The Powers That Be: Daily
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Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Peter Hamby, along with the team of expert journalists at Puck, as they let you in on the real conversations insiders are having across the four corners of power in America: Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley and Hollywood. Puck's contributors will bring you smart conversation around the inside stories happening in these worlds. Presented in partnership with Audacy, new episodes publish daily, Monday-Friday.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 26min
The Democratic Private Conversation
Abby Livingston discusses Democrats' private concerns about Biden's electability, potential replacements, and Kamala Harris' strengths. They explore the party's dilemma of keeping Biden or opting for an unknown candidate, amid shifting support and leadership concerns.
Jul 1, 2024 • 36min
Media Monday: Biden Backup Plans & WaPo Recriminations
Jon Kelly, a media analyst and commentator, joins Peter to discuss the fallout from Biden's debate performance and the latest developments at the Washington Post. They cover the media's reactions, Democratic panic, frustrations with the political landscape, challenges within The Washington Post, and the importance of local news coverage amidst industry changes.
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Jun 28, 2024 • 51min
The Biden Post-Debate Panic
Political analysts John Heilemann and Dylan Byers join to discuss the fallout from Biden's debate performance, Democratic panic, concerns about Biden's age and messaging, and speculation on potential pivots. They analyze body language, reactions, Trump's strategy, and the impact on the Democratic Party.
Jun 27, 2024 • 21min
Sotheby's $105M Night
Marion Maneker discusses the art market, focusing on London sales and their challenges. Topics include geopolitical influences, impact of frozen assets on art sales, and the emergence of new art hubs. Insights on hammer ratio in auctions and its relevance in assessing the art market's health.
Jun 26, 2024 • 19min
ESPN’s Talent Wars & The Venu Countdown
John Ourand and Peter Hamby discuss ESPN's contract negotiations with Stephen A. Smith and the launch of the Venu streamer. They analyze the challenges faced by broadcasters and the development of the new sports streaming service set to debut in fall 2024.
Jun 25, 2024 • 22min
The Trump-Biden CNN Spin Room
Political journalist Tara Palmeri joins Peter Hamby to discuss the debate preparation strategies of Trump and Biden, the influence of conservative media personalities on Trump, running mate speculations, and the importance of early impressions in major events like debates. They also delve into the stakes for each campaign ahead of the Trump-Biden showdown on CNN.
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Jun 24, 2024 • 30min
Media Monday: The WaPo Coup & Stephen A.’s Deal
Jon Kelly joins Peter to dissect the chaos at The Washington Post and the big bucks behind Stephen A. Smith's ESPN deal. They dive into media industry challenges, talent value, and the impact of high salaries on the industry.
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Jun 21, 2024 • 26min
Putin’s Disinfo Brain Drain
Julia Ioffe and Peter Hamby discuss the changed landscape of Russian disinformation from '16 to '24, focusing on Ukraine's role. They highlight evolving tactics like AI-generated deep fakes, the impact of manipulated audio, and the need for vigilance in countering misinformation.
Jun 20, 2024 • 19min
Law & Disorder
Legal expert Eriq Gardner joins Peter Hamby to discuss the potential impact of ongoing legal controversies on the '24 election, including Trump's court cases, SCOTUS rulings on abortion, RFK Jr.'s ballot access challenges, Hunter Biden's legal troubles, and the significance of TikTok on public opinion and young voters.
Jun 19, 2024 • 20min
How the Paramount Deal Imploded
Financial journalist Bill Cohan joins to discuss the chaotic Paramount-Skydance deal fallout, with insights on Shari Redstone's next moves. They delve into family drama, blame games, and potential Apollo/Sony bids. The failed deal leaves uncertainty in Paramount, while discussions on Rory McIlroy and Emmy-worthy Peacock originals add a lighter touch.
