Longtime Murdoch family watcher, Brian Stelter, discusses Rupert Murdoch's retirement and the implications for his media empire. Speculations include leadership vacuum, recent actions, potential legal concerns, consequences for Fox, and the future of the Murdoch empire.

Matthew Berry, sports commentator and founder of fantasylife.com, joins Peter Kafka to discuss the business of fantasy sports, its rise in popularity, the legality and revenue sources of the industry, the relationship between fantasy sports and sports betting, and Berry's transition from Hollywood to fantasy sports.

Investigative reporter Zeke Faux discusses his book on the crypto bubble, including his time with accused fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried. They explore controversies surrounding Tether, the collapse of crypto, and the eccentric behavior of an individual connected to the industry.

Taylor Swift, one of the most profitable singers of this generation, discusses the business of her music, her connection with fans, and her industry expertise. The podcast explores her success in the music industry, her involvement in her own business, and the relationship between venues, Ticketmaster, and consumers in ticket purchasing. It also introduces a sponsor, DraftKings, and their Rainmakers football game.

Reporter Jessica Lessin from The Information discusses the complex relationship between the US and China in the tech industry. Topics include the tension between the two countries, the role of Chinese-owned apps like TikTok, and the importance of the Chinese supply chain for companies like Apple.

Mark Thompson, former CEO of The New York Times and the BBC, now leading CNN. The podcast explores Thompson's background and the challenges he faces. Topics include the future of CNN, the potential combination of NBC and CNN, and Thompson's impact as the new CEO.

Zach Kornfeld, one of the founding members of The Try Guys, talks about the origins and growth of the Try Guys, their branding and approach, expanding the brand with new talent, transitioning from YouTube to traditional media, the impact of the writer strike and rise of TikTok on content creation, and navigating sustainability and engaging with the audience.

Discover how the movie 'Sound of Freedom' became a surprise hit, surpassing blockbuster films, and delve into its themes of child sex trafficking and the involvement of faith-based groups. Explore the challenges the filmmakers faced in finding a distributor and learn about the controversy surrounding the real-life inspiration behind the movie. Join the podcast to listen to personal experiences of confronting human trafficking and the discussion on the essay by Meg Conley, Tim Ballard's departure from Operation Underground Railroad, and Brad Smith's podcast.

The podcast explores how Elon Musk joined Tesla and eventually led a coup against the original founders. It discusses Musk's control in his companies, his removal of the former CEO of Tesla, and the lawsuit with a co-founder. The podcast also highlights Tesla's challenges and Musk's Twitter influence on the company.

Black Mirror isn’t just a hit TV show: It’s a window into the not-too-distant future. Creator Charlie Brooker (@charltonbrooker) has an astonishing track record of consistently imagining what we’re just about to see - whether it’s Donald Trump, the downside of social media, or AI-generated TV shows. And he’s made something that’s pervaded pop culture - when someone says “That’s like a Black Mirror episode” we know exactly what they mean. Brooker tells Vox’s Peter Kafka that, despite what you might think, he doesn’t hate tech - his problem is with the humans that use it.Host: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), Senior Editor at RecodeMore to explore: Subscribe for free to Recode Media, Peter Kafka, one of the media industry's most acclaimed reporters, talks to business titans, journalists, comedians, and more to get their take on today's media landscape.About Recode by Vox: Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices