The Powers That Be: Daily

John Ourand joins Peter Hamby to dig into the latest shakeup atop ESPN: the defenestration of longtime executive Norby Williamson, the drama behind the move, and what it means for the network’s digital ambitions. Then they reveal why the NBA is playing hardball with R.S.N. provider Diamond Sports. 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

16 Apr 202416min

Jon Kelly joins Peter to prosecute the Times’ latest internal investigation and discuss Shari Redstone’s unusual mid-deal heat board crisis. 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

15 Apr 202425min

Teddy Schleifer joins Peter Hamby to scrutinize Donald Trump’s fundraising machine as the candidate tries to overcome his financial disadvantage to Biden. Then they break down Trump’s quest for a running mate, consider the known shortlist, and reveal how the decision might ultimately hinge on who can bring the most cash into the campaign. 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 Apr 202417min

Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to discuss the lingering executive tensions inside 30 Rock following the McDaniel micro scandal. Then they weigh into whether the rebooted CBS News streamer is just more of the same. 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 Apr 202422min

Tara Palmeri joins Peter Hamby to dissect Trump’s putative rejection of a national abortion ban, and whether the announcement will actually cost him evangelical votes. Then they survey the electoral college map, and debate whether Joe Biden is serious about putting red states in play this November. 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 Apr 202417min

Bill Cohan joins Peter Hamby to unpack Shari Redstone’s controversial choice to entertain the David Ellison-Skydance bid for Paramount over Apollo Global Management’s $27 billion offer for the whole enchilada. Then they dig into Bill’s newsmaking interview with former Apollo chief Leon Black concerning his association with Jeffery Epstein. 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 Apr 202427min

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the inevitable capitulation of No Labels, the quixotic third party political organization. Then they dig into Ari Emanuel’s latest windfall. 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

8 Apr 202425min

Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to unpack the senseless and tragic Israeli bombing of a convoy filled with World Central Kitchen aid workers, and what the wrath of beloved humanitarian José Andrés means for Israel—and for Biden. Then they discuss Julia’s candid conversation with Republican Rep. Michael McCaul and his effort to convince his own party to send aid to Ukraine. 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 Apr 202421min