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Every Friday media reporter Max Tani and Semafor Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith pull back the curtain on the most important stories about media, revealing why you see and hear what you see and hear. Mixed Signals from Semafor Media is supported by Think with Google.

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Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer join Mixed Signals to talk about their leap from the Situation Room to the podcast studio. They explain why they started The Long Game, what they learned ab... more

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Gus Wenner, chairman of Rolling Stone and son of the magazine’s legendary founder, has spent years balancing the brand’s print heritage with its digital transformation. On this week’s Mixed Signals, Ben and Max talk with Wenner about his new holding ... more

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When now-President Donald Trump decided to put on an apron and serve customers at a McDonald’s drive-thru on the 2024 campaign trail, it put Tariq Hassan, then McDonald’s chief marketer, in a tight spot. On this week’s Mixed Signals, Ben and Max sit ... more

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A year into Hollywood’s heralded vibe shift, as major production companies in the US have increasingly catered to broader or more conservative tastes, a gay Canadian hockey romance was not an obvious choice to become a hit. On this week’s Mixed Signa... more

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Recent Guests

Gus Wenner
Chairman of Rolling Stone and son of founder Jan Wenner
Rolling Stone
Episode: Rolling Stone scion on investing in ‘Track Star’ and the anti-algorithmic future of music media
Tariq Hassan
Former Chief Marketing Officer of McDonald's.
McDonald's
Episode: Marketing pro Tariq Hassan on how McDonald’s embraced its Donald Trump drive-thru moment
Sean Cohan
President of a major independent media company in Canada with a focus on innovative content.
Bell Media
Episode: Heated Rivalry & 'Big C' Canadian Content, with Bell's Sean Cohan
Stephen Dubner
Author and Host of Freakonomics
Freakonomics
Episode: Freakonomics’ Stephen Dubner on why long-form podcasting isn't dead yet
Sarah Rogers
Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy at the State Department
U.S. State Department
Episode: Undersecretary Sarah Rogers on free speech, Europe’s tech crackdown, and the internet she misses
Ryan Lizza
Founder and publisher of Telos, former political reporter for The New Republic and The New Yorker
Telos
Episode: Ryan Lizza on Olivia Nuzzi, RFK Jr, and the Substack-ification of a scandal
Kevin O'Leary
Canadian businessman and investor, co-host of Shark Tank
Episode: Kevin O’Leary on playing the villain and turning attention into power
Brian Reed
Host of the podcast Question Everything
KCRW
Episode: TikTok Stars on the Politicians Begging Them for Exposure
Janice Min
CEO of The Ankler, a Hollywood-focused publication
The Ankler
Episode: What actually mattered in 2025, with Janice Min and Emily Sundberg

Hosts

Max Tani
Media Editor at Semafor and co-host of the show with a focus on investigating the intersection of technology, journalism, and politics.
Ben Smith
Editor-in-Chief at Semafor and co-host of the show, known for his sharp insights into media trends and challenges.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 371 ratings
  • 5 Star

    FANTASTIC!!! Content is always great. Max is quick on his feet, articulate, & overall very good host. Ben is Ben: connected AF, the OG young-guy in the newsroom, now Perfect in role as the Wise Owl. He is the Godfather of The New-News. Can we make this a 3 times a week Podcast release? Need more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tommy2Floor
    United States2 months ago
  • Enjoyed the smart discussion, but suffers from NYT syndrome

    I had to take a break for a bit after a host claimed NPR had “down the center” journalism takes. Such a statement requires a certain type of bubble to believe, and frankly you lose people’s respect when you say it. I will try again in the new years. One mishap won’t turn me away, I don’t mind challenging myself, but the hosts shouldn’t either.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Miriad
    United States3 months ago
  • A-List media guests, D-bag media hosts

    The hosts really bring smarmier-than-thou, death-to-traditional media energy. The Google interstitials are 100 percent skippable. I listen to the show in spite of Ben and Max, not because of them.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BBQ Calendar Guy
    United States3 months ago
  • Always interesting

    I really enjoy the broad scope of your guests. They are always interesting and provocative. I also like that you treat all the guests with respect, yet still ask the tough questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Californiaal
    United States5 months ago
  • No Google AI Ads

    I enjoyed the interview with Don Lemon. He was a classy guest. The Google AI ads in the form of interviews were annoying. Promoting the elimination of jobs by AI is not what I want to hear. Find a better sponsor that has some morality.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    escamillalbi
    United States6 months ago

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Rolling Stone scion on investing in ‘Track Star’ and the anti-algorithmic future of music media
Q: How do you see Track Star growing?
Gus lays out three phases: building infrastructure, expanding content with new talent, and then branching into new business areas like events.
Rolling Stone scion on investing in ‘Track Star’ and the anti-algorithmic future of music media
Q: Why is now the time to invest in your view?
Gus mentions that it's what he knows how to do, it's what he loves, and media is at an inflection point that needs new approaches.
Marketing pro Tariq Hassan on how McDonald’s embraced its Donald Trump drive-thru moment
Q: How did you manage a situation when Donald Trump served fries from a McDonald's?
We focused on participating in culture without engaging in politics, promoting a message of inclusivity.
Marketing pro Tariq Hassan on how McDonald’s embraced its Donald Trump drive-thru moment
Q: What was the decision behind why you decided not to do a Super Bowl ad?
It came down to whether investing in a Super Bowl ad made sense given other strategic priorities for the year.
Freakonomics’ Stephen Dubner on why long-form podcasting isn't dead yet
Q: Is long-form podcasting shifting away from audience preference?
Stephen acknowledges there is a general belief that long-form is in decline but asserts their audience has remained stable.

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3. Sean Cohan
4. Stephen Dubner
5. Sarah Rogers
6. Ryan Lizza
7. Kevin O'Leary
8. Brian Reed

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