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The Powers That Be: Daily

Puck | Audacy
Donald Trump
Netflix
NFL
Openai
Paramount
Democratic Party
Republican Party
CBS News
Government Shutdown
Artificial Intelligence
Warner Bros. Discovery
Bari Weiss
Democrats
Iran
NBA
Youtube
Congress
Disney
Politico
Gavin Newsom

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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Eriq Gardner joins Peter to dig into the whispers around Washington that Netflix is quietly working to torpedo the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. Then they consider whether state attorneys general, including California’s Rob Bonta, have the ... more

Dylan Byers joins Peter to preview this weekend’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where Donald Trump’s first-ever attendance is already rattling the media class. And the guest list isn’t helping: Bari Weiss has tapped Stephen Miller and Pete Hegs... more

Bill Cohan joins Peter to make sense of Wall Street’s latest head-scratcher—big banks posting record profits, even as an Iran-driven energy shock accelerates inflation and sends gas prices climbing. What’s driving the disconnect between economic anxi... more

Julia Ioffe joins Peter as the clock runs down on Wednesday’s deadline to reach a deal with Iran and end the conflict. Julia explains why a resolution seems increasingly unlikely—and parses Trump’s narrowing options as public opposition to the confli... more

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Recent Guests

Todd Young
Senator from Indiana, Republican; Intelligence Committee member
United States Senate
Episode: Senator Todd Young on Trump’s Iran Endgame
Mike Florio
Founder of Pro Football Talk, NFL journalist
Pro Football Talk
Episode: How Much NFL Is Too Much?
Gary Knell
Former NPR chief and Sesame Workshop leader
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Episode: Carr Crash at the F.C.C.
Jessica Rosenworcel
Former FCC chairperson
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Episode: Carr Crash at the F.C.C.
John Ourand
Author of the Varsity private email and media journalist
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Draymond Green
Professional basketball player, four-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
Episode: Presenting The Draymond Green Show | Draymond Green Versus Skip Bayless
Miyako Bellizzi
Costume designer
Self/Film projects (Marty Supreme, etc.)
Episode: Miyako Supreme
Sam Feist
Dean of Washington, DC, CEO of C-Span
C-Span / former CNN Washington Bureau Chief
Episode: The CBS–CNN Marriage Proposal
Leigh Ann Caldwell
Colleague co-host and explainer on the bill
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Hosts

Peter Hamby
Host of The Powers That Be Daily
Dylan Byers
Host of The Grill Room

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 704 ratings
  • Fashion People

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peggy Lisb
    United States2 months ago
  • Wow - a 7 min United Health infomercial today.

    Must be in deep financial trouble as they shamelessly sell their soul to soulless UHC

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PVBrisketBoi
    United States3 months ago
  • Water carriers

    Sometimes I feel that they’re too smart to be as gullible as they around Bari Weiss. I can’t think of anything she’s done that they’d give her the benefit of the doubt headed into CBS. Also did they see the Erika Kirk interview? She was tossed softball after softball. Can’t believe they said she was “grilled.”

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mhgreen3000
    United States4 months ago
  • Notre Dame discussion

    Love the powers that be but I fear Hamby needs a bigger social circle. He says he doesn’t know anyone who doesn’t think Alabama would “gut” ND head to head. But before the final rankings, oddsmakers had ND favored over Bama (and Oklahoma and Miami too) on a neutral field. Also, ND had better odds than Bama to win the whole thing. Unfortunately, the committee left the hottest team in the country (except perhaps Indiana) out of the playoff. It’s a shame.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Litos7193
    United States4 months ago
  • Painfully corporate and Millennial

    I can’t imagine a zoomer listening to this and not falling asleep

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Grant-Louis
    United States4 months ago

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Feedback ranges from praise for deep reporting to frustration with ad breaks and format.
Many reviews highlight high-quality guests but note some perceived bias in coverage.

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Talking Points

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Senator Todd Young on Trump’s Iran Endgame
Q: How are you going to vote on this?
He intends to vote no, citing concerns about the War Powers process and the need for clearer justification and legislative authorization.
Hegseth’s Enemy Within
Q: Is Pete Hegseth safe in this job?
The discussion frames Hegseth as precarious due to public perception and internal Pentagon politics, with callers noting ongoing pressure and potential shifts as political dynamics evolve.
Hegseth’s Enemy Within
Q: The question I have, though, why didn't Marco Rubio go to either of these things?
Julia explains that Vance aligned with a far-right, populist wing in Europe, differentiating Rubio's traditional neocon stance; Vance's diplomacy style and overseas campaigning are controversial and polarizing.
How Much NFL Is Too Much?
Q: What timeline is likely for new NFL media deals given current negotiations?
The host and guest discuss that there is a push to lock in agreements by early 2027 with potential renegotiation or adjustments if deals slip, but timelines are uncertain due to regulatory scrutiny and the evolving tech/media environment.
How Much NFL Is Too Much?
Q: Does the NFL need its broadcast antitrust exemption anymore?
The guest suggests that the exemption has historically preserved a stable, shared market for broadcasts, but with the NFL's growing leverage and the shifting media landscape, there is debate about whether it remains necessary or could constrain the league's flexibility in negotiating with networks.

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What is The Powers That Be: Daily about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program delivers fast-paced, insider-level conversations across power centers in Washington, Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. Episodes frequently dissect politics, media dynamics, and high-stakes business deals, often featuring veteran reporters and industry insiders who map how policy, markets, and culture unfold in real time. A standout is the willingness to connect political strategy with media and tech industry movements, giving listeners a tangible sense of why decisions in one arena ripple across others. The cadence—daily, weekday short to mid-length discussions with sharp guests—makes it a go-to for executives and professionals who want quick, informed takes on current power plays and their downstream effects. A notab... more

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