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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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New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor joins Mixed Signals to explain how she’s revealed the secrets of internal deliberations behind the ceremony and black robes of the US Supreme Court. Max and Ben ask whether the court is actually leaki... more

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Is television the final form of all media? Derek Thompson, the co-author of Abundance, podcaster, and Atlantic writer joins Mixed Signals to explain what he sees as the forces behind what Ben and Max keep observing: The way in which podcasts and othe... more

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Will Welch is the global editorial director of GQ, and has been the editor-in-chief of its US operation since 2019. On this week’s Mixed Signals, Welch talks to Ben and Max about how the magazine plans to address men amid the prominence of the manosp... more

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Ken Burns has been telling the story of America through his entire career with genre-defining documentaries on the Civil War, the Vietnam War, and now the American Revolution. This week, Ben and Max bring on the renowned documentarian to talk about h... more

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Recent Guests

Derek Thompson
Co-host of the Plain English podcast and contributing editor at The Atlantic.
Plain English, The Atlantic
Episode: Derek Thompson on why everything is becoming television, and whether democracy can survive it
Will Welch
Editor-in-Chief of GQ
GQ
Episode: GQ Editor Will Welch on masculinity, celebrities, and staying cool as he ages
Ken Burns
Renowned documentarian known for his historical documentaries.
PBS
Episode: Ken Burns on the future of PBS, the new age of media, and why documentaries will outlast TikTok
Craig Brommers
Chief Marketing Officer of American Eagle, known for his innovative marketing strategies and campaigns
American Eagle
Episode: The inside story of Sydney Sweeney's 'Great Jeans' — and why American Eagle ignored crisis comms
Alison Roman
An acclaimed chef and author known for her recipes and food columns
Episode: Alison Roman on cookbooks, food influencers, and the surprising way AI is changing her recipes
Jonah Weiner
Co-author of Blackbird Spyplane, a newsletter on fashion and culture
Blackbird Spyplane
Episode: Blackbird Spyplane’s Jonah Weiner on Substack, resisting selling out, and Obama’s pants legacy
Mark Lazarus
CEO of Versant, overseeing brands like MSNBC and CNBC after their spin-off from NBC Universal.
Versant
Episode: Can MS survive without NBC? Inside CEO Mark Lazarus’ efforts to save cable’s great brands
Malcolm Gladwell
Author, journalist, and podcaster, known for his bestseller 'The Tipping Point' and for being a co-founder of Pushkin Industries.
Pushkin Industries
Episode: Malcolm Gladwell’s theories on podcasting, America, and Joe Rogan
Roula Khalaf
Editor-in-Chief of the Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: How to be elite in the age of populism, with the FT’s Roula Khalaf

Hosts

Ben Smith
Editor-in-Chief of Semafor Media, Ben Smith is known for his extensive background in journalism and media commentary, engaging in insightful discussions on media trends and ethics.
Max Tani
Media editor with a focus on the intersection of technology and journalism, Max Tani co-hosts discussions that bring forward the evolving nature of media and cultural narratives.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 352 ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States3 months ago
  • Like the guests mute the hosts

    I want to like the show but the hosts are difficult to hear. The Nick Denton episode is amazing credit where credit is deserved but my word describing pablo torre for an eternity only to have the guest describe his platform made me feel dumber for having heard it.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bahzeal
    United States3 months ago
  • 👍🏽

    Great niche, but to give a platform for human garbage like Clay Travis is sad. The shamelessness of that opportunist is off the charts. It takes away from your credibility to stoop that low.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Visc@B@rc@1
    United States3 months ago
  • Insightful, thought provoking

    I always enjoy listening to Mixed Signals, and I leave with new ideas, things to reflect on and share with my team. Highly recommend it to anyone in Communications, PR or Marketing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KJZ 1992
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many find value in the depth of analyses provided, particularly how they relate to contemporary media narratives.
Some criticisms focus on the delivery and clarity of hosts, suggesting improvements could enhance listener experience.
Listeners appreciate the broad scope of guests, noting that they bring provocative and insightful perspectives on media issues.
Feedback highlights the respect shown to guests while still addressing challenging topics, which many find refreshing.
The dynamic between the hosts is often praised, with audiences enjoying their conversational style and chemistry.

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Derek Thompson on why everything is becoming television, and whether democracy can survive it
Q: When you say everything is TV, you're not talking about how everything is just the office or everybody's just watching Mad Men constantly now. You're arguing something else. Can you explain a little bit about what you mean?
Thompson discusses how traditional forms of media are adapting to become more like television, blurring the lines between media formats.
Ken Burns on the future of PBS, the new age of media, and why documentaries will outlast TikTok
Q: What do you think about promoting PBS through your film tour?
Ken believes that speaking about PBS and its importance through his film tour is essential, as he shares a unified message of support for PBS across various platforms.
The inside story of Sydney Sweeney's 'Great Jeans' — and why American Eagle ignored crisis comms
Q: How do you pitch this to Sydney Sweeney?
Sydney is known as a marketing force and had authentically worn American Eagle jeans, making the conversation easier.
The inside story of Sydney Sweeney's 'Great Jeans' — and why American Eagle ignored crisis comms
Q: What is the first conversation where you say, what about Sydney Sweeney?
American Eagle wanted to create the IT campaign of 2025 and Sydney was seen as the duality of appeal they needed.
The inside story of Sydney Sweeney's 'Great Jeans' — and why American Eagle ignored crisis comms
Q: Did you anticipate that there was going to be any sort of criticism of the campaign?
No, we did not anticipate anyone criticizing this campaign over eugenics, it's absurd; the campaign was about the jeans and her story.

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1. Derek Thompson
2. Will Welch
3. Ken Burns
4. Craig Brommers
5. Alison Roman
6. Jonah Weiner
7. Mark Lazarus
8. Malcolm Gladwell

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