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The Powers That Be: Daily

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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... more

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In this special episode, Leigh Ann Caldwell sits down with Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks to discuss why the Clarity Act couldn’t get across the finish line, whether a deal can still happen in the lame duck, and why the crypto industry is making a h... more

Julia Alexander joins Peter to dig into a new wave of A.I. agents, from Meta’s Muse to OpenAI’s Dots, and whether these tools can actually reach mass adoption or are simply products of an “optimization culture” bubble. They also get into Disney’s str... more

Dylan Byers joins Peter to untangle the game of executive musical chairs at Condé Nast and Paramount–WBD as David Ellison taps outgoing Mattel chief Ynon Kreiz as his co-C.E.O., and Condé C.E.O. Roger Lynch in turn announces he’s leaving the media co... more

Marianna Sotomayor joins Peter for a midterm vibe check as Democratic optimism runs high and some in the party are lobbying for eleventh-hour investments in Senate races like South Carolina, stretch Mississippi, and Florida. But Marianna sounds a not... more

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Recent Guests

Lakshya Jain
Elections analyst, runs Political Data at The Argument and founder of Split Ticket
The Argument / Split Ticket
Episode: Can We Actually Trust the Midterm Polls?
Alex Brizowitz
Trump's social media and media advisor, Gen Z audience advocate
Trump campaign / MAGA media arm
Episode: The G.O.P.’s Midterm NFL Blitz
Alex Bruesewitz
MAGA movement's social media strategist, CEO of X Strategies
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Episode: How to Break the Internet (and Win Campaigns), With Alex Bruesewitz
Rahm Emanuel
Former White House Chief of Staff; former Chicago Mayor; potential 2028 presidential candidate
Democratic Party / Former Office Roles
Episode: Are Democrats Out of Ideas? with Rahm Emanuel
Jessica Lessin
Founder, Editor in Chief, and CEO of The Information
The Information
Episode: The Information Age
Peter Hamby
Puck journalist and political media analyst
Puck
Episode: Do Democrats Need a Rebrand?
Ramona Shelburne
ESPN sports reporter and contributor to Puck
ESPN/Puck
Episode: How Iger Got the Lakers
Garrett Langley
CEO of Flock
Flock
Episode: Flock and Awe
Jonathan Greenberger
Editor-in-Chief, Politico
Politico
Episode: Politico's Power Play

Hosts

Peter Hamby
Host of The Powers That Be Daily; senior journalist with a focus on politics and media strategy
Dylan Byers
Host, frequent contributor and analyst with a focus on media and politics

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 745 ratings
  • The Powers That Don’t

    A bit of “gentle criticism” for Peter Hamby.

    Hamby devoted plenty of airtime to wondering whether there was really “anything here” in Pablo Torre’s Clippers reporting, invoking “clouts and clicks,” a “conspiratorial tone,” and Torre’s allegedly self-congratulating style.

    Then the reporting held up.

    It took one podcast to concede, “Pablo Torre was right”, a second podcast to admit Torre earned “a much deserved victory lap”. Curiously, the three words “I was wrong” remain just out of reach. more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Another view - Rothko
    United States24 days ago
  • Great podcast

    I listen regularly—enjoy it and learn a lot

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lover of books and podcasts
    United States2 months ago
  • Interrupted

    “I’ll let you answer after I finish interrupting you.” First and last time listening to this podcast. The host Peter Hamby asked his guest a question then proceeded to interrupt his reply 5 times in 10 seconds. Very irritating. If you’re a know-it-all Peter Hamby, own it, don’t invite guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    roodax
    Canada5 months ago
  • Plz

    No ads plz

    Tvrdutf

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grasspelt
    United States6 months ago
  • Fashion People

    This was a wonderful episode! Who knew there is an official NFL stylist. Great conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peggy Lisb
    United States8 months ago

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The G.O.P.’s Midterm NFL Blitz
Q: What does the Warner Brothers Paramount merger mean for sports streaming and rights?
The merger could consolidate leadership in sports properties, potentially reshaping which assets stay or move, with CBS Sports and other brands likely to be reorganized under a unified sports unit, while big rights (NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC) remain highly valuable.
The G.O.P.’s Midterm NFL Blitz
Q: What has jumped out to you so far this season?
John Ourand notes early-season surprises, including Tom Brady's live-on-air moment and the ongoing emphasis on international expansion, youth touch football, and the sustained heft of NFL advertising dollars across broadcast and digital, with aggressive buys in battleground markets.
The Trump-Xi Summit Showdown
Q: Are Trump and Xi going to solve all of our concerns about AI this week?
While there is pressure to achieve progress, both sides seem unlikely to land a comprehensive, lasting agreement; instead, the conversation is likely to yield incremental steps and a cautious framework rather than a sweeping grand deal.
Can We Actually Trust the Midterm Polls?
Q: Why are primary polls more prone to misses than general election polls, and how should readers interpret early primary results?
Primary polling is more volatile due to a larger share of open voters and last-minute shifts; a candidate's positive or negative news cycle can disproportionately affect primary voters. Massachusetts examples showed better alignment, but Michigan and Wisconsin missed badly due to local dynamics and late-breaking events. Readers should consider primary context and the panel's history when evaluating results.
Can We Actually Trust the Midterm Polls?
Q: What makes some polls more trustworthy than others, and how should a general voter assess polls they see online?
Trustworthy polls tend to disclose transparent methodologies, sample weights, and ideally provide access to microdata or at least a clear data appendix. Polls that use verified respondent pools (phone verification, voter-file matching) and avoid raw online panels without validation are more reliable. When in doubt, compare multiple polls and look for consistency across methods.

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This show centers on power dynamics across four pillars of American influence: finance, politics, tech, and entertainment. Episodes typically feature sharp, insider-style analysis from veteran hosts and guests, with a penchant for linking macro trends to real-world implications—such as how policy, markets, or tech innovation shape daily life, consumer costs, and political outcomes. Noteworthy is the blend of high-profile guests, strong data-driven context, and a clear editorial stance that often probes power players and strategic decisions in major institutions.

Listeners are likely drawn to sophisticated political and business storytelling, with curiosity about how leadership, strategy, and policy intersect in the U.S. and globally. The s... more

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