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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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Lauren Sherman joins Peter to report from New York Fashion Week, where insiders are fretting over a looming luxury slowdown—and the middle-class shoppers propping up the biggest brands. Then they size up new-ish GQ editor Adam Baidawi, whose bid to r... more

Marianna Sotomayor joins Peter from Dallas, where Republicans are gathering for a midterm convention that’s fast becoming a Trumpapalooza—even as they privately grapple with new data giving Democrats a strong shot at retaking the House. The pair also... more

Dylan Byers joins Peter to break down Maria Bartiromo’s sudden exit from Fox News after forwarding internal guidance to Peter Navarro, which triggered an angry call from the White House. Then they preview Sunday’s high-stakes ‘60 Minutes’ debut under... more

Ian Krietzberg joins Peter to unpack new revelations from OpenAI’s postmortem on this summer’s Hugging Face hack, in which the company’s agents broke their sandbox to infiltrate the open-source A.I. platform—and, it turns out, OpenAI’s infrastructure... more

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Recent Guests

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
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Episode: Politico's Power Play
Marc Beaugé
Journalist
Puck
Episode: Succession Obsession
Laura Loomer
MAGA influencer and political activist
Self-described MAGA figure
Episode: The G.O.P.’s Life After Lindsey
Dave McCormick
Pennsylvania Senator (interviewee)
U.S. Senate, Pennsylvania
Episode: Sen. McCormick’s Power Agenda
Brian Tyler Cohen
Progressive content creator and author
Independent creator / author of The Day After
Episode: Media Monday: Brian Tyler Cohen’s Media Gospel
Sandy Nurse
Activist with humanitarian background, later involved in Occupy
Unspecified in transcript
Episode: Occupy! An Unfinished Uprising, from Future Hindsight

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 731 ratings
  • 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
    Canada4 months ago
  • Plz

    No ads plz

    Tvrdutf

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grasspelt
    United States5 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 States7 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 States8 months ago

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The Man Who Tried to Save the Pentagon
Q: Why were Driscoll and Hegseth at odds over modernization and contracting with 'the primes'?
Driscoll pushed to hypermodernize, reduce dependence on big primes, and bring in startups and newer tech, while Hegseth sought to control the narrative and prefer familiar power structures and sources of influence.
The Man Who Tried to Save the Pentagon
Q: What does the army secretary actually do in the structure of the Pentagon?
The army secretary is the highest civilian in the Army, overseeing resources and modernization efforts to align with modern warfare needs, while the army chief of staff handles the military leadership and operations.
Grassroots vs. Gigawatts
Q: What is driving the grassroots backlash against data centers and AI expansion?
A convergence of environmental concerns (water use, energy demand, noise), local governance tensions, and worry about job losses and landscape impact is fueling a grassroots movement that politicians are now trying to address through moratoriums and regulatory frameworks.
60 Minutes of Fame
Q: Do you think the editorial shakeups will actually affect the product viewers get?
He believes the show will not turn radically overnight and that while there will be changes, the core of 60 Minutes—its journalistic intent—will strive to maintain quality, with adjustments in how ideas and talent are deployed.
60 Minutes of Fame
Q: So what should we expect, Dylan, from the new season of CBS?
Dylan expects new faces but also a strategic balance, with some veteran anchors retained to reassure viewers, while a younger, potentially sharper set of correspondents could refresh the program without losing its core identity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Powers That Be: Daily

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

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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2. Ramona Shelburne
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