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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Jan 23, 2024 • 27min
Apple’s Hollywood Gadget & Biden’s Bibi-itis
Julia Ioffe joins Peter to explain the latest complications between the Biden administration and Bibi as the Israel-Hamas war endures. Then Julia Alexander and Ben Landy chat about Apple’s insidious entrance into the at-home theatrical business. 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
Jan 22, 2024 • 32min
Media Monday: CNN Whiteboard Thoughts & Conde Nast Housekeeping
Jon Kelly and Peter chat about the aftermath of Mark Thompson’s manifesto, Pitchfork’s GQ tuck-in, and the demise of DeSantis. 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
Jan 19, 2024 • 31min
Trump’s Donor Ultimatum
Exploring Trump's ultimatum to his donors and the shift in support from establishment candidates to Nikki Haley. Speculating on the potential deal between Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery and the future of Rupert's empire.
Jan 18, 2024 • 24min
The House Divided
This episode discusses the challenges of House Speaker Mike Johnson in a turbulent Congress. It explores his negotiation skills and ability to lead the party. It also talks about delicate negotiations and concerns in the conference, passing immigration bills, and the consequences of not funding the Ukraine effort.
Jan 17, 2024 • 32min
Ackman’s Libel Tourism & Iowa Media Economics
Dylan Byers joins Peter to discuss the financial impact of covering Iowa like it's 2008. Then Eriq Gardner and Ben Landy dissect Bill Ackman’s case against BI. 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
Jan 16, 2024 • 21min
Iowa Aftermathology
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.
Jan 15, 2024 • 30min
Media Monday: Ackman’s War & Iowa Anxieties
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.
Jan 12, 2024 • 28min
Julia on Israel’s “Blood Libel”
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.
Jan 11, 2024 • 26min
Ackman’s Revenge Tour
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.
Jan 10, 2024 • 25min
NCAA Hurdles & RFK’s Money Mafia
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.
