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 8, 2024 • 27min
Media Monday: Biden Machinations & the Paramount Endgame
Political analyst Jon Kelly discusses the latest in the Biden scandal, including the ABC interview and Senate revolt. They also delve into David Ellison's renewed attempt to acquire Paramount. Topics include Biden's media coverage, inner circle turmoil, and the intricacies of the Paramount deal negotiations.
Jul 5, 2024 • 20min
The Biden Crisis Abroad
Journalist Julia Ioffe discusses how global leaders view Biden's debate performance and potential withdrawal, highlighting concerns about American democracy. Foreign capitals are anxious about Biden's age, stamina, and the possibility of a second Trump term. Insights on the impact of the US political crisis on international relations and the upcoming presidential election.
Jul 4, 2024 • 22min
SCOTUS Anxieties & TikTok Bedfellows
Legal expert Eriq Gardner and Peter discuss the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity and Hollywood's response to TikTok's crisis. They analyze the complexities of the ruling, potential executive orders effect on the Supreme Court, and Hollywood's reluctance towards intervening in the TikTok First Amendment case.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 28min
The Biden Media Blame Game
Media analyst Dylan Byers discusses the Washington media's focus on Joe Biden's age and health post-debate, highlighting the changing narrative and sensitivity around the issue. The podcast delves into public perception, polling data, challenges faced by news outlets, and the impact of media coverage on public sentiment and political figures' performance.
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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.
