Media Monday: Manfred’s MLB Fantasies & Biden ‘Original Sin’ Fallout

John Ourand joins Peter for a candid conversation about the booming college football business as the inaugural CFP is slated to begin this weekend—and Bill Belichick's striking move to become UNC's next head coach. Then they discuss whether the NBA Cup is having a positive impact on the league's ratings and competition. 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

12 Joulu 202422min

Legal expert Eriq Gardner joins Peter to explain the latest twist in Rupert Murdoch’s high-stakes succession battle against his children. Then they debate the chances that Trump saves TikTok after a federal court upheld the app’s ban slated for January. 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

11 Joulu 202422min

Dylan Byers joins Peter with the latest on The Washington Post's executive editor sweepstakes, where a surprising twist sees one of the leading contenders defecting to The New York Times. Then Dylan delves into the never-ending controversies surrounding tech and culture writer Taylor Lorenz, and the baggage that seems to follow her at every turn. 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

10 Joulu 202433min

Jon Kelly joins Peter to chat about the media’s portrayal of the Hegseth confirmation tour. The old friends also chew over the Conde Nast layoffs, Rashida Jones’ impending departure from MSNBC, and other related industry subplots. 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

9 Joulu 202428min

In a special Saturday episode, Abby Livingston joins Ben to dig into a new drama on Capitol Hill: Democrats like A.O.C. deposing their elders in a leadership-sanctioned act of generational warfare as the party cleans house. Then they discuss the mounting resistance to Pete Hegseth and which Republican senators might throw a wrench in Trump’s transition machine. 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

7 Joulu 202421min

John Ourand joins Peter to share the latest on ESPN’s potentially historic contract negotiations with Stephen A. Smith, the larger-than-life reporter and unfiltered analyst, as he seeks to recreate himself as the face of the network. Then John and Peter weigh into the golden-at-bat controversy, and the odds that MLB throws out the rulebook to appeal to Gen Z. 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

6 Joulu 202421min

Marion Maneker joins Peter to share an inside look at Art Basel, which kicked off this week in Miami, and previews the notable shows and fairs that are likely to make waves at South Beach. Then he digs into the latest buzz surrounding potential layoffs at Sotheby’s and how owner Patrick Drahi is aiming to streamline the 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

5 Joulu 202426min

Dylan Byers joins Peter to gab about the latest troubles at The Washington Post: another eight-figure loss, a subscriber exodus, and the confusion inside the newsroom over C.E.O. Will Lewis and interim-ish executive editor Matt Murray’s race to “reimagine” the paper before Bezos pulls the plug. 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

4 Joulu 202422min