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.
Episodes
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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.
Jan 9, 2024 • 13min
Johnson’s Army of One
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.
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Jan 8, 2024 • 31min
Media Monday: The Messenger’s Quibi Throttle
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.
Jan 5, 2024 • 16min
Bill on Wall Street’s New Post-Wunderkind C.E.O.
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.
