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 30, 2024 • 27min
Politico vs. The Times
Journalist and Political Analyst, Dylan Byers, joins Peter Hamby to discuss the tensions between the White House and The New York Times sparked by Politico's coverage. They explore media parties in Washington, Politico's evolution from mischief to seriousness, and the dynamics between the Biden campaign and The New York Times.
Apr 29, 2024 • 31min
Media Monday-ish: Aaron Sorkin on Biden, His Next Project & More
Award-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin discusses his upcoming Jan 6 project, leaving CAA, and thoughts on Biden. Topics include AI threat to writing, political nostalgia, controversial Instagram post impact, media coverage, social media responsibility, and decision-making in choosing subjects for projects.
Apr 26, 2024 • 18min
The Glamour and Squalor of WHCD Weekend
Media journalist Dylan Byers and host Peter Hamby discuss the buzz surrounding White House Correspondents’ Dinner week in D.C., rating media personalities and coveted party invites. They delve into the evolving media industry, including specialized media companies, challenges in the AI era, and the transition of The Washington Post into events business.
Apr 25, 2024 • 16min
Trump Trial Game Theory
Legal analyst Eriq Gardner delves into Trump's trial antics, the judge's gag order, evolving prosecution strategy, and the eventual resolution of this courtroom drama. From witness testimonies to potential jury bias, the podcast uncovers the behind-the-scenes of this historic trial.
Apr 24, 2024 • 17min
Trump’s Tech Money Bomb & The R.F.K. Plot
Teddy Schleifer discusses Silicon Valley money backing Trump and Bay Area technocrats fundraising for him. They also explore the covert operation to convince R.F.K.'s V.P. pick, Nicole Shanahan, to drop off the ticket.
Apr 23, 2024 • 20min
Red Carpet Economics & Lauren’s New Pod
Fashion journalist Lauren Sherman discusses the brands battling to dress stars in a new movie and launches her podcast 'Fashion People'. The podcast delves into brand collaborations in movie costumes, product placements in film, celebrity fashion contracts, and the economics of designer pricing.
Apr 22, 2024 • 24min
Media Monday: ESPN's Wish List & D.C.'s Rush Week
Sports journalist Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss ESPN's potential move towards digital platforms post-Norby Williamson's exit. They delve into the White House Correspondents' Dinner Week, industry events, leadership dynamics at ESPN, and navigating change in competitive markets.
Apr 19, 2024 • 23min
Tubi’s Gen Z Edge & HBO’s ‘Max’-iversary
Julia Alexander discusses Tubi's success with Gen Z and HBO's integration into Max. They explore Tubi's diverse content strategy and HBO's positioning in the changing streaming landscape. The conversation touches on audience expectations, branding strategies, and the challenges of competing in the streaming market.
Apr 18, 2024 • 19min
Ben, Joanna, & The Beast
Dylan Byers discusses Ben Sherwood and Joanna Coles taking over The Daily Beast, their plans to revive it, focus on profitability, and strategic tabloid content creation in a competitive media landscape.
Apr 17, 2024 • 20min
Bibi Under Fire
Journalist and international relations expert, Julia Ioffe, discusses Iran's attack on Israel, Biden's relationship with Bibi, and the complex politics in Israel. They delve into the geopolitical tensions, Netanyahu's coalition dynamics, and the strategic decisions regarding Iran.
