Michael Lynton
Former chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures and current chairman of Snap Inc.; author of a memoir about mistakes and failures including his account of the Sony hack.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 33min
Why the Former Sony Head Blames Himself for the Infamous Hack
Michael Lynton, former Sony Pictures chief and current Snap chairman, reflects on greenlighting The Interview and the fallout from the infamous Sony hack. He explains how talent, emotions, and studio processes shaped that decision. The conversation touches on security, industry changes since 2017, leadership contrasts between tech and studios, and hard lessons about owning mistakes.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 48min
Examining Trump’s Economy, Takeaways from Corporate & Government Mistakes, Sweden’s Modular Homes
Josh Steiner, a former Treasury chief-of-staff turned investor, reflects briefly on a Washington-era diary mistake. Michael Lynton, ex-Sony Pictures executive, revisits the decision that led to a major cyberattack. They discuss owning errors and the psychology behind them. Conversation also covers Sweden’s factory-built modular homes and how they could boost housing affordability.
Mar 27, 2026 • 42min
Michael Lynton on the infamous Sony hack and learning from his mistakes
Michael Lynton, former Sony Entertainment CEO and current chair at Snap and Warner Music, revisits his decision to greenlight The Interview and its chaotic fallout. He recounts the studio process, the massive hack and leaked emails, and the leadership choices he made under pressure. The conversation also touches on censorship, foreign-policy limits on Hollywood, and shifts in media and AI licensing.
