The Powers That Be: Daily

Discussion on Trump's impressive showing in the Iowa caucuses, impact on GOP candidates, and upcoming primaries. Analysis of Trump voters' loyalty and the inability of other candidates to sway their support. Speculation on Ramaswami's political future in Ohio.

The podcast discusses Bill Ackman's feud with Business Insider and the business model on the ballot in Iowa, questioning the focus on Iowa in politics and criticizing the uninnovative news media profession.

Journalist and commentator Julia Ioffe discusses South Africa's initiative to accuse Israel of genocide, the implications of the petition, and the historical connection between Israel and apartheid-era South Africa. Also, Bill Cohan shares insights on the potential merger of Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Discussion on the controversy between Bill Ackman and Business Insider, investigation into allegations of plagiarism against Mary Oxman, new shows on X/Twitter, the motivations behind Don Lemon and other personalities joining Twitter for shows, and the challenges of leaving traditional news outlets for online platforms.

Eriq Gardner discusses the complications facing NCAA while Ben Landy and Teddy Schleifer explore RFK's fundraising mafia. Topics include college athletes unionizing, potential suspension of college seasons, pay for play challenges, RFK Junior's finances, his fundraising operation, and implications of open AI crawling the web.

Discussion on Speaker Mike Johnson's temporary majority of one in the House. How each party is trying to win the House this fall. Pressure on House Republicans, divisions on Ukraine funding, and upcoming campaign season. Speculation on control of Congress and uncertainty of the presidential election.

Discussion on The Messenger's financial struggles, the appointment of a new CEO at Puck, the lack of excitement in the current political campaign, and the challenges of presidential campaign coverage.

Bill Cohan discusses the ascent of Peter Orszag, the new CEO of Lazard, and his plans to double revenue by 2030. They explore the culture and history of Lazard as a Wall Street bank. They also discuss the disconnect between positive economic trend lines and pessimistic sentiment under the Biden administration.

Discussion on the performance of holiday movies at the box office, including the success of 'Wonka' and disappointment of 'Aquaman 2'. A look into the impact of strikes on the box office and the absence of major franchise films in 2024. Gossip and predictions surrounding the Golden Globes, including surprising nominations and the awards show moving to CBS.

The podcast discusses the generational divide within the Democratic Party regarding the war in Gaza and its impact on Democrats and their staffers. It also covers the New York Times lawsuit against OpenAI and the influence of Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood on the podcast's subject matter. The lawsuit filed by the New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement is analyzed, exploring its potential implications on the media and AI industries. The chapter also highlights the potential legal challenges and outcomes for both parties. The repercussions of a negotiation breakdown in a lawsuit involving AI platforms and its parallels to past discussions about tech platforms and news sites are explored.