door of Democratic candidates could shake up control of Congress.

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The Smiling Crocodile vs. Disney Nov 15, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter Hamby to discuss the Democratic billionaire supporting the Biden alternative. Then Bill Cohan tells Ben Landy what Nelson Peltz will extract from Disney.

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The Obama Generation Gap Nov 14, 2023

Baratunde Thurston joins Peter to share his conversation with the former president about A.I., climate, and how technology is destabilizing democracy. Then they turn to the hardening political divide between the Obama era and Gen Z.

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Media Monday: The Biden-Axe Thing & a Requiem for Jezebel Nov 13, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter Hamby to discuss Biden’s complicated narrative problems: the Times poll, the Axelrod tweet, the Tuesday bounce and more. Then the duo recall Jezebel’s impact on the consumer Internet and its failed promise.

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Julia on Israel-Hamas Third Order Effects Nov 10, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter for an unbelievably candid conversation about the most surprising and searing impacts of the war here in the U.S.

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A New WaPo Era & Hulu Questions Nov 09, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to chat about the incipient Will Lewis era at The Washington Post. And then Eriq Gardner and Ben Landy get into a Hulu guessing game.

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Teddy on S.B.F. & Dalio’s Principles Nov 08, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter for a conversation about S.B.F.’s post-conviction moves. Then Bill Cohan and Ben Landy question the Bridgewater culture and how the hedge fund makes its fortunes.

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Hollywood’s Post-Strike Blues Nov 07, 2023

Matt Belloni joins Peter to discuss the town’s jarring post-strike reality: the free cash flow ambitions, the end of the free-wheeling days, the demise of overall deals, and so much more.

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Media Monday: Conde Nast Questions & Hulu Deal Points Nov 06, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to talk through Conde Nast’s economic problems and how it all came to this. Then they hypothesize how much Disney will pay for Hulu.

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Presenting Gone South Season 3: The Sign Cutter Nov 04, 2023

On September 3, 2018, a rancher in Laredo, Texas, discovered a woman’s body shot execution-style on the side of the road. When investigators identified her as a local sex worker, their search for the killer took them into the darkest corners of the city. Then, after days of false starts and dead-ends, another body turned up, terrifying residents and leading law enforcement to conclude a serial killer is at large. More would die before a survivor finally came forward and identified the killer… but his motives proved as confounding as his crimes.

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Bezos’s Bummer & Ari’s Choice Nov 03, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss The Washington Post’s latest hiccup in its C.E.O. chase. Then Bill Cohan and Ben Landy chew over Ari Emanuel’s take-private effort.

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Inside the S.B.F. Trial Nov 02, 2023

As the historic Sam Bankman-Fried trial comes to a close, Eriq Gardner joins Peter to offer his privileged view from inside the courtroom and behind the scenes.

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The Israel-Hamas War Crimes Complexifier Nov 01, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter for a scary and sobering conversation about the latest turn in the Israel-Hamas war—and the thorny, and yet increasingly relevant question, about war crimes.

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Capitol Hill Gossip & Biden Primary Challenges Oct 31, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter Hamby to chat about the new power structure on Capitol Hill and Biden’s surprising challenger.

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Media Monday: Ari's Take-Private Plea & Elon's Ugly Truth Oct 30, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the machinations behind Ari Emanuel's surprise announcement that is considering taking Endeavor private. Then they talk about the latest sign that Elon Musk's misadventure is going even worse than anticipated.

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ESPN Endgames & MAGA Mike Oct 27, 2023

Bill Cohan joins Peter to discuss Bob Iger’s financial opportunities for ESPN. Then Ben Landy and Abby Livingston debate the new Speaker’s grace period.

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Bezos’s Choice & the NYT Missile Crisis Oct 26, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter in Washington to discuss the finalists for the WaPo C.E.O. gig and what owner Jeff Bezos really wants. Then they turn their attention to how the war in Gaza is dividing the Times newsroom.

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Remembering the Two-State Solution Oct 25, 2023

Julia Ioffe and Ben Landy recall the time, way back in the 90s, when a two-state solution seemed viable and real peace achievable in the Middle East. And then they discuss the cascading events that sent things off course and led us to the present moment.

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McCarthy Regrets & a D.C. Civil War Oct 24, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter in Washington to swap cloakroom gossip as Republicans scour the bottom of the barrel for new House Speaker options. Then Tina Nguyen stops by to elucidate a Republican swamp plot to draft a Trump government in exile.

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Media Monday: More WaPo Murmurs & Middle East War Stories Oct 23, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the final round of The Washington Post CEO sweepstakes. Then the two discuss the challenges facing the biggest news publishers as they cover the Israel-Hamas war.

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Jim Jordan’s G.O.P. Scream Room Oct 20, 2023

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to discuss the latest developments in the Trump trials.

Then Abby Livingston and Ben try to make sense of the historic House Republican speaker vote chaos.

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Tucker Media Investors & S.B.F. Adventures Oct 19, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to discuss a new G.O.P. illuminati. Then Bill Cohan and Ben Landy assess the S.B.F.-Mooch buddy comedy.

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Julia on the Israel Crisis Oct 18, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss the latest beats in the evolving Israel crisis—Blinken’s message, the Putin dimension, and the mission of Biden’s trip to the region.

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The Jordan Rules Oct 17, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss the surprising rise of Jim Jordan. The duo discuss whether he has real Speaker hopes, or if he's just another embattled McCarthy wannabe.

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Media Monday: WaPo Cleanup & Michael Lewis Intrigue Oct 16, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss The Washington Post layoffs, its ongoing C.E.O. search, and the fate of executive editor Sally Buzbee. Then they dig into the Michael Lewis-Walter Isaacson pickle.

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CNN During Wartime & the Elon Debt Bomb Oct 13, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to break down how the cable news networks are responding to the Israel-Hamas war—and managing the sensitivities of their newsrooms. Then Bill Cohan and Ben discuss how Elon’s broken media platform is making the conflict worse.

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The Caroline Ellison-S.B.F. Bombshell Oct 12, 2023

Teddy Schleifer and Eriq Gardner join Ben from the courthouse steps to share their inside-the-room impressions of the second week of the S.B.F. trial: the damning testimony of Caroline Ellison, Sam’s faltering defense strategy, and key new evidence that could bring the case to an extraordinary conclusion.

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McCarthy Musical Chairs Oct 11, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter from Capitol Hill with an inside look at the G.O.P.’s speaker race dilemma: What happens if neither Steve Scalise nor Jim Jordan can whip the votes to succeed McCarthy? Then they address the political intrigues surrounding the U.S. response in Israel.

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Terror in Israel & the Siege of Gaza Oct 10, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss the horrific violence unleashed by Hamas and the unfolding tragedy in Israel, conditions in Gaza, the intelligence failure that led to the attack, and the evolving response in Washington.

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Media Monday: NYT Kremlinology & Zaz’s Re-bundling Oct 09, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the Times’ response to Adam Nagourney’s new Times book. And then they dig into WBD’s new sports package.

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Introducing About A Boy: The Story of Vladimir Putin Oct 07, 2023

In the West, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is always seen as one of two things: KGB spy or judo master. But to anyone who’s ever lived in the Soviet Union, Putin is something else entirely: a street kid. Join journalist Julia Ioffe as she explores how Putin’s childhood taught him lessons that shape his thinking and actions to this day.

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CNN’s Varsity & Ackman’s New Play Oct 06, 2023

Bill Cohan joins Peter Hamby to explore hedge fund titan Bill Ackman’s interest in X and where it might go. And then Ben Landy and Dylan Byers discuss David Zaslav’s controversial CNN streaming strategy.

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S.B.F. Agonistes & McCarthy Aftershocks Oct 05, 2023

Teddy Schleifer calls Peter from New York with notes from the front row of the trial of the century. Then Julia Ioffe and Ben discuss whether the fall of Kevin McCarthy will also bring down Ukraine.

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Post-Kevin & Trump’s New Legal Hell Oct 04, 2023

Eriq Gardner joins Peter Hamby to discuss the trial that could cost Trump his tower. Then Ben Landy and Tina Nguyen explain how it all went down with Kevin and what’s next.

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The McCarthy Nightmare Showdown Oct 03, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss the whole McCarthy-Gaetz nightmare, where it goes, and whether the current Speaker is headed for the green room or K Street.

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Media Monday: The Linda Meltdown & Bezos’s Search Oct 02, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter Hamby to discuss a grab bag of media goodies: the TV debate extinction event, Bezos’s WaPo succession options, and X CEO Linda Yaccarino’s on-stage meltdown at Code.

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Julia on a Ukraine Unthinkable Sep 29, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss what might happen if U.S. aid to Ukraine, an underlying issue in the government shutdown, suddenly evaporated. Then Tina Nguyen and Ben Landy chew over DeSantis’ doomsday.

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Hollywood’s Life After the Strike Sep 28, 2023

Matt Belloni joins Peter to dig into Hollywood’s post-strike reality: production schedules, the impact on the actors’ strike, the general vibe of the town, and so much more.

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A Netflix Libel Trial & Iger’s Options Sep 27, 2023

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to discuss the bizarre lawsuit surrounding director Ava DuVernay, prosecutor-turned-pulp author Linda Fairstein and Netflix. Then Ben Landy and Bill Cohan dig into Bob Iger’s remaining options for ABC and ESPN.

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Apple and Its Discontents Sep 26, 2023

Baratunde joins Peter to gab about the latest technological magic emanating from Cupertino, the darker side of virtual reality, and the iPhone generation gap.

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Media Monday: The Murdoch Clock & a Times Scandal Sep 25, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter Hamby to dig into the Murdoch news and chat about the Times’ decision to elevate its Athletic purchase over its sports desk.

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Murdoch’s Succession Endgame & a New Ukraine Crisis Sep 22, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss how President Zelensky is fighting a new two-front war in New York and Washington. Then Dylan Byers returns to decipher the fallout from Rupert Murdoch’s titanic resignation, and Lachlan’s ascent.

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Murdoch’s Fire and Fury Sep 21, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the controversial journalist Michael Wolff’s latest opus, this time about the Murdochs and the fate of Fox News. Then they debate the green room tizzy surrounding Kristen Welker’s first big interview as host of ‘Meet the Press.’

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SBF Trial Questions & Trump-Thiel Beef Sep 20, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter Hamby to discuss the behind-the-scenes tension between Peter Thiel and Donald Trump and Ben Landy and Eriq Gardner read the S.B.F. trial tea leaves.

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The Kamala Thing & McCarthy Grievance Porn Sep 19, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter for an in-depth dishfest on what's really playing out in the legislative and executive branches: the “ditch Kamala” rumors; McCarthy’s deepening crisis; and many more subplots.

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Media Monday: Iger Exit Options & McCarthy Optics Sep 18, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter for a candid chat about Bob Iger’s ABC deal options and Kevin McCarthy’s political suicide vest.

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Oligarch Payback & Fashion Week Gossip Sep 15, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss her conversation with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and his innovative plan to help fund the Ukrainian resistance with oligarchs' seized assets. Then Ben Landy and Lauren Sherman review the highlights from fashion week.

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ESPN Ever After Sep 14, 2023

In a special episode, Bill Cohan and Dylan Byers join Peter to reflect on the hasty Disney-Charter deal and compare notes on the demise of pay TV as we know it.

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S.B.F.’s Man Crush Sep 13, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to talk about the fate of Ryan Salame, the latest former FTX executive to cooperate with the government. And then Ben Landy and Eriq Gardner discuss Google’s extraordinary litigation.

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McCarthy’s Shutdown Calculus Sep 12, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss the House G.O.P.’s rocky strategy and high wire act as Congress returns. Then they dig into Ron DeSantis’ Hillaryesque problem.

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Media Monday: CAA’s Deal & Iger’s Impossible Challenge Sep 11, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the latest on Bob Iger’s challenging negotiation with Charter and whether this powder keg will destroy cable as we know it. Then the two chat about CAA’s monster new deal.

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Iger’s ESPN Existentialism Sep 08, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to investigate Disney’s battle with Charter, whether this is the true end to the cable bundle era, and whether Iger has the answers to Disney’s prayers.

For more from Dylan -

https://puck.news/igers-espn-game-of-chicken/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe&utm_date=20230908

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The New Cold War & Tech Utopia Sep 07, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to discuss the underpinnings for a wave of coups sweeping Africa this summer. And then Teddy Schleifer chats with Ben Landy about a tech utopia currently under construction in northern California.

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McConnell Succession Games Sep 06, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter to dig into the chatter around Mitch McConnell’s second freeze up, the Three Johns, and how long McConnell can and will hold on to his perch.

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The #MeToo Revenge Army Sep 05, 2023

Ace legal reporter Eriq Gardner joins Ben Landy to discuss how a cadre of disgraced #MeToo men are plotting their comeback.

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Media Monday: Disney’s Cable War & More CNN! Sep 04, 2023

In a special holiday edition of Media Monday, Jon Kelly and Dylan Byers discuss Disney’s battle with Charter and what it truly presages about the linear decline. And then, naturally, they also dig further into the forthcoming Thompson Era at CNN.

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Inside the 'Suits'-Netflix Mystery Sep 01, 2023

Julia Alexander and Peter Hamby breakdown the summer of Suits on Netflix. And then Teddy Schleifer and Ben Landy assess the mid-term credibility of Vivekmania.

For more from Julia -

https://puck.news/suits-success-the-future-of-netflixonomics/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe&utm_date=20230901

For more from Teddy -

https://puck.news/let-them-eat-vivek/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe&utm_date=20230901

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Dylan on the CNN News Aug 31, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to talk all about his exclusive report on Mark Thompson’s appointment at CNN and all the attendant shakeout and ramifications.

For more from Dylan -

https://puck.news/mark-thompson-gets-the-cnn-treatment/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe&utm_date=20230831

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Trump Trial Game Theory & ESPN Prime Aug 30, 2023

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to walk through the trial strategies, delay tactics, and countermeasures surrounding the four Trump indictments. Then Bill Cohan and Ben contemplate the P&L of ESPN+ on Amazon.

For more from Bill -

https://puck.news/espn-amazon-a-wall-street-fantasy-an-a-i-hack/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe&utm_date=20230830

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Hakeem’s Dream Aug 29, 2023

Abby Livingston and Peter Hamby scrutinize the latest intrigue confounding Congress—including Hakeem Jeffries’ Pelosi-esque path to the top of the greasy pole.

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Media Monday: CNN’s New Mark Aug 28, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to dig into the news that WBD C.E.O. David Zaslav is circling Mark Thompson, the Times’ turnaround expert, as the next boss of CNN.

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A Streamer Headache & an S.B.F. Bankruptcy Twist Aug 25, 2023

Matt Belloni joins Peter to discuss Puck’s second proprietary data study of streamer sentiment—and the results will surprise you. Then Ben Landy and Teddy Schleifer dig into a bizarre startup scandal that traces its roots from Zuck to S.B.F.

For more from Matt -

https://puck.news/streamers-are-turning-off-their-customers/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe&utm_date=20230825

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https://puck.news/tales-from-the-s-b-f-bankruptcy-black-hole/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe&utm_date=20230825

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Julia on Prigozhin’s Assassination Aug 24, 2023

Peter and Julia Ioffe discuss the stunning death of Putin’s greatest nemesis.

For more from Julia -

https://puck.news/prigozhins-treason-the-price-of-betrayal/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe&utm_date=20230824

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The Blind Side Squabble & Shari’s Choice Aug 23, 2023

Eriq Gardner joins Peter Hamby to break down the weird and sad legal dispute gripping the Oher family. And then Bill Cohan and Ben Landy discuss Shari Redstone’s BET auction.

For more from Eriq (and Matt) -

https://puck.news/will-a-i-eat-hollywood/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe&utm_date=20230823

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https://puck.news/paramount-existentialism-more-goldmanology/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe&utm_date=20230823

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G.O.P. Debate Prep & Congress Anxieties Aug 22, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter to dig into all the anxieties and chaos of the next Congressional season of discontent. Then they game plan out the first G.O.P. debate.

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Media Monday: Iger’s Options & CNN’s Youthquake Aug 21, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to discuss Bob Iger’s increasingly limited options at Disney, and CNN’s decision to bring a new generation into the fold. Then they discuss the defenestration of CBS News’ leader—a watershed moment that leaves all six news divisions in the hands of women.

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Iowa Gossip + Fashion M&A Aug 18, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter to chat through the various evolving Iowa scenarios, then Ben Landy and Lauren dig into fashion’s biggest deal of the year.

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More Goldman Sachs Mishegas & a Putin Pivot Aug 17, 2023

Bill Cohan joins Peter to discuss the latest P.R. headaches facing David Solomon, Goldman Sachs’ C.E.O., and whether the narrative has become hyperbolic. Then Julia Ioffe and Ben Landy chat about a new twist in the Biden-Putin dynamic.

For more from Bill -

https://puck.news/the-judgment-of-solomon/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe20230817

For more from Julia -

https://puck.news/biden-putins-nuclear-blurred-lines/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe20230817

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S.B.F.’s Future and Iger’s ARPU Strategy Aug 16, 2023

Teddy Schleifer, who was in the courtroom when Sam Bankman-Fried was cuffed, shares his observations and reporting with Peter Hamby. Then Ben Landy and Julia Alexander discuss Bob Iger’s Disney+ dilemma.

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Hunter’s Lonely Heart & Iowa Dreams Aug 15, 2023

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to work through the latest twist in the Hunter Biden legal saga and what it forebodes for 2024. Then Peter, on the ground in the corndog capital of the human imagination, reports on the stirrings on the G.O.P.’s latest fears and anxieties.

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Media Monday: Iger’s Challenges & the Redstone Endgame Aug 14, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter for a spirited, insidery conversation about the latest twists in Iger’s strategy, Dave Portnoy’s shot at a third (!!) windfall, and what the Simon & Schuster sale suggests about Shari Redstone’s endgame.

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M.B.S.’s Surprise Diplomacy & The Tim Scott Heartbeat Aug 11, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to discuss Saudi Arabia’s surprising emergence as a Russia-Ukraine mediator. Then Teddy Schleifer and Ben Landy document Larry Ellison's ability to manipulate a Tim Scott dead cat bounce.

Fior more from Julia -

https://puck.news/the-treaty-of-m-b-s/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe20230811

For more from Teddy -

https://puck.news/larry-ellisons-eight-figure-anti-trump-dowry/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe20230811

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Musk’s Everything App Delusion Aug 10, 2023

Baratunde Thurston joins Peter to explain Elon Musk’s short-sighted fallacy of turning X—nee Twitter—into the new full-blown everything app of our time.

For more from Baratunde -

https://puck.news/silicon-valley-and-the-race-for-the-everything-app/

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Trump Indictment Odds Aug 09, 2023

Eriq Gardner joins Peter for a talmudic reading of the most recent Trump indictment. Then Ben Landy and Abby Livingston dig into one of the Senate’s most controversial subplots.

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The Biden Backups Aug 08, 2023

Tara Palmeri joins Peter for an in-depth conversation on the state of 2024—the early state conundrum, DeSantisgate, and the Dems waiting on Biden’s next move.

For more from Tara -

https://puck.news/the-biden-edge-case/

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Media Monday: The Threads Letdown & It’s Bidenomics, Stupid Aug 07, 2023

Jon Kelly and Peter explain why Threads’ descent to reality was pre-ordained and predictable. Then they tackle the Biden campaign’s futile messaging.

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A Fashion War & M.B.S.’s Diplomatic Play Aug 04, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss Saudi prince Mohammed bin Salman’s volunteer attempt to free a U.S. journalist detained in Putin’s Russia. And then Ben Landy and Lauren Sherman discuss an activist investor’s attempt the rattle Kering’s cage.

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S.B.F.’s New Legal Pickle Aug 03, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter for a conversation about Sam Bankman-Fried’s tightening legal noose. Then they chat about the latest action among the ‘24 megadonors.

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The Disney Succession Intrigue Aug 02, 2023

Bill Cohan joins Peter to chat about the biggest story in media—Matt Belloni’s scoopage that Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer are going to help their old boss, Bob Iger, figure out his streaming conundrum. Then Eriq Garder swings by with a Trump-Fox News legal entanglement.

For more on Matt's story -

https://puck.news/iger-brings-back-his-old-heir-apparents/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe20230802

For more from Eriq -

https://puck.news/trump-has-subpoenaed-fox-news-for-tuckers-unaired-jan-6-interview/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe20230802

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The Private McConnell Fallout Aug 01, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss the private conversation on Capitol Hill about Mitch McConnell’s health—plus, the intrigue in town surrounding the most watched ‘24 races.

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Media Monday: The X Factor & D.C. Media Blues Jul 31, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter Hamby to chew over the Twitter-to-X catastrophe and then dig into the bizarre sotto voce media curiosity syndrome.

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A Celebrity Co-Op Nightmare & DeSantis’ Waking Hell Jul 28, 2023

Eriq Gardner joins Peter Hamby to discuss an epic Greenwich Village co-op battle that will make you move to Mars. Then Tina Nguyen explains DeSantis’s crumbling surveillance state.

For more from Eriq -

https://puck.news/justin-theroux-the-greenwich-village-co-op-battle-from-hell/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe20230728

For more from Tina -

https://puck.news/desantis-blame-games-witch-hunt-mania/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe20230728

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That Variety Story & Kim K’s $4B Valuation Jul 27, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to work through the story that everyone in media is talking about right now. Then Lauren Sherman and Ben Landy dig into that $4 billion Skims valuation.

For more from Dylan -

https://puck.news/notes-on-cnn-that-zucker-story/

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Pregaming 2028 Jul 26, 2023

Abby Livingston and Peter talk about the political hopes of Lauren Boebert, the MTG nemesis who is perhaps the least likely representative of Aspen imaginable. Then they draft the Congressional stars who might be quietly eyeing 2028.

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D.C. Summer Camp Commences Jul 25, 2023

Julia Ioffe chats with Peter Hamby about what really goes down at the Aspen Security Conference, where district natives hang every summer with the brahmins from the deep state.

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Media Monday: Iger’s Deal Book & the G.O.P. Diaspora Jul 24, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter for a spirited chat on how much Bob Iger could rake in for selling Disney’s various non-essential assets, and which entities he might sell. Then they talk about the impact that the Republican primary circus will have on various incumbent mediacos and startups, alike.

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A D.C. Media Special: The New Blood at Politico, WaPo & CNN Jul 21, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss John Harris’s return to the top of the greasy pole at Politico. Then the duo discuss the new leadership regimes at CNN and The Washington Post.

For more from Dylan -

https://puck.news/the-politico-animal/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe20230721

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Ted Cruz’s Terrordome & Pinault’s CAA Plans Jul 20, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss the most surprising races playing out on Capitol Hill. Then Ben Landy and Lauren Sherman discuss what fashion mogul Francois-Henri Pinault might do with CAA.

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Russia’s Bridge to Nowhere Jul 19, 2023

Julia Ioffe calls Peter from Europe with a critical update on Ukraine’s latest drone strike deep inside Russian territory. Then Eriq Gardner swings by to explain Hollywood’s surprising beef with A.I.

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Inside Hollywood’s Summer from Hell Jul 18, 2023

Matt Belloni joins Peter Hamby to break down every angle of the historic dual writers-and-actors’ strike: Fran Drescher’s war cry, A-list pay disparities, Iger’s faux pas, the streaming conundrum, and how it all ends.

For more from Matt -

https://puck.news/burning-questions-on-hollywoods-summer-from-hell/

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Media Monday: Iger Everlasting, Plus NYT M&A Jul 17, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to talk through all the various implications of Bob Iger's latest contract extension: the deal machinations, succession rumblings, and more. Then they dig into the New York Times Co.'s decision to cede its sports section to The Athletic and why it was so obvious (and necessary).

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Baratunde on the Affirmative Action Decree Jul 14, 2023

Baratunde Thurston joins Peter to discuss and dissect the SCOTUS decision to overrule affirmative action in the college admissions process—and what it really reveals about history and our future.

For more from Baratunde -

https://puck.news/the-end-of-affirmative-action-and-the-attempt-to-erase-race/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe20230713

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A Thiel Campaign & a Sun Valley Readout Jul 13, 2023

Ben Landy talks to Teddy Schleifer about the extraordinary progressive campaign to humiliate Peter Thiel. And then Peter Hamby and Dylan Byers dig into the chatter at the annual Allen & Co Sun Valley affair.

For more from Teddy -

https://puck.news/thiel-brock-a-gutter-oppo-campaign-for-our-times/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe20230713

For more from Dylan -

https://puck.news/notes-from-sun-valley/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe20230713

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Washington’s Most Hated Party Jul 12, 2023

Abby Livingston and Peter talk about the anger, rage, confusion and other complex feelings surrounding Joe Manchin and the No Labels third party movement. Then Ben Landy and Eriq Gardner detail Zuck’s most unusual legal headaches.

For more from Eriq - https://puck.news/marks-onlyfans-headache-elons-empty-threats/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe20230712

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Elon & Zuck: Where It All Ends Jul 11, 2023

Bill Cohan and Peter chat about the growing feud between Zuck and Musk, the credibility of Threads, and whether the market actually needs a Twitter competitor.

For more from Bill - https://puck.news/elons-options-a-lazard-micro-scandal/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe20230711

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Media Monday: ESPN’s Saga & Threadsmania Jul 10, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss how Threads made it to 100 million downloads in a week, and whether it still might be a fad. And then they dig into ESPN’s layoffs, and the transformation ahead.

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The Putin Mutiny & DeSantis Fatigue Jul 07, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to connect the dots between Prigozhin’s exile, the false calm in Moscow, and a missing Russian general. Then Teddy Schleifer swings by to decipher Trump’s latest campaign haul and a new DeSantis dilemma.

For more from Julia -

https://puck.news/putins-post-prigozhin-clean-up/

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Kanye’s Business Resurrection & a SCOTUS Scandal Jul 06, 2023

Lauren Sherman and Ben Landy discuss Kanye West’s latest, unusual, and utterly predictable business deal. And Eriq Gardner tells Peter Hamby about a tech case headed up the legal ladder that could blow your mind.

For more from Lauren -

https://puck.news/ye-dov-are-having-a-fashion-baby/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=thepowersthatbe20230706

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Elon’s Most Dangerous Game Jul 05, 2023

Is Musk deliberately sabotaging Twitter to buy its debt back on the cheap? Or is the world’s richest man just sabotaging himself? Bill Cohan and Peter discuss.

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https://puck.news/the-elon-twitter-debt-vulcan-chess-theory/

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Impeachment Fever in DC Jul 04, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter to dig into all the House Republicans’ impeachment fantasies, sorting through which are real and which are bogus and illuminating their ulterior motives. Happy Independence Day!

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Media Monday: The Tucker Test & Hunter’s Wounds Jul 03, 2023

On a special holiday edition of America’s favorite media readout, Jon Kelly and Peter explain the stakes behind Tucker Carlson’s fundraise and then weigh in on the burden Hunter Biden is placing on his dad. The duo also engages in some rogue casting assignments…

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How Far Will Hunter-gate Go? Jun 30, 2023

Abby Livingston joins Peter to discuss the extent of the Hunter Biden fallout. Is it Benghazi? Whitewater? Or a nothing-burger? Then Ben Landy and Lauren Sherman dig into the Olsen Twins’ fashion fundraising sitch.

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Elon on Trial & Chris Christie Economics Jun 29, 2023

Peter and Teddy Schleifer dig into the huge gap between Chris Christie’s donor support and his electoral opportunity, and then they predict where the No Labels anxiety may lead. Then Ben Landy and Eriq Gardner explain the court case Elon Musk is dreading.

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The Newish Fox News Jun 28, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to unpack Fox’s post-Dominion, post-Tucker scramble in prime time: the ascent of Jesse Watters, the slight demotion of Laura Ingraham and… Gutfeld!

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Julia on Prigozhin Jun 27, 2023

Julia joins Peter to explain the coup that wasn’t.

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Media Monday: Will Zaz Sell CNN? Jun 26, 2023

Jon Kelly and Peter Hamby discuss a media question that is now almost on the table: Can David Zaslav trade CNN? And would such a deal, which would take years, get initiated at Sun Valley?

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De Niro’s Assistant Legal War & Bitchgate Jun 23, 2023

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to discuss Robert De Niro’s $6 million legal war with his former assistant. And then Tina Nguyen and Ben Landy dig into the tiff consuming the Capitol.

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Baier’s Trump Punch & RFK Agita Jun 22, 2023

Teddy Schleifer and Peter discuss how Kennedy’s new V.C. fan club could scramble the Democratic primary. Then Dylan Byers stops by with an inside look at how Fox News is using Brett Baier to de-Tuckerize dayside.

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Twitter Bankruptcy Red Flags & Pharrell’s LVMH Expectations Jun 21, 2023

Lauren Sherman joins Peter to discuss why the Arnault family entrusted Pharrell with the menswear line of the world’s most lucrative brand. And then Bill Cohan enumerates Elon’s creditor problems in conversation with Ben Landy.

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The C Word Jun 20, 2023

Abby Livingston, Puck’s new Congressional correspondent, joins Peter for an animated conversation about the censure effort against Adam Schiff—where it might head and how it plays to his advantage. Then they delve into their CNN roots.

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Media Monday: The Afterlicht & Insider Blues Jun 19, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the immediate post-Licht programming highs, and what to expect from CNN in the weeks and months ahead. Then they delve into the various headaches plaguing Insider (nee Business Insider).

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WaPo Succession & the Saudi Golf Scandal Jun 16, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter for an inside look at Washington Post C.E.O. Fred Ryan’s controversial legacy and what’s next for the paper in its post-“Democracy Dies in the Darkness” era. Then Eriq Gardner breaks down the legal complexifiers buried in the PGA-LIV golf deal.

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A Real Life ‘Yellowstone’ Billionaire Mystery Jun 15, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to discuss whether tech legend North Dakota governor Doug Burgum can buy his way into the G.O.P. presidential race. Then Lauren Sherman drops by to illuminate the Hollywood billionaire quietly cornering the market on America’s resurgent Western nostalgia lovefest.

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Hollywood’s ‘Oppenheimer’ vs ‘Barbie’ Smackdown Jun 14, 2023

Matt Belloni joins Peter to discuss whether a string of wannabe blockbusters can revive the summer box office, and if R-rated sex comedies are due for a comeback. Then they get into Tom Cruise’s furious campaign to muscle out Christopher Nolan and Greta Gerwig in the battle for the big screen.

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DeSantasy Revisited Jun 13, 2023

Peter and Ben debate whether Ron DeSantis is a winner or a weirdo, and if the media doom loop narrative is overplayed. Then they weigh the aftershocks of another Trump indictment and the legacy of Youngkin’s “parental rights”campaign.

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Media Monday: Zaz’s Silver Bullet & Tucker’s Male Fragility Jun 12, 2023

Jon Kelly reunites with Peter for a post-Licht jam session that focused on David Zaslav’s real priority: servicing the debt burden of the WBD colossus. Then they assess Tucker Carlson’s legal quagmire.

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Jack & Bobby, a Silicon Love Story Jun 09, 2023

Teddy and Peter marvel at how Jack Dorsey and the V.C. contrarian crew fell head over heels for alt-left crank RFK Jr. Then Tina joins Ben for a Talmudic reading of Kevin McCarthy’s latest G.O.P. family psychodrama.

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The Licht Defenestration Jun 08, 2023

Dylan Byers, who broke the news on Chris Licht’s ouster at CNN, chats with Peter about how it all went down: when Zaz turned on him and what’s next for both CNN and Licht, himself.

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HollywoodGPT & Dimon ‘24 Jun 07, 2023

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to break down the latest twists as A.I. threatens the writers’ strike. Then Bill Cohan and Ben gab about Apple’s new headset, the S.E.C.’s war on crypto, and Dimon ‘24 fever.

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Endless Wintour Jun 06, 2023

Lauren Sherman joins Peter to dissect the exit of Edward Enninful from British Vogue and the power struggles inside Condé Nast as Anna Wintour consolidates power yet again. Then they dig into the murky economics of celebrity stylists in Hollywood.

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Media Monday: Lichts Out? Jun 05, 2023

Dylan Byers and Jon Kelly discuss the double-barreled headache at CNN: the surprise Dave Leavy C.O.O. appointment and that atrocious Atlantic story… Oof, is Licht toast?

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Elon Backlash & a Failed D.C. Coup Jun 02, 2023

Tina Nguyen joins Ben to decipher how Kevin McCarthy put down the House debt ceiling rebellion and gave Biden a surprise win. Then they dig into Elon’s misadventures trying to court the far right.

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A.I. Extinction Odds Jun 01, 2023

Baratunde Thurston joins Ben for a rollicking debate over whether the latest A.I. panic is self-aggrandizing hysteria or cynical ass-covering. Then they dig into what Washington can do to help—or if new red tape will make everything worse.

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Bombs Over Belgorod May 31, 2023

Julia Ioffe phones in from Europe with an update on the war in Ukraine and how insiders in Brussels are planning for its reconstruction. Then they discuss the military’s cross-border incursions and a mysterious drone attack on Moscow.

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Real ‘Succession’ Sagas May 30, 2023

Bill Cohan joins Ben for a (spoiler-filled) discussion of how the ‘Succession’ finale measured up to the show’s stranger-than-fiction muses—Rupert, Lachlan, the Redstones, etcetera—and how the GoJo deal would have played out on Wall Street. Then they dig into Washington’s debt ceiling mess.

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Media Monday: Twitter Media Dreams, Semafor & Finkelstein Goss May 29, 2023

Jon Kelly and Dylan Byers explain why Elon Musk’s rightwing media dreams are more complicated than he realizes. And then they dig into the Semafor fundraise and The Messenger’s uneven launch.

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Zaz's Pimple Popper Premium Play May 26, 2023

Julia Alexander and Ben Landy dig into WBD's new Max super app, which combines the luxurious and iconic HBO library with all the beloved garbage from the Discovery cinematic universe: Chip & Joanna, Dr. Pimple Popper, My 600-lb Life, and so forth. Alas, this may be just what our times call for...

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Lil Elon & Jeff Roe in Primetime May 25, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Ben to discuss a new generation of elite G.O.P. influencers, power brokers, and money men—starting with David Sacks and Jeff Roe.

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Fashion’s Millennial Media Crisis May 24, 2023

Lauren Sherman joins Ben to chart the rise and fall of Refinery29, a $400 million victim of the Vice Media bankruptcy. Then they turn to the masthead succession drama at WSJ. magazine after the ouster of Kristina O’Neill.

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Iger’s Agony & a Netflix Resurrection May 23, 2023

Bill Cohan joins Ben Landy to discuss how Bill Ackman epically mistimed his Netflix position. Then they delve into Bob Iger’s complex turnaround effort at Disney.

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Media Monday: ESPN Fears & The Messenger Mayhem May 22, 2023

Jon Kelly and Dylan Byers chat about Disney’s decision to take ESPN direct to consumers, and what that means for both the company’s EBITDA and the industry’s future. Then they delve into CNN’s post town hall malaise and The Messenger’s start-up challenges.

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The Putin Mutiny May 19, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Ben to decipher the souring relationship between the Kremlin and Evgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Russia’s mercenary army, over the battle for Bakhmut. Then they break down how Republicans turned the Pentagon into a political punching bag.

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The S.B.F. Legal Defense May 18, 2023

Eriq Gardner and Ben Landy dig into Sam Bankman-Fried’s ambitious and brazen defense to prove his innocence—and the legal precedents that give him hope.

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The Trump-DeSantis Megadonor Clash May 17, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Ben Landy to discuss the new front in the Trump-DeSantis megadonor primary. And then the duo discuss Biden’s lukewarm entrance in the fundraising sweepstakes.

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What Studios Really Want May 16, 2023

Matt Belloni joins Ben Landy to break down the latest developments and deal points in the writers’ strike: navigating a new era of TV, Hollywood’s shrinking middle class, and Zaslav’s P.R. strategy. Then they unpack Aaron Sorkin’s prediction for a WGA-showrunner schism.

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Media Monday: CNN Talk Therapy & Tucker Prophecies May 15, 2023

With Peter Hamby off on his honeymoon, Jon Kelly and Dylan Byers fill his shoes to weigh in on CNN’s internal town hall fallout and speculate about whether Tucker Carlson is a Rogan or a Megyn.

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S.B.F.’s Legal Noose May 12, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to discuss the F.B.I. dragnet enclosing Sam Bankman-Fried as another former FTX executive is pressured to flip. Then Lauren Sherman swings by to talk about the evolution of the fashion media business.

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The Joe Manchin ‘24 Fantasy May 11, 2023

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to discuss the third-party anti-Trump, anti-Biden fantasy—and Joe Manchin’s potential role in the mix.

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The A.I. Writers’ Strike May 10, 2023

Baratunde Thurston joins Peter to discuss how much A.I. will fully impact Hollywood’s epic writers’ strike, and how many other creative industries remain on the front lines of the content wars.

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A Buffett-Shari Mystery May 09, 2023

Eriq Gardner and Peter Hamby dig into the next act of the Disney-DeSantis cat fight. And then Ben Landy and Bill Cohan speculate about why Warren Buffet even bought into Shari Redstone’s Paramount Global in the first place.

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Media Monday: More Zazonomics & a Vice Epitaph May 08, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the topics that are keeping the media chattering classes chattering: Zaz’s earnings, the Paramount catastrophe, and the end of Vice as we know it.

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The G.O.P.’s New Money Men May 05, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to dig into the Republican party’s new generation of post-Adelson benefactor zillionaires—and what they think about the Meatball. Then Tina Nguyen documents some surprisingly good news for Kevin McCarthy in conversation with Ben Landy.

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Trump’s New Discipline May 04, 2023

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to dig into the surprising operational capacity of the Trump ‘24 machine—at least for now. Then Julia Ioffe and Ben Landy discuss the latest Biden-Putin hostage swap calculation.

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A Fashion Media Surprise Scandal May 03, 2023

Lauren Sherman and Peter Hamby pour over a sudden, and surprising, dethronement in the glossy fashion media world. Then Bill Cohan and Ben Landy analyze Wall Street’s latest anxieties.

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Trump’s CNN Revival May 02, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss Trump’s forthcoming CNN Town Hall and what it means for the network, the WBD brass, and Kaitlan Collins. Then they dig into the Vice bankruptcy.

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Media Monday: What’s Next for Don & Tucker May 01, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter for a rollicking conversation about Don and Tucker, the linear collapse, and what Vice’s stumbles proclaim about all of digital media.

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Wondery Presents - Flipping The Bird: Elon vs Twitter May 01, 2023

When Elon Musk posted a video of himself arriving at Twitter HQ carrying a white sink along with the message “let that sink in!” it marked the end of a dramatic takeover. Musk had gone from Twitter critic to “Chief Twit” in the space of just a few months but his arrival didn’t put an end to questions about his motives. Musk had earned a reputation as a business maverick. From PayPal to Tesla to SpaceX, his name was synonymous with big, earth-shattering ideas. So, what did he want with a social media platform? And was this all really in the name of free speech...or was this all in the name of Elon Musk?

From Wondery, the makers of WeCrashed and In God We Lust, comes the wild story of how the richest man alive took charge of the world’s “digital public square.”

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Milley’s Realism & Rupert’s Next War Apr 28, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to share the details of her recent transatlantic trip with General Mark Milley, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, including his realpolitik views on Ukraine’s chances. Then Ben Landy and Eriq Gardner dig into Rupert Murdoch’s next legal quagmire.

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The WHCD Hunger Games Apr 27, 2023

Tara Palmeri joins Peter in Washington to discuss the town’s annual political media schmoozefest and the battle royale for cable news contracts. Then Lauren Sherman and Ben Landy dissect LVMH’s relaunch of Tiffany and break down the finances behind this year’s Met Gala.

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A Tucker-Lemon Break: Some Climate Good News Apr 26, 2023

Baratunde Thurston joins Peter from the front lines of climate change investing to offer some surprisingly positive news. (Disclosure: no ice caps or polar bears are discussed in the episode.)

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The Tucker-Lemon Insanity Apr 25, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the twin-barreled double-shocker of Tucker’s demise and Don Lemon’s ouster. Can Fox News rebuild organically? What’s next for CNN in the morning? It’s all here…

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Media Monday: A Jeff Shellbomb & Some O.E. for Buzzfeed News Apr 24, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to hypothesize about what the Jeff Shell ouster means for NBCU—the Zaz-Reverse Morris storyline, succession, internal rumors, etcetera. Then they discuss the agony and ecstasy of the recently departed BuzzFeed News.

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The Democratic Scandal of the Season Apr 21, 2023

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to dig into the contretemps in California—Gavin, DiFi, ageism, absenteeism, and more—before digging into DeSantis’ own Bridgegate.

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Washington Spy Games Apr 20, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to discuss the D.C. game of telephone around the latest mega intelligence breach. Then Ben Landy and Teddy Schleifer discuss Larry Ellison’s Tim Scott infatuation.

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Rupert’s $787.5 Million Legal Haircut Apr 19, 2023

In a very special episode, Eriq Gardner and Dylan Byers chat with Peter about the semi-surprising outcome of the Fox-Dominion legal bloodbath and what to expect next.

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Bulgari Whispers & LVMH Bombs Apr 18, 2023

Peter Hamby welcomes Lauren Sherman, Puck’s newest partner, for a riveting conversation about the dishiest stories in the business of fashion.

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Media Monday: Zazmania, Elon’s Tears & Sean Spicer 3.0 Apr 17, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss some of the most topical issues roiling our industry: Zaz’s Max plans, Newsmax’s future, the NFL’s media future, Elon’s feelings, and much more.

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Zaz’s Max Gamble Apr 14, 2023

Matt Belloni joins Peter to discuss David Zaslav’s long overdue delay of Max, the colossal success of Super Mario Bros, and what to make of the early returns for Air.

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Murdoch Succession Probabilities Apr 13, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss what happens when art imitates life—particularly in the case of Rupert Murdoch, the aging mogul and boulevardier, and the succession angles of his estranged and non-estranged and semi-estranged children. Then Teddy Schleifer and Ben Landy discuss Larry Ellison’s Tim Scott fantasy.

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The Washington Leak of the Decade Apr 12, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss the document leak that has official Washington in a tizzy. Then Eriq Gardner and Ben Landy dig into DeSantis vs. Disney.

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The Trump Sloppy Seconds Race Apr 11, 2023

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to discuss the non-Trump ‘24 hopefuls—enumerating their fears, hopes, dreams, and sordid ego fantasies. And, of course, whether any of them can be a credible Plan B if Trump slips on a banana peel.

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Media Monday: Elon’s Fuzzy Math & Trump 2.0 Ennui Apr 10, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the faults in Elon Musk’s Twitter strategy, and what to expect from Trump’s cable news rendezvous.

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Ari Emanuel’s Art of the Deal Apr 07, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to explain why Ari Emanuel and Endeavor went all in to acquire WWE. Then Tina Nguyen and Ben Landy philosophize about the waning DeSantasy.

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Final “DeSantasy”? Apr 06, 2023

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to scope out DeSantis’s post-indictment blues. And then Ben Landy and Julia Alexander dig into Amazon’s streaming challenge.

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Predicting Twitter’s Future Apr 05, 2023

Baratunde Thurston joins Peter to hash out precisely what Elon Musk misjudged about the blue check community, how perversely he misaligned incentives, and what his Twitter is going to inevitably resemble.

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The Bezos NFL Quest Apr 04, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to discuss whether Jeff Bezos can get this hands on the Commanders. Then Bill Cohan and Ben Landy go long on the Twitter Blue eviction phenomenon, and what it means for Musk’s investment.

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Media Monday: Trump's Circus & ABC's Hellscape Apr 03, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss Trump's latest media seizure and what it means for '24. Then they get after all the ABC News drama.

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What Does Casey DeSantis Want? Mar 31, 2023

Tina Nguyen and Peter Hamby chat about Ron DeSantis’ learning curve and what he’s learning from his wife. Then Peter and marketing guru Alex Bigler spill secrets on Puck’s next iteration.

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Eat, Pray, Pompeo Mar 30, 2023

Tara Palmeri joins Peter from Florida with an update on DeSantis’ suburban strategy, Mike Pompeo’s Roman holiday, and a Glenn Youngkin backup plan. Then Julia Alexander drops by to discuss Netflix’s secret super power.

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A Peacock Breakthrough & Biden’s Ukraine Red Line Mar 29, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss Peacock’s cable news streaming innovation, and whether it might work. Then Ben Landy and Julia Ioffe weigh in on the foreign policy secret around town: just how long the Biden administration will support Ukraine.

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An Elon Legal Mouse Trap Mar 28, 2023

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to discuss, among other things, an Elon Musk legal trap of his own design. Then Bill Cohan discusses Credit Suisse’s tragic deal point with Ben Landy.

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Media Monday: Tiktokalypse & D.C M&A Mar 27, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to decipher just how screwed TikTok may be in the current political environment. Then they dish on the inside story behind a D.C. media acquisition.

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The Reid Hoffman-DeSantis Curveball Mar 24, 2023

Teddy Schleiffer joins Peter to discuss Democratic megadonor Reid Hoffman’s controversial interest in taking out Trump in the primary. Then Ben Landy and Tina Nguyen evaluate the helium that Trump’s potential indictment has offered his candidacy.

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The Cable Battle for the Trump Show Mar 23, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter for a conversation about the cable news battle for the 2024 RNC debates—the reprisal of the Trump Show. Fox News has the lead, but everyone else (minus MSNBC) is competing for the action. Is this 2016 all over again?

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The Trump-DeSantis Legal Quagmire Mar 22, 2023

Tara Palmeri and Peter Hamby dig into some of the stunning, and bonkers, second order effects of Trump’s potential indictment.

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Is Trump Actually Screwed, Legally? Mar 21, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Ben Landy to discuss Putin’s latest Xi brown-nosing and dastardly Mariupol goose-stepping. Then Eriq Gardner swings by to discuss whether Trump is truly screwed.

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Media Monday: The SVB Media Fiasco & the Next Ben Smith Mar 20, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to explain how a media crisis fatally exacerbated SVB’s fatal liquidity crisis. Then the duo discuss the next Ben Smith.

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Tom Cruise’s Big Snub Mar 17, 2023

Matt Belloni joins Peter to discuss all the issues stemming from the Oscars: the Tom Cruise snubs, the post-Will Smith ruckus, the big TikTok deal, and why young A-listers hate the red carpet.

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The A.O.C. Conundrum Mar 16, 2023

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to discuss A.O.C.’s new role in Congress and address all the speculation about her future plans. Then Teddy Schleifer and Ben Landy dig into how Ron Conway helped save SVB.

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Did Murdoch Miscalculate? Mar 15, 2023

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to hypothesize the endgame of the Fox-Dominion lawsuit. And Julia Ioffe and Ben decipher Ron DeSantis’s Putin fantasy.

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Bill Cohan on the SVB Collapse Mar 14, 2023

Bill Cohan, perhaps the culture’s foremost expert of financial crises, shares his views on what really went down at SVB with Peter.

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Media Monday: Puck in D.C. & Mad Dawg’s Revenge Mar 13, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter Hamby to discuss Puck’s big night in Washington before turning their attention to a new media start-up from Jimmy Finkelstein and Richard “Mad Dawg” Beckman.

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CPAC After Dark Mar 10, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to discuss how Putin’s nemesis turned into Oscar bait. Then Tina Nguyen and Ben Landy dig into the unraveling of CPAC.

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Michigan’s Battle Royale & S.B.F.’s Fearsome Threesome Mar 09, 2023

Tara Palmeri joins Peter Hamby to dissect the Democrat-on-Democrat Senate battle shaping up in Michigan, where the well-connected actor Hill Harper is emerging as a legitimate contender to congresswoman Elissa Slotkin. Then Ben Landy and Teddy Schleifer discuss the latest twists in S.B.F.’s fraud case and whether he would ever accept a plea bargain.

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ESPN’s Big Bet Mar 08, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to explain Semafor’s new CCP-inflected scandal. Then Ben Landy and Julia Alexander get into ESPN’s strategic reset.

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An NFL Showdown & Goldman Guessing Games Mar 07, 2023

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to discuss an unusual lawsuit and what it means for the league. And then Ben Landy and Bill Cohan jump into the Goldman Sachs looming questions coming out of the firm’s investor day.

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Media Monday: Murdoch Scenario Planning Mar 06, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the fallout from Fox’s $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit, and what to expect next. Then the two discuss how ChatGPT will (or wont) come for journalistic jobs.

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The Hulu Tug of War Mar 03, 2023

Matt Belloni joins Peter to discuss some of the most pressing issues in Hollywood at the moment: will Disney buy Hulu out from Comcast, or vice versa?; is Marvel being overstretched; what are the best awards season parties?; and many more.

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Kamala Headaches & FTX Drama Mar 02, 2023

Tara joins Peter to discuss the various Harris challenges on the Biden ‘24 ticket and whether they can be solved. Then Ben Landy and Teddy Schleifer dig into the latest FTX whodunnit chaos…

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That ChatGPT Arms Race Mar 01, 2023

Baratunde Thurston joins Peter Hamby to discuss the tech industry’s race to match ChatGPT, and how we’re all just learning the massive change we’re truly in for.

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How Long Can Putin Last? Feb 28, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss how Putin's war is playing out in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Meanwhile, Ben Landy and Bill Cohan discuss an investment banking tragedy 150 years in the making.

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Media Monday: Zazonomics 101 & Journo Games Feb 27, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter Hamby to discuss the surprises and delights of Warner Bros. Discovery's latest earnings report: Zaz's debt journey, revised guidance, and the other bright spots. And then they dig into some of the fictions and gripes of modern journalism.

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Inside the Don Lemon Mess Feb 24, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss all the angles of the Don Lemon controversy, and how it has become a microcosm of the storm at CNN—low morale, bad chemistry, the challenge of simultaneously managing up and down, all while viewers increasingly tune out.

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DeSantis’s Obama Moment Feb 23, 2023

Tara Palmeri and Peter work their way through the G.O.P.’s 2024 contender list, assessing the candidates talents and momentum—and whether they can neuter Trump. Then Ben Landy and Teddy Schleifer discuss S.B.F.’s latest agony.

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Streaming M&A and Murdoch’s Maneuver Feb 22, 2023

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to discuss Rupert Murdoch’s possible escape from Dominion’s $1.6 billion lawsuit. And then Julia Alexander and Ben Landy hypothesize about some possible streamer M&A action.

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An S.B.F. Plot Twist Feb 21, 2023

Bill Cohan joins Peter to offer the readout on the frustrations percolating inside Goldman Sachs. Is David Solomon actually in hot water or is Goldman just enduring another splash of haterade? And then they breakdown a surprise in the FTX bankruptcy.

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Media Monday: The Podcast Bubble & Chris Christie’s Media Prayer Feb 20, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the topics roiling the media industry this week: Don Lemon’s boneheaded comments, the Spotify correction, and Chris Christie’s 2024 multi-level political-media fantasy.

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Biden's Balloon Red Pill Feb 17, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss Washington's balloon obsession, whether Biden overreacted, whether the entire town overreacted, and what this panic demonstrates about this town. Then Ben Landy and Tina Nguyen discuss DeSantis's new variety of MAGA dog-whistling.

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2024 Foreplay Feb 16, 2023

In a special election-season-beckoning episode, Tara Palmeri joins Peter to delve into the Sinema wars, some Trump philosophizing, and a discussion about whether this is the cycle for a third party candidate.

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DeSantis's Money Train Feb 15, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to discuss Ron DeSantis's ascent on the G.O.P. mega-donor money train. Will it offer him a '24 moat, or is this the second coming of Jeb(!)? Then Eriq Gardner and Ben Landy get into the lawsuits threatening the future of college sports.

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Moonves Creepy Memories & The NFL’s Pivot to Streaming Feb 14, 2023

Dylan Byers sits down with Peter Hamby to discuss the real winner of Sunday’s game—the ad market—and presage when the Super Bowl will be aired on Amazon Prime. Then Bill Cohan digs into the Shari oppo files with Ben Landy.

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Media Monday: Iger’s Revenge, NYT’s Flex, Vox’s Surprise Feb 13, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to chew over a packed week in the industry: Iger’s Peltz deterrent, Meredith Kopit-Levien’s baller moves, and Penske’s surprise descent into Vox.

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"Groomer"-gate & D.C.'s Balloon Mind State Feb 10, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to discuss the international fallout from last weekend's cross-continental balloon drama. Then Ben Landy and Tina Nguyen dig into the latest battle of the Trump-DeSantis saga: Groomer-gate.

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Licht’s Nicks Feb 09, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss CNN C.E.O Chris Licht’s latest plans to produce his way through the business’s’ challenges. Then Ben Landy and Teddy Schleifer discuss the latest game of G.O.P. donor spin the bottle as 2024 sets in.

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Baratunde on Tyre Feb 08, 2023

Baratunde Thurston and Peter Hamby talk about the Tyre Nichols horror, and what it really says about modern policing and race. Then Ben Landy and Eriq Gardner dig into the phenomenon that has entertainment lawyers shaking in their boots.

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Can Biden Beat Biden? Feb 07, 2023

As the State of the Union beckons, Tara Palmeri and Peter Hamby discuss whether Biden can articulate his case for reelection while the Republican field mounts. Then Ben Landy and Bill Cohan discuss the short sale of the decade.

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Media Monday: Showtime’s Demise & 2024 Tricks Feb 06, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to sort through Showtime’s metamorphosis from HBO clone to Paramount+ shingle. Then the two dive into the latest 2024 media games, starting with Nikki Haley’s announcement of her announcement.

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A Right Wing Media Drama Feb 03, 2023

Tina Nguyen and Peter Hamby dig into an eight figure media talent war that's redefining the space. And then Dylan Byers and Ben Landy discuss whether Gayle King might consider taking her talents to CNN (at least for 9 p.m.).

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Did Trump Already Lose ‘24? Feb 02, 2023

Tara Palmeri and Peter Hamby chew over Trump’s milquetoast campaign debut and run all the DeSantis numbers. Then Ben Landy and Teddy Schleifer discuss the political demise of S.B.F.’s brother, Gabe.

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Peacock’s Agony and Ecstasy Feb 01, 2023

Julia Alexander and Peter Hamby discuss the complicated business strategy for Peacock, the formerly unloved and discarded streaming service. Then Ben Landy and Julia Ioffe discuss Putin’s third-rail fantasy.

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The S.B.F. Suit No One Saw Coming Jan 31, 2023

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to discuss super lawyer David Boies’ attempt to ring Tom Brady, Larry David, Gisele and others into S.B.F.’s nonsense. Then Bill Cohan tells Ben Landy about the most ruthless activist hedge fund in all the land.

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The Trump Media Gauntlet Jan 30, 2023

The media is boarding Trump’s plane again, but is that a good thing—for the media, for Trump, for the country? After all, increased mainstream scrutiny on the former president will tell us if he’s still got his fastball or if, as it seems, his political career is over.

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Biden's New West Wing Sheriff Jan 27, 2023

Tara Palmeri joins Peter Hamby to discuss the ascension of Jeff Zients as Biden's new chief of staff. Why does a centimillionaire want one of the most difficult jobs on Earth? She'll explain. Also, marketing legend Alex Bigler and Jon Kelly chew over listener feedback.

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And the Oscar Goes to… Jan 26, 2023

Matt Belloni joins Peter to discuss the revival of Sundance, the Oscars odds, and the newfangled method of getting nominated. Then Ben Landy and Teddy Schleifer discuss the tragic ramifications of S.B.F.’s alleged fraud on his mom.

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WWE's Marvel Case & FTX's Resurrection Jan 25, 2023

Dylan Byers and Peter Hamby dig into the forthcoming sale of WWE, which some bulls suggest has the same I.P. upside as the cinematic universes of Marvel or DC. The two also chew on some Jeff Bezos WaPo fever dreams. Then Ben Landy and Bill Cohan discuss FTX's resurrection.

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Alec Baldwin’s Courtroom Odds Jan 24, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to discuss Russia’s massive geopolitical misfire. Then Ben Landy and Eriq Gardner dig into the Alec Baldwin suit.

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Media Monday: The Bezos WaPo Fears Jan 23, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter to chat about Jeff Bezos’s loaded visit to The Washington Post—and the Post’s newfound (and economically accurate) view of itself. Then they dig into Elon Musk’s Twitter challenges.

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CNN After Dark Jan 20, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss CNN’s fascinating new plan to lean into late night. Then Ben Landy and Tina Nguyen discuss Ron DeSantis’s retail Achilles heel.

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The Next Political Earthquake Jan 19, 2023

Tara Palmeri joins Peter Hamby to discuss the nasty fight coming to replace Dianne Feinstein. Then Ben Landy and Julia Alexander get into Bon Iger’s $28 billion Hulu question.

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Inside the S.B.F. P.R. Machine Jan 18, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter Hamby to discuss Sam Bankman-Fried’s unconventional P.R. moves, why he is playing for some sort of history, and more. Then Ben Landy and Bill Cohan get into Nelson Peltz’s attack on Bob Iger and Disney.

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The Media Succession Scandal of ‘23 Jan 17, 2023

Eriq Gardner stops by to discuss the frenzied civil and familial war inside the WWE, where Vince McMahon has body-slammed his own board and daughter to resurface before a sale. Julia Ioffe discusses the latest dark and deadly chapter in Ukraine.

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Media Monday: Barbarian at the Disney Gates Jan 16, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter Hamby to discuss Nelson Peltz’s activist campaign against Bob Iger. Will Peltz’s Trian win the proxy vote? Will he get his desired board seat? Can Iger keep the fox out of the hen house? And Jon and Peter discuss a recent CNN revelation, too.

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An NBC New Era Jan 13, 2023

Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to chat about Noah Oppenheim’s departure from NBC News, and what Cesar Conde’s re-org says about business’ future and his own ambitions. Then Ben Landy and Tina Nguyen get into Kevin McCarthy’s backdoor dealmaking.

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Inside the S.B.F. Bunker Jan 12, 2023

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to discuss his exclusive visit with Sam Bankman-Fried during his house arrest in Palo Alto. Then Tara Palmeri and Ben Landy chat about Hakeem Jeffries’ ability to shake the money tree.

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McCarthy’s Devil’s Bargain & Wall Street Bonus Envy Jan 11, 2023

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to explain how Kevin McCarthy’s nihilistic pursuit of power could ricochet through the Pentagon and into Ukraine. Then Bill Cohan drops by to share an insider’s view into how the M&A slowdown and Elon’s Twitter debacle are weighing on Wall Street’s favorite pastime: bonus season.

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Disney’s Afterlife Test Jan 10, 2023

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to explain how ABC’s Covid legal battle could put religion itself on trial. Then Julia Alexander stops by to discuss the latest reversal in Hollywood’s streaming arms race.

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Media Monday: McCarthy’s Made-for-TV Meltdown Jan 09, 2023

Jon Kelly joins Peter for a fascinating conversation about how Kevin McCarthy’s election saga consumed the culture, what it revealed about CNN and Twitter, and why it caught Washington’s biggest players largely by surprise.

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The Media Carousel & Saboteur’s Day Jan 06, 2023

Peter Hamby and Dylan Byers discuss a chin-scratching new move from a CNN vet. And then Tina Nguyen and Ben Landy chronicle Kevin McCarthy’s latest agonies and indignities.

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Scalise Fever & S.B.F. Anxieties Jan 05, 2023

Tara Palmeri joins Peter Hamby to size up the latest McCarthy horror show. Then Ben Landy and Teddy Schleifer get into what to expect in the S.B.F. trial.

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Zelensky’s Long Year & Disney’s Legal Pickle Jan 04, 2023

Peter Hamby and Julia Ioffe discuss Zelensky’s extraordinary transformation while Ben Landy and Eriq Gardner dig into Disney’s I.P. legal battle.

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Elon’s Tesla Collateral Damage & HBO’s Future Jan 03, 2023

Peter Hamby chats with Julia Alexander about the disparate fates of the various streamers in ‘23. Then Bill Cohan explains the Tesla meme stock carnage in conversation with Ben Landy.

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Media Monday: The ‘23 Brand Conundrum with Adam Davidson Jan 02, 2023

Special guest Adam Davidson, the podcasting legend and renowned author, joins Jon Kelly for a chat about the creator economy and the future of the audio trade.

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Gaming the SBF Plea Dec 30, 2022

Teddy Schleifer joins Ben Landy to hypothesize about what to expect during SBF's big day in court next week, especially after his closest associates have turned on him. Then they chat about Jeff Bezos's pursuit of the Washington Commanders.

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SBF's Schmuck Insurance Dec 29, 2022

During a sideline conversation at a fintech conference, some 15 months ago, S.B.F. offered some stunning revelations about how the sausage was made at FTX. Bill Cohan and Ben Landy discuss.

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Will Tom Cruise Win an Oscar? Dec 28, 2022

Ben Landy and Matt Belloni chat about what’s really on Hollywood’s mind this holiday season: Will ‘Avatar’ hit its $2 billion magic number? Will Tom Cruise win an Oscar? Will the Disney board get a shakeup? And will there be any real repercussions to David Zaslav’s cost-cutting?

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The Biden Dam & McCarthy’s Numbers Dec 27, 2022

Jon Kelly and Tara Palmeri discuss the scintillating double-barreled inside story in Washington: the Scalise alternative and the cracks in the Biden dam.

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Media Monday: Bloomberg’s Buying Spree? Dec 26, 2022

Jon Kelly and Dylan Byers discuss the scintillating report that Mike Bloomberg is contemplating attempts to acquire The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. True? Wishful thinking? A shot across the bow? Or the fantasies of wishful adviser minions?

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Musk’s Lawsuit City Dec 23, 2022

Tina Nguyen and Peter Hamby discuss Kevin McCarthy’s increasingly insane MAGA hostage negotiation to become Speaker of the House. Then Ben Landy and Eriq Gardner review Elon Musk’s litany of legal headaches.

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Ready for Web4? Dec 22, 2022

Baratunde Thurston joins Peter Hamby for a spirited set of predictions about the metaverse, bipartisan distaste for Silicon Valley, ChatGPT, and more. Fear not: this is an Elon-free zone…

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TikTokalypse Now Dec 21, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Ben Landy to discuss the U.S.’s Tik Tok challenge, China’s carrot-and-stick financing, and what to expect in the new phase of the war in Ukraine.

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A C.E.O. After Elon Dec 20, 2022

Ben Landy and Bill Cohan engage in a far-reaching conversation about the future of Twitter.

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Media Monday: The Cable Fable Dec 19, 2022

Dylan Byers and Jon Kelly gab about the diminishing leadership in cable news, the agony in the industry as streamers size up live sports, and the latest pockmarks from the linear Big Bang.

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Puck in the Metaverse Dec 16, 2022

Baratunde Thurston joins Peter to discuss ChatGPT and its impact on the cultural sphere. Then marketing superhero Alex Bigler walks listeners through Puck’s 2nd Annual Mirth & Merriment Guide!

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D.C. Media War & S.B.F.’s Legal Future Dec 15, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the civil war inside The Washington Post, where the pile on has begun on the C.E.O. Then Eriq Gardner and Ben Landy ponder S.B.F.’s legal woes, among other things

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“Putin’s Chef” Dec 14, 2022

Julia Ioffe talks to Peter about the former restaurateur-turned-paramilitary honcho who mystifyingly poses the greatest internal threat to Vladimir Putin. Then Ben Landy and Tina Nguyen discuss the shapeshifting of Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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McCarthy’s Gamble & Elon’s Collateral Dec 13, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to discuss the insanity of the “Unity Caucus” while Bill Cohan and Ben discuss Elon’s cray endgame.

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Media Monday: The Best of Times, the Worst of Times Dec 12, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the latest internal angst gripping The New York Times. Did a one-day walkout rattle management or merely underscore their total leverage?

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The Trump Greased Pig Dec 09, 2022

Bill Cohan joins Peter to chat about The Trump Organization’s latest legal headaches and what it means for the former president. Then marketing deity Alex Bigler offers a clarification to Puck’s New Yorker treatment.

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A Heart to Heart with S.B.F. Dec 08, 2022

Tara joins Peter to do some serious delegate math on Kevin McCarthy’s predicament. And then Teddy Schleifer plays the greatest hits of his S.B.F. interview with Ben Landy.

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Semafor in the News Dec 07, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss a couple of micro-controversies emanating from Semafor, the early-stage D.C. media startup. Then Julia Ioffe and Ben Landy discuss the conflicting views inside the U.S. government about how the war in Ukraine will end.

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There’s Life After Twitter Dec 06, 2022

Baratunde Thurston joins Peter to imagine the digital town square after Twitter, and assess the companies trying to create it. Then Ben Landy and Julia Alexander discuss the intricacy of Netflix’s latest programming challenge.

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Media Monday: A D.C. Media Meltdown Dec 05, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the wind-down of The Recount, John Heilemann’s political digital media startup that missed the moment. Then they break the fourth wall to discuss The New Yorker’s profile of Puck.

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CNN’s Haircut Dec 02, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss CNN’s green room massacre—whether it's overblown, overdue, or just the natural order of things. Then marketing ace Alex Bigler swings by to get the inside story on how Puck’s reporters are countenancing the biggest story of our times.

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Is Trump ‘24 Over? Dec 01, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to discuss Kevin McCarthy’s tenuous position as he attempts to persuade the fringiest members of his caucus that he’s just likable enough to be Speaker. Then Ben Landy and Tina Nguyen get into whether Trump’s campaign is already toast.

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Bob vs Bob Crimes Nov 30, 2022

Matt Belloni joins Peter to discuss the latest casualties and innuendo regarding the Iger succession plan. Then Eriq Gardner and Ben Landy chew over a few surprising wrinkles of the FTX legal fallout.

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The S.B.F. Fallacies Nov 29, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss the critical global weapons shortage that no one wants to talk about. Then Ben Landy and Teddy Schleifer get into the next round of S.B.F. intrigue.

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Media Monday: Igermania & a D.C. Media Collapse Nov 28, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the next steps in Iger’s return, and where the calculus sits a week after the stunning announcement. They also chew over Elon the C.E.O. vs Elon the Narcissist and the collapse of Protocol, D.C.’s attempt at The Information.

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Trump's Gas Problem Nov 25, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Peter Hamby to discuss the G.O.P.'s Kevin McCarthy compromise: the party's inside conversation about the reality behind the policy-light, ideology-free, newscycle-obsessed career pol who just wants the gavel. Then they get into the Trump of it all. Is he running to win in 2024, or just to outpace DeSantis and his lawyers? And is he already out of gas?

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More Iger Tea Leaves Nov 24, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the latest Iger intrigue and talk around town regarding the only thing people care about: what’s next at Disney.

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Igernomics & SBF’s Bunker Nov 23, 2022

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to discuss S.B.F. post-FTX’s collapse—what lessons has he learned, how is he responding, what are his parents doing? Then Ben Landy and Julia Alexander get into Bob Iger’s new mandate at Disney.

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Iger Expectations Nov 22, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss Putin’s latest machinations, and then Bill Cohan and Ben Landy game out Bob Iger’s next moves.

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Media Monday: Elon Panic & CNN Overreactions Nov 21, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss Elon Musk’s financial incentives to recalibrate Twitter’s valuation. Then the duo trade insider notes on the latest phase of the CNN drama.

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Biden’s Russian Missile Crisis Nov 18, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss Putin’s retreat from Kherson and how an errant missile nearly sparked WWIII. Then marketing genius Alex Bigler talks with author William D. Cohan about his newest bestselling tome, “Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon.”

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Trump’s Cardboard Box Nov 17, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to discuss Trump’s milquetoast announcement, poor early showing, and various legal headaches. Will he regain the party or go fully carny? And then Ben Landy and Dylan Byers explain how the media is treating its third go-around.

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SBF Futures Nov 16, 2022

Bill Cohan and Teddy Schleifer join Peter to discuss the latest revelations in the FTX nightmare: the possibility of the slammer, the investigations, the pissed investors, and the future of Sand Hill Road’s relationship with crypto princes.

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Zaz’s Harry Potter Fantasy Nov 15, 2022

Matt Belloni joins Peter to discuss David Zaslav’s stated interest in reviving Warner Bros. Discovery’s biggest under-monetized franchise asset—Harry Potter. Then Ben Landy and Tina Nguyen discuss the game theory in the latest Trump-DeSantis battle.

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Media Monday: S.B.F. or F-ing B.S.? Nov 14, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss S.B.F.’s fall from grace, and assess the media’s various historical metaphors for the FTX demise. Theranos? Lehman? Enron? Or is this a corporate extinction event of a wholly new historical complexity?

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CNN+ or CNN-? Nov 11, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to discuss the latest secular chaos on CNN, and what a lousy election night portends about the future of the network.

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The Trump Tsunami Nov 10, 2022

Tara Palmeri, Teddy Schleifer, and Tina Nguyen join Peter to discuss the real story behind the midterms: the Trump buzzkill, the Biden messaging twists, and how how the left expects the McCarthy-led House to step on the rake.

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The Elon MBA Test Nov 09, 2022

Bill Cohan joins Teddy Schleifer for a midterm-free conversation about the real story at Twitter—whether Elon Musk can change the company’s business model mid-flight. Then Ben Landy and Julia Alexander discuss Disney’s latest streaming war strategy.

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Will the G.O.P. Give Up on Ukraine? Nov 08, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Teddy Schleifer to discuss the appetite for supporting Ukraine in a future Republican-controlled House. Then Eriq Gardner and Ben Landy discuss Apple’s epic lawsuit.

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Media Monday: It's Hunting Season Nov 07, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss a plethora of dispiriting issues—Elon’s moves, Zaz’s earnings report, Paramount and Comcast woes—and what they mean for the industry.

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CNN’s Red Line Nov 04, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss Chris Licht’s mounting crisis at CNN—declining revenue, sagging ratings, and dwindling loyalty. Is a recovery possible? Then marketing living legend Alex Bigler discusses Puck’s niche in D.C..

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The McCarthy Party Nov 03, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to discuss D.C.’s preemptive decision that the G.O.P. has won the House. Then Tina Nguyen and Ben Landy discuss the fresh hell that is in store for the new majority leader.

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The Ye Calamity Nov 02, 2022

Baratunde Thurston joins Peter to discuss the real inside story of the Kanye West crisis. Then Teddy Schleifer and Ben Landy discuss the most exclusive club on Earth.

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Peacock’s Existential Crisis Nov 01, 2022

Julia Alexander joins Peter to discuss Peacock’s necessary moves, and imminent agonies. Then Bill Cohan and Ben Landy discuss the ways Elon Musk could win, or lose, Twitter.

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Media Monday: Imagining the Elon Regime Oct 31, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss their expectations regarding the early days of the Elon Regime at Twitter. Then they discuss the latest oscillations in the creator economy, particularly what it means for the journalism business.

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Politico & Prose Oct 28, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to discuss the Axel Springer-and-KKR-fueled resurgence at Politico, the new University of Kentucky of journalism. Then marketing luminary Alex Bigler chats with Matt Belloni about the origin story of What I’m Hearing.

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Introducing Story of the Week with Joel Stein: Billionaires Prepping for the Apocalypse Oct 27, 2022

Here’s a preview of a new podcast, Story of the Week. Each week, journalist Joel Stein chooses an article that fascinates him, convinces the writer to tell him about it, and then interrupts a good conversation by talking about himself. Sometimes the story will be the one everyone is talking about, like the New Yorker article on smoking hallucinogenic toads. Other times we’ll find a story you might have missed, like the one in the Verge about the rock groupie turned hacker who had huge corporations at her mercy. Stories that stick with you long after you forget whatever headline you just doom-scrolled through. In this preview, Joel is joined by Douglas Rushkoff to talk about his experience speaking to a group of tech billionaires in the middle of the desert. He thought he’d be chatting about the latest in tech advancements, but all these guys wanted to talk about was building doomsday bunkers. Hear the full episode, and more from Story of the Week, at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/sotw?sid=powers.

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Hillary’s Vibe Shift Oct 27, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to discuss Dr. Oz’s ascendance in the Pennsylvania Senate race after John Fetterman’s disastrous debate. Then Ben Landy and Teddy Schleifer discuss Hillary Clinton’s legacy-making moves.

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Elon’s Twitter Bloodlust Oct 26, 2022

Bill Cohan joins Peter to discuss Elon Musk’s Twitter cost-cutting bloodlust. Then Ben Landy and Eriq Gardner get into the Ye insanity.

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The Putin Nuke Calculus Oct 25, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to dive into the Ukraine escalation question. Then Julia Alexander and Ben Landy chat about Disney’s Star War IP wars.

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Media Monday: The Smiths & The Cuomos Oct 24, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss Semafor’s launch, and what the industry is extrapolating. Then they chat about The Brothers Cuomo, and their various media ambitions.

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Licht’s Leash Oct 21, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss Chris Licht’s latest programming choices and non-choices. Then Peter and marketing heroine Alex Bigler dig into the latest Feedback Friday.

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The Silicon Valley Swamp Oct 20, 2022

In a very very special episode, Tara Palmeri and Teddy Schleifer join Peter to discuss Biden’s massive donor pivot and what it means for the donor industrial complex in both Washington and San Francisco.

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Nikki Finke’s Legacy & The Corporate Woke Wars Oct 19, 2022

Matt Belloni joins Peter to discuss Nikki Finke’s complex legacy as a bile-spilling, news-breaking Hollywood mouthpiece and vixen. Then Ben Landy and Eriq Gardner discuss the Fortune 500 woke wars.

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Putin’s Boy From the Valley Oct 18, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss why Elon Musk might want to carry Putin’s water—and on Twitter of all places. Then Bill Cohan and Teddy Schleifer discuss the other M&A deal of the season.

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Media Monday: Peacock’s Identity Crisis & NYT Dish Oct 17, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss NBCU’s streaming woes and then the latest inside conversation within The New York Times.

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https://puck.news/peacock-curiosity-paramounts-future-the-great-streaming-rebundling/

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https://puck.news/timesism-its-discontents/

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The Gavin Emasculation Oct 14, 2022

Tara Palmeri and Peter Hamby discuss whether Gavin Newsom poses a material threat to Joe Biden. Then marketing legend Alex Bigler chats with Tina Nguyen about her early years in the conservative movement.

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The NYT’s Star System Oct 13, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss The New York Times’s new paradox—its never been stronger and yet its top talent is simultaneously searching for better financial and creative opportunities. And then Ben Landy and Eriq Gardner discuss Bill Murray’s movie-wrecking behavior.

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https://puck.news/timesism-its-discontents/

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https://puck.news/the-secret-bill-murray-settlement-revealed/

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Elon’s $13B Nightmare Oct 12, 2022

Bill Cohan joins Peter to discuss the dynamite stick in Elon Musk’s Twitter deal, and how much it might cost him. Then Ben Landy and Teddy Schleifer weigh in on his geopolitics.

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Putin’s Bridge to Nowhere Oct 11, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss the re-escalation in Russia’s war on Ukraine, including Putin’s sinister revenge for the bridge bombing seen around the world. And then Ben Landy and Tina Nguyen discuss Elon Musk’s political id.

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Media Monday: Elon Media Hatred & NBC Blues Oct 10, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the extraordinary contempt for Elon Musk in the media, part of which is deserved and yet some of which is misguided. Then they chat about the many agonizing decisions facing NBC News.

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Hollywood’s Rom-Com Crisis Oct 07, 2022

Matt Belloni joins Peter to unfurl the crisis stemming from Billy Eichner’s new film, which tanked at the box office last weekend. Is 2022 America really not ready for a gay romantic comedy, or is the broader rom-com genre just truly embattled? Then Ben Landy and marketing legend Alex Bigler discuss Puck’s apolitical bent.

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Herschel Shrugged Oct 06, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to discuss the unfolding Herschel Walker imbroglio and what it means for Mitch McConnell. And then, sticking with the political theme, Ben Landy and Tina Nguyen discuss the G.O.P.’s plan for Trumpism after Trump.

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Elon’s Bended Knee Oct 05, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss Donald Trump’s bizarre new litigation against CNN. Then Ben Landy and Eriq Gardner get into the Elon of it all.

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Elon’s Insecurities Oct 04, 2022

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to explain the rash thoughtlessness that apparently fueled Elon Musk’s Twitter bid. Then Ben Landy and Bill Cohan discuss the long tail of Kim Kardashian’s crypto misdeeds.

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Media Monday: Late Night’s Big Bang Oct 03, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the latest manifestation of the linear big bang theory—Trevor Noah’s departure and the looming end of late night. The duo also turn their attention to the NFL’s media accountability challenge.

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A Billionaire Bakeoff Sep 30, 2022

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to discuss the new primo silent auction prize for the three comma club: the Phoenix Suns. Then Tara Palmeri and Alex Bigler settle a massive Puck mystery.

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A New Democratic Controversy Sep 29, 2022

Tara Palmeri swings by to chat with Peter about the behind-the-scenes politics about where to hold the ‘24 DNC convention—a seemingly innocuous decision that requires feverish favor-trading and political calculation. Then Tina Nguyen talks with Ben Landy about the genesis of Tucker Carlson.

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The Zaz Monologues Sep 28, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter to offer the inside story on Wall Street’s growing impatience with David Zaslav’s transformation efforts at Warner Bros. Discovery, the frankenmedia conglomerate of our time. Then Ben Landy and Julia Alexander discuss Hollywood’s latest horror feel good strategy.

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Putin’s Masculinity Problem Sep 27, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss the massive game change in Moscow—the male migration to Georgia, the flagging enthusiasm, and the nuclear question. Then Bill Cohan and Ben Landy discuss the Chamath-inflected bottom of the SPAC market.

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Media Monday: Jake Tapper in His Progress Sep 26, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the ascent of Jake Tapper in the Licht era at CNN, where he is now undoubtedly the face of the network. And then they check in on the latest inside chatter about the Biden media narrative

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Post-Pelosi Drama Sep 23, 2022

Tara Palmeri chats with Peter about all the insidious politicking in Congress regarding who will replace Nancy Pelosi as leader. And then brand marketing legend Alex Bigler talks to Peter about CNN, Twitter, and Puck inside baseball.

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Trump’s Legal Executioner Sep 22, 2022

Bill Cohan joins Peter to discuss the severity of NY AG Tish James’s three-years-in-the-making lawsuit against Donald Trump. Then Teddy Schleifer and Ben Landy assess the challenges of Gavin ‘24.

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Is Putin Cooked? Sep 21, 2022

Julia Ioffe drops by to discuss Putin’s increasingly precarious position—both abroad and at home. And ace media savant Dylan Byers reveals what’s going down at The Washington Post.

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The Recession Bull Market Sep 20, 2022

Bill Cohan joins Peter to discuss inflation, deflation, headwinds, deep fears, and Wall Street’s internal monologue about the macroeconomic climate. Then Eriq Gardner swings by to discuss the journalism lawsuit of the year.

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Media Monday: CNN’s New Day & Amazon After Dark Sep 19, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss CNN’s latest programming shuffle and how the streamers will reshape the NFL and college landscape.

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McConnell’s Thiel Wars Sep 16, 2022

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to discuss the financial game of chicken ensuing between Mitch McConnell and mega-donor Peter Thiel. Then Jon Kelly and Alex Bigler break the fourth wall and assess Puck at 1.

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The G.O.P. Blame Game Sep 15, 2022

Tara Palmeri checks in with Peter about the school yard G.O.P. blame game—does Rick Scott deserve punishment if the G.O.P. loses the Senate? Or does McConnell? And then Ben Landy talks with Tina about the spooky race everyone in the Republican party is following.

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Washington Media Moves & an Emmys Postmortem Sep 14, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter to articulate the various views on the soon-to-be-launched Semafor, The Smiths' new mediaco. And then Matt Belloni and marketing heiress Alex Bigler chat about what went right (and very wrong) at the Emmys.

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Trump & Goldman Sachsistan Sep 13, 2022

Bill Cohan joins Peter to discuss whether Trump might go back to the well and retrieve his old Goldman pals—Gary Cohn, Dina Powell, Steve Mnuchin, etc—for a ‘24 run. Then Julia Ioffe and Ben Landy discuss the recent developments in Ukraine and the various consequences coursing through Europe.

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Media Monday: TikTok-alypse Now Sep 12, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss Kara Swisher’s final Code, what Queen Elizabeth’s death teaches us about cable news, and the future of the most obviously insidious social platform laying in plain sight.

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Whispers Inside CNN Sep 09, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to discuss the latest anxieties, and second-guessing, taking place inside Hudson Yards. And then Julia Ioffe has a personal chat with Puck’s renowned marketing genius, Alex Bigler.

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Trump’s Media Bomb Sep 08, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss the diplomatic crisis that Washington never saw coming. Then Tina Nguyen and Ben Landy discuss the harebrained implosion of Trump’s DWAC media play.

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Who Will Buy Peloton? Sep 07, 2022

Bill Cohan joins Peter to answer a lingering question hanging over Wall Street—who will buy Peloton, the pandemic darling, and at what price? And then Julia Alexander and Ben Landy sort out the streaming battle between Amazon and HBO Max.

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Biden’s Pollster Bares All Sep 06, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to discuss her interview with John Anzalone, Biden’s pollster and inner circle member, about the key 2022 races, Biden’s ‘24 prospects, and more.

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Media Monday: The Linear Big Bang Sep 05, 2022

Jon Kelly and Peter discuss the once ephemeral, now increasingly imminent cable supernova and what it means for CNN, NBCU, and the next wave of boob tube innovation.

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Stelter’s Silence of the Lambs Sep 02, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the anxiety inside CNN after Brian Stelter’s ouster and whether Don Lemon is safe from the feared John Malone shoulder tap. Then Eriq Gardner and Ben Landy consider the Justice Department’s potential case against Trump and whether Merrick Garland would truly send a former president to the clink.

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The G.O.P.’s High School Election Sep 01, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to discuss Kevin McCarthy’s complex attempt to unify the fractious Republican party in advance of the midterms. And then Ben Landy and Bill Cohan get into some serious Jay Powell-induced recession porn.

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

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.

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Putin’s Dugina Catch-22 Aug 30, 2022

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.

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

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.

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Zaz’s Game of Thrones Aug 26, 2022

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.

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Did McConnell Screw the Pooch? Aug 25, 2022

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.

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Julia on Putin’s Atrocious Anniversary Aug 24, 2022

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.

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Brangelina’s Last Stand Aug 23, 2022

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.

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

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?

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Should Disney Spin ESPN? Aug 19, 2022

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.

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The Liz Cheney MSNBC Fantasy Aug 18, 2022

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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Inside Elon’s Tesla Dump Aug 17, 2022

Bill Cohan joins Peter to discuss how Elon Musk is wargaming Tesla’s stock jump, his self-created Twitter litigation hell and competition in the EV market. Then Ben Landy and Tina Nguyen discuss Trump’s F.B.I. pickle.

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Trump’s Espionage Promiscuity Aug 16, 2022

Julia Ioffe talks to Peter about whether Trump violated the Espionage Act, and all that comes with it. Did the former president truly break the trip wire or is this just another unprecedented moment in an unprecedented world of an unprecedented post-presidency?

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Media Monday: Axios Gets the Bag Aug 15, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the dynamics behind Axios’s $525 million exit and what it means for Washington media. The duo also discuss the impact that an activist hedge fund will have on The New York Times.

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The NFL’s Secret Court Aug 12, 2022

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to discuss how Roger Goodell controls the league’s own Vatican-like legal system. Then Julia Alexander stops by to explain how she reconstructs Netflix’s hidden data.

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Trump’s Monster Shot & Liz Cheney’s Afterlife Aug 11, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to analyze Trump’s bizarre FBI raid bump, and how it will impact DeSantis and the ‘24 field. Then Tina Nguyen and Ben Landy discuss Liz Cheney’s martyr-adjacent next act.

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The Game of Thrones Sweepstakes Aug 10, 2022

Matt Belloni joins Peter Hamby to discuss the business impact of HBO’s Game of Thrones spinoff and how it might fare against Amazon’s Lord of the Rings. Meanwhile, Dylan Byers joins Ben Landy to discuss Axios’s $525 million exit and the latest Semafor updates.

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A Wall Street-DC Detente Aug 09, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to discuss an insidious international relations scandal. Then Bill Cohan drops by to explain how private equity fell for Krysten Sinema.

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Media Monday: Zaz’s $2 Billion Haircut Aug 08, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the latest rumblings at Warner Bros. Discovery, where Zaz is cleaning house and dealing with Wall Street’s titanic frustration. Can he cut his way to success, and is Comcast waiting in the wings? Then the duo chats about how Biden’s media narrative continues to lag his accomplishments. Is it Dem fatigue, or pure rejection?

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The Murdochs' Deal From Hell Aug 05, 2022

Eriq Gardner joins Teddy Schleifer to discuss the lawsuit that's keeping the Murdochs up at night. And then Julia Ioffe offers the latest insight on the terrible Brittney Griner sentencing.

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CNN’s Impossible Journey Aug 04, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Teddy Schleifer to discuss CNN C.E.O. Chris Licht’s attempt to make his network palatable to the right. Then Ben Landy and Tina Nguyen discuss the learnings from this week’s primaries.

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Did McConnell Blow It? Aug 03, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Teddy Schleifer to detail how the Republicans are nuking their 2022 Senate fantasies. Then Julia Alexander talks with Ben Landy about what Apple is really up to in the streaming wars.

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Pelosi’s Big Gamble Aug 02, 2022

Bill Cohan joins Teddy Schleifer to explain private equity’s battle with Chuck Schumer. And Julia Ioffe explains why Nancy Pelosi is kicking up the trip wires and heading to Taiwan.

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Media Monday: An Alleged Affair to Remember, Plus NFL+ Aug 01, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Teddy Schleifer to dig into the fig leaves and intrigue surrounding the Wall Street Journal’s report on the alleged Elon Musk-Sergey Brin-Nicole Shanahan imbroglio. Was there an affair? Who will sue? What are the ramifications for The Journal, itself? Then they discuss the NFL’s Trojan Horse to end broadcast TV.

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Curtains for Biden Jul 29, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Teddy Schleifer to discuss Biden’s challenges, 2024 subplots, and the Hunter indictment fears. Then Puck’s marketing hero Alex Bigler goes deep with Dylan Byers about how he handles the Zaz-Chapek-Zucker-Iger-Shari beat.

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Cuomo’s Revenge Jul 28, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Teddy Schleifer to discuss Chris Cuomo’s surprising new act—what it says about his options, about cable, and perhaps about his beef with his former employer.

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Putin’s Winter Is Coming Jul 27, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Teddy Schleifer to discuss the drama surrounding the maintenance of the Nord Stream pipeline, which has Europe in a tizzy over how Putin can exert continental leverage as the temperatures drop.

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The 401(K) Dumpster Fire Jul 26, 2022

Bill Cohan swings by to chat with Teddy Schleifer about recession odds, spending dynamics, and the faint trip wires of the current semi-pre-turndown U.S. economy.

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Media Monday: Elon’s Hosedown & Bezos’s Old Fixer Jul 25, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Teddy Schleifer for a spirited conversation about Ari Emanuel’s abs, Elon Musk’s endgame, and the surprising (or not) departure of “Jeff Bezos's Ray Donovan”

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Netflix’s Domestic Crisis Jul 22, 2022

Julia Alexander joins Teddy to dig into Netflix’s numbers and explain what they really foreshadow about its growth. And then ace marketing exec Alex Bigler gets the backstory from Teddy on the career he almost pursued over journalism.

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CNN’s New Consigliere Jul 21, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Teddy Schleifer to discuss Chris Licht’s new significant personnel announcement at CNN, what it means for the network, and what to expect next.

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Ginni & Clarence Thomas’ Political Marriage Jul 20, 2022

Tina Nguyen joins Peter to discuss the bizarre, lightning rod-esque, conspiracy theory-filled marriage of Ginni and Clarence Thomas and how each influences the other. Then Eriq Gardner swings by to detail the biggest suit in publishing history.

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Elon vs. Wall Street Jul 19, 2022

Bill Cohan joins Peter to unpack the Musk imbroglio—his suit, the settlement math, Twitter’s legal strategy, and how the world’s richest man can reasonably exit this storm.

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Media Monday: The Netflix-Microsoft Arranged Marriage Jul 18, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the intrigue over the Netflix-Microsoft deal, Apple and Amazon’s battle for the NFL, and the ways in which the League could screw everyone over.

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The HBO vs. Netflix Emmy Wars Jul 15, 2022

Matt Belloni joins Peter to discuss Emmy nominations season—the surprises, the shockers, Netflix’s disappointment, HBO’s mega-success, and more. And then Puck’s world-famousmarketing executive, Alex Bigler, swings by to discuss the latest behind-the-scenes details at the company.

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Julia on the Trials of Brittney Griner Jul 14, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss the vicissitudes of the Brittney Griner case: the legal hellscape of Russia’s judicial system, Biden’s behind-the-scenes diplomacy, and more.

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SBF and His Times Jul 13, 2022

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to discuss the bildungsroman of Sam Bankman-Fried—his upbringing, the zillions he’s made via FTX, his current investments, his quixotic investments on the future—plus a little futurecasting about his next endeavors.

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Here’s How Much Elon Pays Jul 12, 2022

Bill Cohan and Eriq Gardner join Peter to assess Elon Musk’s legal jihad and explain how much he’ll end up paying Twitter to make it go away.

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Media Monday: Is There a Play on Netflix? Jul 11, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Jon Kelly, filling in for Peter Hamby, to discuss the latest dish emanating from Sun Valley, which includes some hair-raising hypothetical question. And then they discuss a more minor drama roiling The Washington Post.

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Europe After Biden Jul 08, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Teddy Schleifer to discuss Europe’s scenario planning for 2024 and beyond. Then Puck’s beloved bean counter warrior Alex Bigler plays 20 questions with Peter Hamby.

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What the Sun Valley Moguls are Really Talking About… Jul 07, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Teddy Schleifer to discuss the inside conversation emanating from the Sun Valley conference. Meanwhile, Ben Landy and Eriq Gardner discuss Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s bombshell lawsuit.

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Ron Klain’s Successor… Jul 06, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Teddy Schleifer to discuss the Ron Klain succession politicking, and what a new generation of Democratic lawmakers want from their party.

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A Billion-Dollar Book Deal Jul 05, 2022

Bill Cohan joins Teddy Schleifer to talk about a mega-merger in the publishing world that the Justice Department is trying to nuke

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Media Monday: CNN’s Step Child Problem Jul 04, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter Hamby to discuss Zaz’s new target at CNN—its very profitable digital unit that more people read than the Times. So what went wrong?

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Europe’s Putin Rumors Jul 01, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss the inside conversation emanating from the G7 – Putin’s health, Trump fears, and more. Then Baratunde Thurston explains how an activist Supreme Court has waved the white flag on the climate.

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D.C. Insiders Discuss Roe’s Next Steps Jun 30, 2022

Tara Palmeri talks with Peter about the sotto voce conversations surrounding Roe inside D.C.—what lawmakers are saying, how it might (or might not) impact the midterms, and all the Dems' challenges.

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Maddowpocalypse & Trump’s Nightmare Jun 29, 2022

Dylan Byers visits Peter to discuss MSNBC’s surprising decision to give Rachel Maddow’s 9 p.m. hour to Alex Wagner, which seems like a white flag for the network’s ambitions. Then Tina Nguyen and Ben Landy discuss how Cassidy Hutchinson's shocking testimony will impact Trump’s 2024 plans.

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Where Have All the Deals Gone? Jun 28, 2022

Bill Cohan joins Peter to unveil Wall Street’s latest anxiety—reduced deal flow (at least compared to the high water mark of ‘21), which means reduced bonuses and even RIFs (banker jargon for layoffs). What does the future hold? And then Eriq Gardner drops by to explicate the nightmare that the Roe reversal has created for big business.

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Media Monday: The Roe Media Story & Semaforeplay Jun 27, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter Hamby to discuss how the Roe decision scrambled media, and the challenge it poses for a new era of centrism. Then they discuss the latest news emanating from Semafor.

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Emergency Pod: Samuel Alito’s Pandora’s Box Jun 24, 2022

With the Supreme Court striking down the right to abortion in America, Julia Ioffe, Eriq Gardner, and Tara Palmeri join Peter to discuss how we got here, what it means for women, for the midterms, and what comes next.

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Hollywood vs. SCOTUS Jun 24, 2022

Matt Belloni joins Peter to discuss how Hollywood’s biggest companies are reacting to the likelihood that the Supreme Court will overturn Roe. And then America’s favorite marketing executive, Alex Bigler, chats with Eriq Gardner about reader feedback and what’s new on his beat.

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Putin’s Boomerangs Jun 23, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss one of the most vexing elements of the war—all the dissident Russians who are returning home. And Ben Landy breaks down the most pressing news on Zaz and Chapek, among others.

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Larry Summers' Magic Recession 8 Ball Jun 22, 2022

Bill Cohan joins Peter to discuss Biden’s dance between allaying fears of a recession and not pissing off Wall Street. And Tina Nguyen breaks down the latest act in Ron DeSantis’ 2024 dress rehearsal.

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The Juice in Biden’s D.C. Jun 21, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Teddy Schleifer to discuss Biden’s plans, Kamala Harris’ challenges, and the people who have juice in Wilmington West.

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Media Monday: Licht’s Edict Jun 20, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Dylan Byers for a very special chat about what’s going on at CNN and other summer media leitmotifs.

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Zaz’s Next Moves Jun 17, 2022

Julia Alexander joins Peter to discuss the latest recalibrations in the content wars, including Disney’s big bet and where Zaz will likely next turn his attention. Then Puck’s master marketer Alex Bigler has a candid conversation with Bill Cohan about his journey from journalism to Wall Street and back again

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Liz Cheney’s Democratic Glow Up Jun 16, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to explain how Liz Cheney’s January 6th performance turned her into an unlikely quasi-liberal icon—well, at least the massively conservative, Big Sky, Cheney-spawn sort of liberal icon. But it’s shocking nonetheless, especially as a strange procedural rule in Wyoming gives her a slither of a chance at re-election. And then Tina Nguyen makes sense of the recent, head-spinning G.O.P. primary results.

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Can CNN Survive Twitter? Jun 15, 2022

Media reporter Dylan Byers joins Peter to unpack how social media is warping political journalism, destroying newsrooms, and melting our brains. Then Teddy Schleifer stops by with an update on Sam Bankman-Fried’s post-crypto media ambitions.

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Elizabeth Holmes’ Lawyer’s Hourly Rate… Jun 14, 2022

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to describe the latest legal mega-case involving David Boies. And then Bill Cohan swings by to assess the state of Wall Street’s bear market blues.

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Media Monday: WaPo Aftermath & Trump Blind Sources Jun 13, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter for a spirited discussion of the Washington Post contretemps and a Jan 6th committee postmortem.

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Jan 6th in Review & WaPo Insanity Jun 10, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter to explain the vexing scandal engulfing The Washington Post. And Tina Nguyen, who was at the Capitol on January 6th, reviews the media blockbuster event.

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Inside the Jan 6 Drama & LA Political Fever Jun 09, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to explain the dramas and horrors of the January 6th proceedings, which descend on Washington today. And then Ben Landy turns the table on Peter, discussing his latest piece on Rick Caruso’s Vulcan death grip on LA.

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Elonology & Sheryl’s Political Future Jun 08, 2022

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to explain what insiders are saying about Sheryl Sandberg’s future in politics and philanthropy. Then Bill Cohan gets into Elon Musk’s maneuvers to kill his own deal.

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Trump’s New Suitor Jun 07, 2022

Tina Nguyen joins Peter to discuss the blossoming public profile of political operative du jour, Jeff Roe, who is making the case to the King of Mar-a-Lago why he should run his campaign in ‘24. Then Baratunde Thurston offers a sobering meditation on our culture’s history of violence.

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Media Monday: The Biden Media Vibe Shift Jun 06, 2022

With his poll numbers in the gutter and longtime advisor Anita Dunn back in the White House, we’ve seen a different Joe Biden—writing op-eds, addressing the nation during prime time about gun control, even inviting BTS into the press room. Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss what the new media strategy forebodes and whether it's working.

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Mitch McConnell's Mega Mess Jun 03, 2022

The 80-year-old Senate minority leader has tamed his conference with an iron fist for decades. But now he's facing a half-dozen rebels in his party who are trying to unseat him. And then marketing executive extraordinaire Alex Bigler returns for another installment of Feedback Friday.

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Sheryl’s Exit + Johnny & Amber Jun 02, 2022

In a jam-packed, breaking news-focused special episode, Eriq Garder joins Peter to discuss the conclusion of the Depp-Heard trial and the anticipated post-verdict appeals. Then Dylan Byers discusses his interview with Sheryl Sandberg minutes after she announced she was stepping down from Facebook/Meta.

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Inside NBCU’s Deal Machine Jun 01, 2022

In a special episode, Dylan Byers and William D. Cohan inspect the values and virtues of the Comcast board room—why the company is so acquisitive, why NBCU wasn’t spun out with EA, and other potential combinations. Then Tina Nguyen swings by with a dispatch from Hope Hicks country.

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Putin’s No. 1 Defector May 31, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss the latest scandal rocking the Kremlin—a shocking defection that reveals Putin’s true weaknesses. Then Teddy Schleifer joins to discuss the inside story on a secret billionaire powwow.

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CNN’s Zuckeritis May 30, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter for a discussion about lingering anxieties inside the CNN newsroom, where many are still mourning the absence of Jeff Zucker and questioning, fairly or not, the judgment of new C.E.O. Chris Licht.

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The Tom Cruise Streaming Strategy May 27, 2022

Matt Belloni joins Peter to explain how Top Gun: Maverick wended its way through development to likely become Tom Cruise’s first—yes, first—$100 million opening weekend. Then Alex Bigler, Puck’s favorite marketing executive, offers some feedback from our community about Peter and unknown facts about Teddy.

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The Great NBC Deal That Wasn’t May 26, 2022

Veteran media reporter Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss how Comcast’s Brian Roberts very nearly spun off NBCU into a merger with Electronic Arts—and what the defunct deal nonetheless reveals about his next M&A targets. Then Teddy Schleifer stops by to handicap Round 2 of the Gavin Newsom vs David Sacks recallapalooza.

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Trump’s New Running Mate May 25, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to discuss the biggest political subplot of 2024–which presidential campaign will Jeff Roe run? And will the data quant, who led Cruz in 2016, ice the field by waiting for Trump’s business? Tina Nguyen also swings by to explain some hurdles Trump may have in store for himself.

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Elon’s Revised Conquest & Buffett’s Love Tap May 24, 2022

William D. Cohan joins Peter to explain Warren Buffett’s unprecedented $2.6 billion investment into Paramount Global, and game out Elon Musk’s next moves at Twitter. Then Eriq Gardner stops by to explain the unimaginable wrinkle in the Cosby trial.

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Media Monday: Elon’s Angle & a Multi-Billion Hollywood Rollup May 23, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter for their usual and insightful media banter on Hollywood’s most-gossiped-about roll-up play, future media consolidation, and Elon Musk’s recalibration

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Inside the NBC News Fief-ocracy May 20, 2022

Ace media reporter Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the latest machinations at NBC News, where Chuck Todd is trying, once again, to reboot a historic franchise. And Puck’s VP extraordinaire Alex Bigler shares the latest dish in a special installment of Feedback Friday.

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The Pelosi Succession Games May 19, 2022

Tina Nguyen joins Peter to break down Pennsylvania’s kookoo electoral results—“Dave” vs. Oz, Fetterman, and all the “election truther” nonsense. And Tara Palmeri breaks down this season’s succession games in D.C., including the biggest of them all: who will replace Pelosi?

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The G.O.P.’s Secret Kingmaker May 18, 2022

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to discuss Larry Ellison’s incredible journey from Clinton buddy to Trump booster and more. And Julia Ioffe explains the latest calculations about the war in Ukraine.

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The MAGA Farce in PA May 17, 2022

Baratunde Thurston joins Peter to discuss the tragedy in Buffalo and the intellectual fallacies of Samuel Alito’s leaked decision. Then Tina Nguyen previews the G.O.P.’s nightmare election—a hedge fund centamillionaire vs Dr. Oz vs a Jan 6th flag-waver, all fighting for the hearts and minds of the Keystone State.

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Media Monday: Elon’s Negotiating Trick May 16, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter for a spirited discussion of Elon Musk’s latest Twitter negotiating tactic—and the potential various outcomes for the company once Musk gets his hands on the wheel. They also discuss Tom Brady’s mega-deal, both what it means for the future of linear and Fox, itself.

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Netflix vs. Disney May 13, 2022

Matt Belloni joins Peter to make sense of the latest battles in the streaming wars, and project who might eventually come out on top. Then Puck’s favorite vice president, Alex Bigler, drops by to explain what the community is fired up about this week.

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Inside CNN's New Strategy May 12, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter to explain what's really going on inside CNN under new C.E.O. Chris Licht. Can the network become a centrist behemoth? Can Licht navigate a path forward by being an anti-Zucker? Licht's vision may have sounded good in the pitch room to Zaz, but can it actually work? And Tara Palmeri swings by to discuss the dysfunction inside Biden's West Wing.

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The SCOTUS Leaker Is… May 11, 2022

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to discuss Washington’s new favorite parlor game: Who leaked the Supreme Court’s draft ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, how did it end up in the hands of a national security reporter, and what were they really hoping to accomplish? Then Bill Cohan stops by to explain Elon’s latest brain-rattling back-up plan to find equity for Twitter.

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Putin’s Oedipal Complex May 10, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss the insidious biographical roots of Putin’s rage. And then Tina Nguyen joins to explain how MAGA fakers Dr. Oz and David “Dave” McCormick are eating each others’ eyeballs out to the point that they both might lose the Pennsylvania G.O.P. primary.

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Media Monday: Licht’s Anti-Zucker Strategy May 09, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter for a spirited Media Monday conversation about Chris Licht’s strategy at CNN—distancing himself from Zucker’s legacy, being involved while being above the fray, managing more than micro-producing. Will it work? And then they talk about Vice’s reported parts sale and next steps and what it says about Web 2.0.

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D.C.'s Tabloid Media Problem May 06, 2022

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to discuss D.C.'s lingering media challenge, which lies beneath its WASPy, white-teeth clenched smile culture. And ace marketing whiz Alex Bigler swings by to share some exclusive reader feedback.

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A Trump Media Circus May 05, 2022

Tina Nguyen joins Peter to discuss how enterprising hillbilly candidate J.D. Vance milked Peter Thiel and Donald Trump for more money and a life-changing endorsement, and what it means for the berserk race between Dr. Oz and David McCormick in Pennsylvania. Then Ben Landy brings us into the Puck newsroom with updates on Elon, Ackman, and Roe.

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Ben Smith Goes After Sorkin May 04, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to discuss the latest dish on Semafor, the Ben & Justin Smith new mediaco: who they've tried to recruit, the interesting model, and what the company is really trying to do—and be. Teddy Schleifer also joins to discuss Elon Musk's bizarre deal history. Turns out Twitter is really of a piece with his eccentric history of leveraging himself into oblivion.

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Emergency Pod: The G.O.P.’s Post-Roe Nuclear Fallout May 03, 2022

Puck’s senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri joins Peter to discuss the stunning revelation that the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, what it means for women, what it means for the midterms, and whether there’s anything that Democrats can do to stop it.

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Elon’s $1 Billion Plan B May 03, 2022

William D. Cohan joins Peter to discuss the bull and bear case for Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, the deal’s nine-figure escape clause, and how Wall Street’s biggest banks are betting on the outcome. Then Eriq Gardner swings by to explain how Netflix can recover from one of the most shocking downturns in Hollywood history.

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Media Monday: The Netflix Correction Correction May 02, 2022

Jon Kelly talks with Peter about the public markets media meltdown—all the Netflix player haters, the Spotify mini-correction, and how media narratives are killing the media business. They also discuss the latest Twitter dish before Dylan Byers offers his recap of the White House Correspondents Weekend.

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Elon’s Revisionist History Apr 29, 2022

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to discuss Elon Musk’s crazy past few years—how a guy running an underperforming public company (Tesla) became the world’s richest man, a political icon, and the putative owner of Twitter. It wasn’t always a straight line. And then Eriq Gardner explains HBO’s NBA headache and the NFL’s crafty workaround.

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Biden’s Ukraine Pivot Apr 28, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss the latest turns in Russia’s war with Ukraine, and how the White House has decidedly changed its stance. Also: what’s with all these rumors of Putin’s decline? And Tina Nguyen explains why Trump will scorn Elon Musk till the bitter end.

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After the CNN+ Ashes Apr 27, 2022

Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the backroom conversations taking place both at Warner Bros. Discovery and CNN. What happens to the star anchors? Did Jason Kilar wear metal ear plugs? Why do the old Time Warner assets keep getting divorced? And then Baratunde Thurston explains how Twitter became, well, Twitter.

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How Elon Ate Twitter Apr 26, 2022

William D. Cohan, who called the Musk takeover all along, talks to Peter about the next steps in the twitter takeover process. And Julia Ioffe swings by to discuss the latest in Russia’s war.

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Media Monday: Zaslav’s Choice Apr 25, 2022

Jon Kelly and Peter discuss the inside story behind David Zaslav’s decision to kill off CNN+: the personal beefs, the strategic blunders, the Kilar of it all, and the deeper and more sinister truth… Warner Bros. Discovery isn’t a media company so much as it’s a highly-levered and financially engineered corporate marriage of necessity. Zaz needs another Game of Thrones less than he needs $14 billion in EBITDA and $3 billion in synergies.

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CNN, Depp, NFLX, Fritz Apr 22, 2022

Matt Belloni talks to Peter about some of the more head-spinning details of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard libel case. Jon Kelly discusses the major news out of Netflix and CNN. And Alex Bigler explains the feedback that we're getting here at Puck.

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Disney’s Legal Headache Apr 21, 2022

Yes, everyone in Hollywood is going bananas over the awful Netflix numbers but Eriq Gardner talks to Peter about a far more sinister story in Hollywood: a coming copyright apocalypse that could jeopardize some of the biggest characters and franchises in history. And Ben Landy swings by to, yes, explain those awful Netflix numbers and discuss the CNN pivot, too.

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Elon Goes for the Jugular Apr 20, 2022

William D. Cohan talks with Peter about Elon Musk’s remaining obstacles to take over Twitter, why so much of the conventional wisdom is wrong and how he could finance the deal. Meanwhile, Teddy Schleifer explains Peter Thiel’s complex political ambitions.

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Is Putin Risking It All? Apr 19, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to discuss Putin’s military plans, his moves in the east of Ukraine, and Mariupol, and how the martial games will play out. Then Tina Nguyen swings by to discuss Trump’s endorsement algorithm and what it means for 2024.

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The Maddow Apocalypse Apr 18, 2022

It’s Media Monday! Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss MSNBC’s vexing inactivity to plug its Maddow-sized hole in prime time. Is Jeff Shell making a statement about linear? Or are executives out to lunch? And will Zaslav pivot CNN+ or, worse, essentially cut its cord?

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Mackenzie Scott’s Shadow & Elon’s Rampage Apr 15, 2022

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter to discuss why the emergence of a new class of ultra-ultra wealthy Democrats, such as MacKenzie Scott and Laurene Powell Jobs and the Zuckerberg-Chans, has the G.O.P. so fired up. And William D. Cohan swings by to discuss the panic in the Twitter board room as Elon Musk readies for the kill shot.

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Elon’s Devastating Next Moves Apr 14, 2022

What will Elon Musk do next in his gruesome hostage negotiation with the Twitter board? William D. Cohan tells Peter why Musk is so dangerous right now, and how he could eat Twitter alive. Also: Puck’s VP Alex Bigler swings by to share our community’s most intimate feedback.

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Trump’s Stunner & Maddow’s Shocker Apr 13, 2022

Tina Nguyen joins Peter to discuss the head-spinning Pennsylvania Senate primary, where Trump has endorsed Dr. Oz (Dr. Oz!!) over the former C.E.O. of Bridgewater, who happens to be married to former Trump cabinet member Dina Powell, and is employing Hope Hicks, Cliff Sims, and other Trump J.V. alums. Plus: Ben Landy documents CNN’s woes and Maddow’s surprise.

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HBO’s Dirty Little Streaming Secret Apr 12, 2022

Julia Alexander, the Parrot Analytics analyst and Puck contributor, joins Peter to explain HBO Max’s success and what to expect under Zaz Rule. Meanwhile, Teddy Schleifer gets into Mackenzie Scott’s business.

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Media Monday: D.C. Turmoil & Zazpocalypse Now Apr 11, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter for a discussion about the D.C. media fascination du jour--will the annual White House Correspondents Association dinner take place this year or get Covid-cancelled? The gala, a veritable celebrity event in the Obama years, essentially went on hiatus in the Trump era. Is it back? Are D.C. reporters going to reprise their star power or revert to C-SPAN cover stars? As usual, there is an ulterior motive to this anxiety. Also: the two kibbitz about David Zaslav's first day helming the newly combined Warner Bros. Discovery. After a year of foreplay, the market is still surprisingly cool on the deal. How can Zaz change that?

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Will Smith’s Next Move Apr 08, 2022

Matt Belloni talks with Peter about The Academy’s meeting today about Will Smith’s punishment. Will his Oscar be taken away? Meanwhile, Jon Kelly swings by to talk about The Times, Zazworld, and the G.O.P.s gross fetishes.

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Is Biden a One-Termer? Apr 07, 2022

Puck’s executive editor Ben Landy joins Peter for a conversation about Biden’s tenure thus far: his dismal approval ratings, his post-Afghanistan hurdles, and his best shot yet at recovering his message. And Baratunde Thurston explains the latest revelations on the Web3 phenomenon.

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Putin's War Crimes Apr 06, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins Peter to explain the Ukrainian president’s strategy, Putin’s Gordian knot, and whether the Russian president could actually face trial for war crimes. And Puck executive editor Ben Landy swings by to explain David Zaslav’s latest moves.

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Elon Musk's Twitter Motives Apr 05, 2022

William D. Cohan joins Peter to explain why Elon Musk spent 1% of his net worth, or nearly $3 billion, to become Twitter's largest individual shareholder. Is he out to gobble up the company? Does he want to let Trump back on the platform? Or is he just thrilled to make $800 million for passively owning the stock for a few days. Hint: all the above and more. Then, Tina Nguyen stops by to explain how Musk’s free speech takeover could drive Trump out of the social media business—and back onto Twitter, itself.

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Media Monday: Maddow Succession, Jen Psaki to MSNBC, and the Trump Content Machine Floweth Apr 04, 2022

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss Jen Psaki’s decision to pick MSNBC over CNN and whether she’ll be able to handle the green room heat. They also chew over whether Alex Wagner—or anyone, for that matter—can adequately fill Maddow’s shoes. Lastly, the duo discuss the latest batch of Trump books. Too late or is too much never enough?

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Disney War & Putin’s Bloody Endgame Apr 01, 2022

William D. Cohan joins Peter Hamby to examine the C-suite headache at Disney, where former C.E.O. Bob Iger appears to be trolling his successor, Bob Chapek. It’s reminiscent one of one of the most thorny successions in all of corporate America. Meanwhile, Julia Ioffe swings by to presage how, and when, Putin’s bloodthirsty and misguided invasion of Ukraine might end. It could shock you.

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Will Pence Knife Trump? Mar 31, 2022

Tina Nguyen joins Peter to explore Ron DeSantis’s 2024 calculus for staying quiet about Ukraine, his strategic non-aggression pact with Trump, and perhaps the biggest question hanging over the G.O.P. right now—will he still run for president if Trump does too? And will Mike Pence help him kill the king? Also: Teddy Schleifer swings by to unveil some unfolding billionaire drama.

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A Billionaire with Political Fantasies Mar 30, 2022

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter Hamby to discuss the emerging political ambitions of a previously anonymous billionaire with some big political aspirations. Jeff Lawson, the C.E.O. of Twilio, is positioning himself to become the biggest political donor on the left, an heir to Benioff, and the latest avatar of how Silicon Valley is reshaping Washington D.C.

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The Will Smith Scandal Enters Phase 2 Mar 29, 2022

Baratunde Thurston joins Peter Hamby to discuss the tragedy of Will Smith’s Oscar night, pinpointing the most critical mistakes that the actor made beyond the infamous clocking of Chris Rock. They also discuss what Smith should have said, and needs to reflect on, if he wants to regain his dignity (and career).

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Media Monday: Fox News Player Hating, CNN+'s Lillyhammer, and the Buzzfeed Secret Mar 28, 2022

Peter Hamby is back just in time for another Media Monday. Jon Kelly joins to discuss Chris Wallace's parting words to Fox News, the respected journalist's jump to CNN+ and his Norman Rockwellesque new tv show. Then they lament how BuzzFeed News became a listicle of itself.

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Back in Putin’s USSR Mar 25, 2022

In part two of their intimate conversation, Julia Ioffe explains to Teddy Schleifer the seismic generational undercurrents at play now in Russia: the battle between an aging generation that came of age during the USSR and the millennials who grew up accepting Ukraine’s sovereignty.

Julia channels her own childhood in the final years of the Soviet Union to paint the image of a divided country, uncertain of its future and divided on its past.

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Hacking Through Putin’s Media Cult Mar 24, 2022

Julia Ioffe joins the show to discuss Putin’s most unlikely nemesis—a Moscow model-turned-activist who has been using social media platforms (first Insta, now Telegram) to reveal Putin’s propaganda machine for the masses. Julia and Teddy Schleifer dig into his campaign, and the fascinating similarities between the generation divisions in Russia and our split screen reality in the U.S.

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Goldman Sachs Isn’t Starbucks, People Mar 23, 2022

Former M&A senior banker William D. Cohan joins Teddy Schleifer to discuss how Wall Street is navigating the crippling sanctions on Putin’s regime, why some banks are still operating in Russia, and how hedge funds are playing both sides of the sell-off. On Wall Street, after all, the horror of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has also become a uniquely dark investing opportunity.

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What is Ron DeSantis Thinking? Mar 22, 2022

Tina Nguyen joins Teddy Schleifer to explore what Ron DeSantis is doing to position himself as the front runner of a post-Trump MAGA world. They discuss DeSantis' attempts to placate his base, how Trump would handle "Don't Say Gay," and how the war in Ukraine has divided the G.O.P.

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Media Monday: Troy Aikman, Netflix Drama, The Smiths Mar 21, 2022

Puck co-founder Jon Kelly joins Teddy Schleifer for a far-reaching conversation on the NFL's bull market for former QB announcers, its inevitable plural broadcast strategy, and future on streaming. Plus, they weigh whether Netflix will one day embrace an AVOD tier, and catch up on the latest dish surrounding Ben & Justin Smith's new company.

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What Was Bob Chapek Thinking? Mar 21, 2022

Disney’s still-newish C.E.O. Bob Chapek has had a hell of a week—first coming out as neutral on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” legislation before issuing a too-late mea culpa condemning the bill. Chapek has had a difficult time filling the very large shoes of his predecessor, Bob Iger. But even if he wants to push Disney closer to the center, it seems like he may be more comfortable with the number-crunching part of the job than the public figure aspect. Can he hang on?

On Today's show, Peter sits down with Matt Belloni to dig into the mishandling happening at top of the Disney power structure and to also swap Polo Lounge Stories.

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The War Comes to Hollywood (and Wall Street) Mar 17, 2022

America's largest companies are pulling out of Russia, holding their heads high for their decision to penalize Putin's war in Ukraine. But, over time, many will look to recoup their losses by going after their insurance companies-- a potentially dizzying torrent of realpolitik litigation that reveals the gruesome underbelly of the global economy. Peter speaks with Eriq Gardner, Puck's legal expert, about the long-term consequences.

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The MSNBC Trainwreck Mar 16, 2022

Dylan Byers, Puck's founding partner, and media expert, swings by to discuss MSNBC's overwhelming problems: Maddow's oncoming departure, Ari Emanuel's vulcan grip on the network's leadership, and the widening chasm with CNN, just to name a few. MSNBC seems to be running the Trump-era playbook in an entirely new age. So what's next? And does anyone at NBCU even care?

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The Mystery of Yuri Milner Mar 15, 2022

Over the past decade-plus, Yuri Milner has achieved first-name status in Silicon Valley--like Mark, Sheryl, Jack, Reid, and Ev. But Milner's origin story as a mega-watt investor involves deep ties to the Kremlin, which is why Silicon Valley's elite are looking for him to take a stand against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. What is Milner saying? Well, it's complicated...

On Today's show, Peter sits down with Teddy Schleifer to dig into who Yuri Milner is and what he's saying

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Media Monday - Axios' Ambitions, The Decline of Cable News, and The New York Times "Lifestyle" Mar 14, 2022

Welcome to the first episode of The Powers That Be: Daily! To celebrate this momentous new endeavor, Peter sits down with Puck co-founder Jon Kelly, who will be joining us every Monday to talk about the media. The two dig into Axios' ambition to become a multi-headed media giant, how the decline of cable news is similar to the fall of the magazine industry, The New York Time's new executive editor, and why everyone wants to be a SaaS company (and what the hell that is).

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Welcome to The Powers That Be: Daily Mar 13, 2022

Welcome to "The Powers That Be: Daily" where Emmy Award-winning journalist Peter Hamby, along with the expert team of journalists at Puck, bring you for an inside look at the stories shaping the day. Go beyond the headlines for the details only the true insiders know.

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Putin's Long Game and Betting Against Russia's Economy Mar 11, 2022

On this week's episode, Peter sits down with writer Julie Ioffe to talk about Putin’s brutal long game in Ukraine – and whether the west will slowly stop paying attention. They discuss the tragic images of a maternity hospital in Ukraine getting hit by a Russian attack, Putin's possible war crimes, and they try to understand the mindset of The Russian President as he wages this war.

Peter also sits down with writer William Cohan to talk about his new Puck News piece about Wall Street investors trying to make money by betting against Russia's suffering economy. They ask if it's moral and what bets are being made right now.

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Putin's existential war & CNN's new boss Mar 04, 2022

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, Julia Ioffe, and Dylan Byers for an expert discussion about these topics and more:

Hollywood's response to Russia: Canceled productions, YouTube bans, and more
If you want to see The Batman this weekend, you'll have to pay more at AMC theaters
Larry David has abruptly shelved a documentary about himself ... and no, it's not a stunt for Curb Your Enthusiasm
Russia has taken the major Ukrainian city of Kherson, and early predictions of how the war might end have gone out the window
The Russian economy is being vaporized, but Putin is never going to take the L ... how far will he go?
Western allies of Ukraine, including the US, won't be able to hide from the consequences of this war
CNN has appointed a replacement for Jeff Zucker: "Wunderkind" executive producer Chris Licht
Does Licht's appointment mean CNN is pivoting back to hard news? Yes and no.
Whither the resistance-y "liberal edge" that CNN acquired during Zucker's term?

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The crisis in Ukraine & Jen Psaki's next move?  Feb 25, 2022

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, February 26, before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. For the latest, visit https://puck.news/ (puck.news) and follow https://twitter.com/juliaioffe (@juliaioffe) on Twitter Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Julia Ioffe, Matt Belloni, and Dylan Byers for an expert discussion about these topics and more: Putin knew he'd face sanctions if he invaded Ukraine — and he doesn't care Is this the same Putin who invaded Georgia and Crimea, or has he changed since then? What if NATO hadn't excluded Ukraine from joining its ranks for more than a decade? Quentin Tarantino sold one Pulp Fiction NFT and then abandoned the project — why? Eight Oscars categories are being cut from the live telecast, and Hollywood is pissed Why the Academy has to change the Oscars ceremony, and what the complainers get wrong White House press secretary Jen Psaki is being courted by CNN and MSNBC executives to be their next big host, and she's interested How Psaki became a media star within the Biden administration, and who would likely replace her if she left The drama at CNN is far from over, but is there enough dirt on Jeff Zucker to justify his firing? Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Julia, Matt, Dylan, and more.

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The Story Behind Eminem's Kneel Feb 18, 2022

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, Julia Ioffe, and Eriq Gardner for an expert discussion about these topics and more: Allison Gollust is out at CNN, and new details have emerged about a sexual harassment claim against Chris Cuomo WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar now says Jeff Zucker violated CNN's ethics policy — and that's a huge deal This year's Oscars hosts are a reflection of how irrelevant the show has become The agitation along the Russia-Ukraine border and the cautious hopes for a de-escalation The Biden administration is currently playing a weak hand very well Vladimir Putin's biggest miscalculation: Giving Ukraine a coherent, anti-Russian national identity How the NFL tried to micromanage the artists at the Super Bowl halftime show — and the one who did have a lyric censored The bizarre end to Sarah Palin's libel case against the NYT Why a change to New York's libel laws brought the case back into court after the judge had dismissed it, and how it ultimately screwed Palin Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Julia, Eriq, and more.

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Oscars nominations & the Jeff Zucker succession race Feb 11, 2022

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, Julia Ioffe, and Dylan Byers for an expert discussion about these topics and more: The 2022 Oscar nominations are out, and all eyes are on the tech giants: Apple, Amazon, and Netflix The relevance question: It's even harder to see all the Best Picture nominees in the age of streaming After the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, the Academy has tried to diversify itself; how has that affected the nominees? The odds of a Russian invasion of Ukraine have shifted — but the situation there has gotten no less dangerous What Russia really, really wants: To be taken as seriously in the US as it was during the Cold War France's Emmanuel Macron got played by the Kremlin, while the Brits are ready to unleash hell if the invasion happens The fallout from Jeff Zucker's firing, and the loyalists who are all but mourning him on-air and on Twitter How would CNN anchors be covering this story if it weren't about their own ex-boss? The candidates to replace Zucker atop the masthead all check some of the right boxes ... but not all of them Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Julia, Dylan, and more.

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Super Bowl Insanity & MSNBC's Leadership Vacuum Feb 04, 2022

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, and Dylan Byers for an expert discussion about these topics and more: The insane prices for Super Bowl tickets on StubHub The insaner ratings for the NFC and AFC championship games It was a "dry January" at the box office, and February isn't going to be much better As Rachel Maddow steps away, MSNBC doesn't have a primetime strategy to speak of MSNBC's still-new president, Rashida Jones, needs a mandate from her bosses: Talent is rushing in to fill a leadership vacuum If Maddow never comes back full-time, who will take her place? Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Dylan, and more.

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Emergency Pod: Jeff Zucker's Shocking Resignation from CNN Feb 03, 2022

On this special bonus episode of The Powers That Be, Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, and Dylan Byers talk about the surprise resignation of CNN chief Jeff Zucker at a pivotal and turbulent time for the network. Topics discussed include: Zucker's relationship with CNN chief spokesperson Allison Gollust was "the worst-kept secret" in the media world Why many workers at CNN — including some famous on-air talent — are devastated by his departure Is this Chris Cuomo's revenge? And would this have ever happened if Zucker hadn't put the Cuomo Brothers on air in 2020? What does he do next? Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Dylan, and more.

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Spotify vs. Neil Young & Putin vs. Biden Jan 28, 2022

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, Julia Ioffe, and Dylan Byers for an expert discussion about these topics and more: Joe Biden's upcoming Supreme Court nomination (no, it's not gonna be Kamala Harris, or Oprah) Wall Street discovers that Netflix is ... an entertainment company??? Spotify doesn't care about Neil Young, but what if his protest catches on? The grim potential of a full scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and how that might trigger retaliation from other countries What the Biden administration is doing now, and why Ukraine won't be entitled to a full military response by NATO members Biden and Putin both know exactly who they're dealing with, and there's another level to Putin's warmongering CBS is aggressively courting ex-NBC News anchor Brian Williams to replace Norah O'Donnell, but he doesn't want the job Shari Redstone is probably going to have to sell CBS — and NBC might be buying The decline of CBS News post-Cronkite, and the enduring power of the network TV news broadcast Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Julia, Dylan, and more.

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Showtime’s Future & Biden vs. the Liberal Elite Jan 21, 2022

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, and Teddy Schleifer for an expert discussion about these topics and more: The CW network is for sale — who might buy it, and how will the sale change its programming? Showtime has a buzzy hit with Yellowjackets, but it ain't in HBO's league anymore Daniel Kaluuya's sketchy personal manager, Heir Holiness Rich Democrats in California are pressuring the White House to protect voting rights Ron Conway, Carla Jurvetson and the other Silicon Valley liberal elite With organizations like Emily's List dropping out, should Kyrsten Sinema be worried about big donors in 2024? Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Teddy, and more.

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MacKenzie Scott's power & the future of cable news Jan 14, 2022

Join Puck writers Teddy Schleifer, Matt Belloni, and Dylan Byers for an expert discussion about these topics and more: No one could watch the 2022 Golden Globes — but did anyone care? What could be done to make Hollywood's big awards shows more popular? Why Mackenzie Scott (nee Bezos) is a powerful, enigmatic "wild card" in the philanthropy-industrial complex What some big personnel moves at Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC signal about the future of cable news "Fox News knows exactly what it is, and that is a very powerful place to be" NBC News' confusing triple identity, and why CNN is building a more compelling streaming project Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Teddy, Matt, Dylan, and more.

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Ben Smith Intrigue & Yellowstone Mania Jan 07, 2022

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, Dylan Byers, and Tina Nguyen for an expert discussion about these topics and more: The eye-popping numbers for Yellowstone's season finale, and how Viacom screwed up the streaming rights Matt Belloni's predictions for Hollywood in 2022, including "the great theater contraction" Will Democrats draft celebrities like Dwayne Johnson and Oprah to run for office in 2024? What we know about the new media startup from ex-NYT writer Ben Smith and ex-Bloomberg Media CEO Justin Smith What the Smiths have said about the new company publicly, and who they're really talking to Whether or not the NewCo winds up being an "innovation hothouse," there's plenty of room to improve on modern journalism The one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection, and how Republicans are talking about it What's missing in the media coverage, and was the insurrection just a "pit stop" on the road to much worse stuff? Donald Trump is getting booed and canceling press events — will the insurrection wing of the GOP carry on without him? Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Dylan, Tina, and more.

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Media war stories & what Joe Manchin cares about Dec 24, 2021

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Jon Kelly, and Julia Ioffe for an expert discussion about these topics and more: The state of digital media in 2021, and how Puck is trying to be different from everyone else A new COVID outbreak in New York City "puts the 'me' in media" Why voters under 30 are tuning out the news and trashing Joe Biden Sen. Joe Manchin bumped off Biden's Build Back Better bill, but can anything be salvaged? Will does BBB's defeat mean for other Democrats facing midterm elections in 2022? The vicious media cycle of inflation "concerns" Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Jon, Julia, and more.

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Golden Globes & '22 GOP Drama Dec 17, 2021

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, Tina Nguyen, and Teddy Schleifer for an expert discussion about these topics and more: Hollywood has turned on the Golden Globes, and a different awards show is trying to take the spotlight Without NBC's telecast, will the Globes still find an audience this year? What does Chris Wallace leaving Fox News tell us about his new home, CNN+? Mark Meadows was helping Congress' January 6 investigation, but changed his mind — why? The screaming, incoherent alternate reality that is the MAGA internet If Republicans retake the House in 2022, will a QAnon/MAGA-type become Speaker of the House? The campaign to recall San Francisco district attorney Chesa Boudin, and the pissed-off techie elites behind it all How the drama in San Francisco affects and reflects Democratic politics nationwide Crime is not up in San Francisco, but viral videos of crime are way up Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Tina, Teddy, and more.

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Devin Nunes' new job & was Chris Cuomo "canceled?" Dec 10, 2021

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, Tina Nguyen, and Dylan Byers for an expert discussion about these topics and more: What's going to happen in the season 3 finale of Succession? (Spoiler alert!) Adam McKay and Will Ferrell's shocking breakup, and the McKay HBO series that broke the camel's back Steven Spielberg's West Side Story movie is getting rave reviews — but will anyone see it? Republican strategist Jeff Roe's victory lap after making Virginia red again, sans Trump The nuances of running on education, and the power of Asian-American parents Why California Republican Devin Nunes is quitting to work for Trump The latest on the Chris Cuomo imbroglio at CNN, and does "cancel culture" have anything to do with his firing? Why did CNN boss Jeff Zucker support Cuomo as long as he did? The people rumored to replace Cuomo, including Don Lemon, Laura Coates, and [checks notes] ... AOC? Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Tina, Dylan, and more.

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A reckoning at CNN & dark money Democrats Dec 03, 2021

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, and Teddy Schleifer for an expert discussion about these topics and more: Chris Cuomo has been suspended, and a bigger reset at CNN is coming Bob Iger's next act after Disney: Owner of the Phoenix Suns? The dismal Thanksgiving box office and which movies are hurting the most The shifting power centers of campaign finance and the "charitable-industrial complex" How much power do rich people really have over our elections, anyway? Kamala Harris' closed-door talk to the Democracy Alliance Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Teddy, and more.

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Netflix's number games + "Morning Joe" $$$carborough Nov 26, 2021

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, Julia Ioffe, and Dylan Byers for an expert discussion about these topics and more: Netflix is overhauling how it measures viewership — but good luck figuring out what those numbers mean Who should read Jim Miller's new book about the history of HBO A holiday box office preview: Will the theater-averse turn out for Encanto and West Side Story? What DC insiders say behind Kamala Harris' back — and whether those criticisms are fair What happens in 2024 if Joe Biden decides not to run for a second term? Vladimir Putin is massing troops on the Russia-Ukraine border Disney is poised to start investing a lot more money into Hulu's original programming Why it makes sense to spin off ESPN and focus just on Disney+ and Hulu "Morning Joe" Scarborough wants a $30,000,001 contract (don't we all?) Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Julia, Dylan, and more.

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Star Wars woes & the Rittenhouse Rorschach Test Nov 19, 2021

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, and Julia Ioffe for an expert discussion about these topics and more: HBO's Succession turns its sights on Sumner & Shari Redstone The Star Wars brand is stronger than ever — but the movie pipeline is in big trouble Mathew Rosengart, the legal mastermind who helped #FreeBritney Will the bipartisan infrastructure bill do anything for Democrats in 2022? What is keeping Biden's approval rating so low? The nuances of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, a Rorschach test for America in 2021 Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Julia, and more.

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The un-cancelable country star & the GOP's post-Trump playbook Nov 12, 2021

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, and Tina Nguyen for an expert discussion about these topics and more: Country superstar Morgan Wallen got "canceled" for using the N-word ... or did he? What Yellowstone — an enormous hit on an obscure cable channel — tells us about the future of TV Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers lied about being vaccinated — who does he listen to? The new Republican playbook for winning voters without Trump in the picture Why Virginia governor-elect Glenn Youngkin's boringness was a good thing Democrats are stuck between a losing culture war and economic woes Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Tina, and more.

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Alec Baldwin Conspiracies & What Zuckerberg Really Thinks Nov 05, 2021

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, Julia Ioffe, and Dylan Byers for an expert discussion about these topics and more: A new conspiracy theory surrounding the Alec Baldwin shooting Should Marvel be worried about the Eternals buzz? Is Kevin Mayer the hottest player in Hollywood right now? How Glenn Youngkin swung parents in Virginia to the GOP The Terry McAuliffe gaffe that paved the way for racist fearmongering "Rage works, and culture wars work" Is Facebook rebranding as Meta because of bad PR? What is virtual reality actually good for? Why does Mark Zuckerberg get to run the metaverse? Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Julia, Dylan, and more.

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The Alec Baldwin Nightmare & Trump’s SPAC BS Oct 29, 2021

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, and Bill Cohan for an expert discussion about these topics and more: The shooting accident on the set of "Rust," which killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins "A bunch of people screwed up," but who will be held responsible? And will there be criminal charges? The simultaneous release of Dune in theaters and on HBO Max, and what it might signal for the post-pandemic film business Trump's "cockamamie" new media company and SPAC, which is shady-even-by-SPAC-standards The most ridiculous parts of the Trump Media and Technology Group pitch deck Why Bill predicts the SPAC deal "never happens," and some investors will lose big Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Bill, and more.

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NYT Succession Drama, Chappellegate, & ESPN's Future Oct 22, 2021

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, and Dylan Byers for an expert discussion about these topics and more: Netflix's ongoing Dave Chappelle damage control campaign, and the silver lining for trans creators in Hollywood Halloween Kills' big win at the box office — and in the App Store Ratings are up for live sports, but how long will they be tied to linear TV? If Dean Baquet leaves this year, who will take over the New York Times? The challenges facing Politico as Axel Springer comes in Why might Disney spin off ESPN? Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Dylan, and more.

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Dave Chappelle screws Netflix & what's up with Javanka? Oct 15, 2021

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, Tina Nguyen, and Dylan Byers for an expert discussion about these topics and more: Dave Chappelle's hateful anti-LGBTQ Netflix comedy special, and co-CEO Ted Sarandos' controversial response The new inclusion standards form for Best Picture at the Oscars Lessons for Hollywood from the new James Bond movie, No Time to Die Why a new survey of Republicans is a bad sign for Trump 2024 Are Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump still part of MAGA-world? The soft culture war in the Virginia governor's race The "lazy, sloppy" coverage of Facebook by hypocritical critics in the media The most important problem with Facebook raised by whistleblower Frances Haugen The nuances of Facebook's impact on society and democracy Puck's team writes about the insider conversations happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Tina, Dylan, and more.

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Succession drama at Disney & Silicon Valley's top 5 political donors Oct 08, 2021

Join Puck writers Dylan Byers, Matt Belloni, Julia Ioffe, and Teddy Schleifer for an expert discussion about these topics and more: Why did Disney settle Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow lawsuit? The rocky transition from Bob Iger to Bob Chapek as Disney CEO How Eli and Peyton Manning are changing sports broadcasting Why it matters that Capitol Hill (and the DC media) love baseball The less-obvious stakes of the post-Trump era What's driving Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema Laurene Powell Jobs' problematic friendship with Ozy CEO Carlos Watson Jobs' other investments and why she catches more heat than other media moguls The top 5 most influential political donors in Silicon Valley Puck's team writes about the insider conversations happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Dylan, Matt, Julia, Teddy, and more.

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CAA Intrigue, Cable News Wars, and The Looming Recession Oct 01, 2021

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, Dylan Byers, Julia Ioffe, and Bill Cohan for an expert discussion about these topics and more: What the CAA-ICM acquisition means for Hollywood, including rival talent agencies UTA and Endeavor Is CNN’s new streaming service really its biggest launch since the 80s? Why Netflix, Apple, and Amazon have “no appetite for news" "When you’re dealing with Bob Woodward, you don’t have the power." President Biden and Gen. Mark Milley’s conflicting stories about Afghanistan Democratic infighting over the infrastructure bill and the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill Why a big market correction could be around the corner Why the combo of high stock prices and low bond yields is unsustainable Does anyone on Wall Street miss Donald Trump? Puck's team writes about the insider conversations happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Dylan, Julia, Bill, and more.

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Woodward Gossip & The Post Maddow Blues Sep 24, 2021

Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, Julia Ioffe, and Dylan Byers for an expert discussion about these topics and more: Politics and the “white people show" at the Emmys How Netflix is changing its programming to juice growth Are the people who love James Bond ready to go back to theaters? What’s the point of political books like “Peril?" A preview of Julia’s next story, coming soon to Puck.news: The cult of Bob Woodward in Washington, and what people say about him in private The Mark Milley bombshell that wasn’t, and Woodward’s other missteps Rachel Maddow’s new contract with NBCUniversal Why it’s believable that she will end the Rachel Maddow Show next year The former Republican (!) poised to take over MSNBC primetime Puck's team writes about the insider conversations happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Julia, Dylan and more.

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Emmy Drama, Trump's '24 Schemes, and Some Media Dish Sep 17, 2021

Welcome to the first-ever episode of The Powers That Be, Puck’s podcast about the intersection of Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. Join Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, Tina Nguyen, and Dylan Byers for an expert discussion about these topics and more: How California governor Gavin Newsom survived a recall challenge Who cares about the Primetime Emmy Awards? Tech companies. Why NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell won the week in Hollywood Does Ron DeSantis have a shot at taking the MAGA mantle? How afraid should other Republicans be of Donald Trump? Chris Christie’s place in the modern GOP Meta! Why former NBC and CNN reporter Dylan Byers joined Puck The narratives surrounding the Biden presidency post-Afghanistan How journalism became the “engagement business" https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Tina, Dylan and the whole Puck team.

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