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 27, 2024 • 24min
Media Monday: A New WaPo Era & a CNN Low
Media analyst Jon Kelly and Peter discuss The Washington Post's revenue model and CNN's ratings dip. Topics include media business strategies, impact of Trump trial on ratings, Netflix series promotion, and CNN's declining viewership reasons and strategies for engagement.
May 24, 2024 • 20min
The WaPo Masterplan & Zaz’s Bucket List
Dylan Byers discusses the Washington Post's revitalization plan and Warner Bros. Discovery's NBA relationship. They delve into media growth strategies, NBA rights negotiations, and the impact on David Zazlov. A deep dive into the challenges at the intersection of media, business, and sports.
May 23, 2024 • 29min
Biden Math & Trump Amnesia
John Heilemann, Puck's newest partner, discusses the White House's electoral strategy, Trump's legal situation, and the changing media landscape. Topics include 2024 election insights, media evolution, writer's block, Trump's trial, public perception of legal accountability, and political analysis.
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May 22, 2024 • 20min
A Gigaweek Post-Mortem & $1B Art Deals
Art market correspondent Marion Maneker unpacks Gigaweek dramas, discusses high art sales season. Explores evolution of art market dynamics, authenticity in auctions, and the transformative power of art. Marion's origin story as an art market reporter adds depth to the conversation.
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.
