New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman discusses the media circus around Trump's trial. Vivek Ramaswamy talks about his stake in BuzzFeed. Max Tani defends using phones at bedtime. Media blindspots, politics, and current affairs are key topics.

James Harding, Editor and Founder of Tortoise Media, discusses plans to acquire The Observer amid a turbulent media landscape. Max Tani, Media Editor at Semafor, dives into the complexities of U.S. election coverage, particularly post-Trump's victory. Alistair Jackson, Channel 4's Investigations Editor, sheds light on a joint investigation into the royal family's finances. The conversation explores the evolving dynamics of media influence, the impact of celebrity voices on politics, and the ethical dilemmas facing royal correspondents.

The podcast discusses the potential ban of TikTok in the US and UK over national security concerns. It also delves into Elon Musk and Don Lemon's fallout, BBC's move into podcast advertising, and a journalist's exploration of data held by Meta.