The Powers That Be: Daily
Puck | Audacy
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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May 21, 2024 • 23min
‘24 Predictions & a Trump Trial Shocker
Abby Livingston and Peter Hamby discuss Democrats' chances in regaining the House, heated Oversight committee exchanges, and exclusive polling on public sentiments towards the Trump trial. They explore the chaotic Congress post-January 6th, fundraising advantages for House Democrats, and the impact of a potential Trump conviction on voter sentiments and social media.
May 20, 2024 • 33min
Media Monday: CNN Illusions & Tom Brady Question
Media analyst Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the NFL's media positioning, Tom Brady's impact on Fox, and the value of CNN's presidential debate coverage. They analyze strategic scheduling, sports media business evolution, and political strategies during campaigns.
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May 17, 2024 • 27min
The A.I. Search Wars
Baratunde Thurston and Peter Hamby discuss the A.I. search wars between tech giants and disruptors. They delve into the impact of generative search tools like Perplexity A.I. on traditional search engines. The conversation also covers the competition between Google, Meta, and Open A.I., and the evolution of AI in online content creation and discovery.
May 16, 2024 • 25min
The CNN-ABC Debate Coup
Media and journalism expert Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to discuss how CNN and ABC landed the Biden-Trump debates, impact on network rivals, and predictions for upcoming showdowns. Topics include candidate appearances, moderator selection, and the role of debates in shaping public perception.
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May 15, 2024 • 24min
Streaming’s Cable Fable & Upfront Inside Chatter
Julia Alexander discusses the flawed comparison between streaming services and cable TV bundles, along with advertisers' perspectives during Upfront Week in NY. They explore the evolution of media distribution, challenges faced by traditional media companies, ad-supported tiers in streaming services, and user expectations on streaming platforms.
May 14, 2024 • 25min
S.B.F. Live from Prison
Bill Cohan shares riveting details about his recent visit with Sam Bankman-Fried, discussing rice-bartering, life behind bars, and beliefs on how he got there. The podcast also covers insights into daily prison life, lack of remorse, and a company crisis legal battle.
May 13, 2024 • 25min
Media Monday: An NFL-Netflix Marriage & Zucker-CNN Fever Dreams
Jon Kelly discusses NFL-NFLX collaboration for Christmas games and CNN future. Analysis on media landscape, NFL deal impact, and Jeff Zucker's career. Exploration of media influence on political journalism evolution.
May 10, 2024 • 25min
Putin’s Unholy Coronation & Campus Protest Fallacies
Julia Ioffe discusses Putin's fascist inauguration speech and its implications for Russia. The podcast also dives into oversimplified interpretations of Israel-Hamas conflict on college campuses, highlighting the complexities of international conflicts and campus protests. Special discounts for Chili Pad and insights on social media's influence on political discourse are also featured.
May 9, 2024 • 23min
Zazology 101 & The Godwin Complex
Journalist and media analyst Dylan Byers discusses David Zaslav's NBA rights issue and compensation package, Warner Brothers Discovery's stock price, and Kim Godwin's exit from ABC News. They analyze media figures, NBA rights negotiations, fashion choices, and Kim Godwin's challenges at ABC News.
May 8, 2024 • 15min
Inside the Tom Brady Roast & Bezos’ NBA Check
Journalist John Ourand discusses Netflix's star-studded roast of Tom Brady and the streamer's sports streaming ambitions. They also delve into the reported NBA broadcast deals with ESPN and Amazon, highlighting the impact of streaming on sports rights.
