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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Apr 9, 2024 • 28min
Paramount Anxieties & Leon’s Epstein Diaries
Financial journalist Bill Cohan discusses Shari Redstone's decision on Paramount, Leon Black's interview on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. They dive into Paramount's ownership negotiations, shareholder impact, Leon Black's association with Epstein, and the financial dealings between them.
Apr 8, 2024 • 25min
Media Monday: Ari Ever After & a D.C. Shell Game
Jon Kelly and Peter discuss No Labels' downfall and Ari Emanuel's business moves. They explore RFK Jr.'s rise, third-party challenges, Shopify's global impact, and Endeavor's ups and downs. The conversation dives into politics, media, and business intersections.
Apr 5, 2024 • 22min
José Andrés’ Fury & A Ukraine Red Line
Julia Ioffe discusses the tragic Israeli bombing of aid workers, José Andrés' reactions, and Rep. McCall's push for aid to Ukraine. They touch on media coverage, public perceptions, and the urgency of supporting Ukraine amidst political challenges.
Apr 4, 2024 • 21min
Shari’s Suitor & Iger’s Relief
Bill Cohan discusses Shari Redstone's Skydance decision and Bob Iger's proxy win. The podcast also explores AI in corporate battles, Sherry Redstone negotiation dynamics, and AI transparency concerns at Disney. Gary Gensler warns about financial risks of AI and the importance of truthful disclosures.
Apr 3, 2024 • 21min
Rory at the Gates & S.B.F. Sentencing Verité
Teddy Schleifer narrates Rory Gates's political debut and S.B.F.'s sentencing. Topics include Rory seeking advice from political figures, the dynamics of influence in the donor community, and the courtroom drama of S.B.F.'s sentencing. The podcast delves into wealthy inheritors' rise to power, meetings with influential figures, and the analysis of criminal behavior and sentencing.
Apr 2, 2024 • 17min
NBA’s Broadcast Wars & The N.I.L. Bonanza
John Ourand reveals the inner workings of NBA broadcast rights negotiations. They discuss the rise of women's college basketball and how players like Caitlin Clark are benefiting from N.I.L. deals.
Apr 1, 2024 • 26min
Media Monday: Netflix’s NBA Passion & More Ronnaghazi
Industry analyst Jon Kelly discusses Obama's surrogacy, Ronna Romney McDaniel, and Adam Silver's NBA rights auction. They explore Netflix's interest in NBA rights, luxury resale, and potential streaming deals with major players. The podcast also touches on the global influence of NBA stars and their marketing strategies.
Mar 29, 2024 • 31min
R.F.K.’s Veep Calculus & Trump’s SPAC Windfall
Teddy Schleifer joins Peter Hamby to amplify the inside conversation in Silicon Valley surrounding Nicole Shanahan, and R.F.K. Jr.’s calculus in selecting her as his running mate. Then Bill Cohan joins Ben Landy to chew over Trump’s timely SPAC windfall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 28, 2024 • 26min
NBC’s Ronna War
Dylan Byers joins Peter to relay the true behind the scenes story of the Ronna McDaniel insurrection at NBC News—the Carrie Budoff Brown courtship, talent uprising, and ex post facto ass covering by the network’s top executives. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 27, 2024 • 20min
Gucci Anxieties & House G.O.P. Nightmares
Abby Livingston explains the House G.O.P. retirements and the potential party shift. Lauren Sherman dives into Gucci's current challenges. They discuss political chaos, Gucci's creative direction, and designer transitions.
