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 22, 2024 • 26min
Media Monday: The Biden Finale & Pelosi's Mind Games
Exploring how Nancy Pelosi influenced Joe Biden's exit from the race, dissecting VP selection speculations, media campaigns, and Kamala Harris's pathway to victory. Touching on dynamics within the Democratic Party, potential 2024 campaign, and Biden camp's aftermath post-family feud.
Jul 19, 2024 • 17min
Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Reprisal & Trump’s Legal Headspinner
Legal analyst Eriq Gardner discusses the dismissal of a case against Donald Trump involving classified documents and the potential legal aftermath of Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' manslaughter case. The podcast explores political influences on legal decisions, evidence tampering in Baldwin's case, and the possibility of a civil rights lawsuit.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 23min
Aspen Agita & Biden’s Zoom Brawl
Julia Ioffe shares exclusive details on Joe Biden's tense Zoom call with House Democrats at the Aspen Security Conference. They discuss concerns over a potential second Trump presidency, Biden's national security issues, and comparison of his stability with Trump and JD Vance's unpredictability.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 19min
The Biden Pressure Cooker
Abby Livingston and Peter Hamby discuss the Democratic Party's concerns about Biden's ability to beat Trump. They delve into tense phone calls, private frustrations, polling woes, and the DNC's push to expedite the nomination process amidst internal dissent.
Jul 16, 2024 • 21min
The Trump Media Circus & Morning Joe Mysteries
Dylan Byers discusses the media coverage of the Trump assassination attempt and Morning Joe mystery. They explore shifts in Trump's tone post-Republican convention and network decisions on news coverage. The podcast also touches on press handling of recent incidents and challenges in covering political events amidst election uncertainties.
Jul 15, 2024 • 30min
Media Monday: Trump Assassination Chills
Jon Kelly discusses the recent assassination attempt on Trump in Pennsylvania and its political implications. They also talk about Trump's survival and its impact on his political standing. The duo then shift focus to changes at The Washington Post, including the introduction of a new slogan.
Jul 12, 2024 • 20min
The New Paramount Waiting Game
Financial journalist Bill Cohan and host delve into Redstone's agreement to transfer control of Paramount Global. They discuss David Ellison's ascendancy, potential involvement of Jeff Zucker, and strategic plans post-deal. Topics include revenue growth, streaming services, and Paramount's transformation into a content powerhouse.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 22min
The Media vs Joe Biden
Media analyst and journalist Dylan Byers discusses the strained relationship between the press and the White House, focusing on the impact of media coverage on Joe Biden's presidency. Topics include tensions between Biden administration and the press, media's role in shaping political narratives, and concerns about surveillance in today's society.
Jul 10, 2024 • 30min
The Capitol Hill Whisper Network
Tara Palmeri, political journalist, and reporter, discuss the whispers among Democrats as Biden stays in the race, previewing the Republican convention. They explore internal divisions, polling data, potential replacements, VP nominees, White House leaks, and Trump's campaign tactics.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 21min
Media Tuesday: The Morning Joe Call & The Elite Wars
Jon Kelly, political analyst, discusses Joe Biden's high-stakes battle against elites, media, and his own party to cling to power. The podcast covers Biden's aggressive tactics, media coverage, public perception, and contrasts with the Trump administration's approach to media management.
