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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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.
Jun 18, 2024 • 25min
Default Doug & Trump’s Prison Odds
Tara Palmeri and Peter Hamby discuss Doug Burgum as a potential running mate for Trump and the odds of Trump ending up in prison. They analyze VP candidates, Trump's fundraising tactics, and the uncertainty of his legal fate. Legal experts debate the likelihood of Trump and Hunter Biden serving prison time, exploring differing perspectives on Hunter's alleged crime and the awkward event timing.
Jun 17, 2024 • 30min
Media Monday: WaPo War II & Hollywood’s Apprentice Games
Media analyst Jon Kelly and host discuss tensions at The Washington Post, Hollywood's reluctance to produce a Trump biopic, potential CNN layoffs. They delve into leadership challenges in journalism, media events controversies, and the impact of politically charged films in Hollywood.
Jun 14, 2024 • 19min
Putin’s ’24 Pick
Julia Ioffe discusses Putin's stance on US politics, Russian military exercises in the Caribbean, contradictions in Trump's Russia policy, and the impact of political unpredictability on international relations.
Jun 13, 2024 • 17min
The Caitlin Snub & WNBA Politics
Discussing WNBA's new economics, controversies over Olympic team roster and Zaz-NBA media rights drama. Insights on Caitlin Clark's impact, NBA broadcast agreements, and NBA's concerns over Warner Brothers Discovery's bidding. Plus, exploring the influence of WNBA in sports landscape, fundraising challenges, and media rights negotiations.
Jun 12, 2024 • 29min
The Shari Shocker & Elon’s $56 Billion Vote
Financial expert Bill Cohan discusses Shari Redstone's surprising move to scuttle the Skydance/RedBird deal. They also analyze the fate of Elon Musk's massive $56 billion pay package at Tesla.
Jun 11, 2024 • 25min
D.C. Family Feuds & Gen Z Trumpnesia
Abby Livingston discusses member-on-member violence in House races and how young voters either forget or don't care about the Trump era chaos. They also cover tensions in SC politics, challenges in engaging Gen Z voters, and media experimentation in the Democratic Party.
