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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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Latest Episodes

Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss Peter Rice’s takeover at Netflix and whether he can win back attention from YouTube. Then they turn to ESPN letting Troy Aikman walk, and why it may signal a peak in NFL rights.

Veteran pollster John Della Volpe joins Peter to discuss why young men who took a chance on Donald Trump now regret their vote—the surging price of gas, unaffordable groceries, tariffs, the war in Iran. Then they turn to the nuances that have made De... more

Marianna Sotomayor joins Peter to look past Election Day at the chaos that could follow: If Democrats reclaim the House, the lame-duck session may turn combustible with spending bills to pass, Republicans refusing to show up, and Democrats potentiall... more

Dylan Byers joins Peter with a grab bag of Paramount intrigue: whether Ellison will cut a content deal with Elon Musk and Starlink, what Jon Stewart’s Daily Show extension reveals about Ellison’s politics, and why the media class can’t stop talking a... more

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Recent Guests

JB Pritzker
Governor of Illinois
Office of the Governor of Illinois
Episode: The Case for Shutting Down A.I., with JB Pritzker
Eriq Gardner
Journalist who reports on entertainment and sports law, associated with Puck
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Episode: The Wild Saga of Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 Ball
Julia Ioffe
Correspondent discussing Russia/Ukraine and energy politics
Episode: Is Trump Abandoning Ukraine?
Marianna Sotomayor
DC reporter covering Capitol Hill
The Washington Post? (context suggests prominent DC reporter)
Episode: Hakeem Jeffries’s D.S.A. Tsuris
Jeff Kaufmann
Chairman of the Iowa Republican Party
Iowa Republican Party
Episode: Can MAHA Keep Iowa Red? with Jeff Kaufmann
Lauren Sherman-Fresh
Parisian fashion journalist joining from Fashion Weeks
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Episode: Gucci and Louis Vuitton’s Haute Mess
John Ourand
Sports media journalist, host of the Varsity Podcast; contributed reporting on sports media deals
Puck; Varsity Podcast; Sports Business Journal
Episode: What’s Next for Tony Romo and CBS?
Jon Kelly
Media journalist and guest analyst
Puck
Episode: Skydance’s Brain Trust & Condé After Roger
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Governor of New Mexico
Governor, State of New Mexico
Episode: How to Win New Mexico in ’28, with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

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 748 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
    4
    Another view - Rothko
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I listen regularly—enjoy it and learn a lot

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lover of books and podcasts
    United States3 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
    Canada6 months ago
  • Plz

    No ads plz

    Tvrdutf

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grasspelt
    United States7 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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Hakeem Jeffries’s D.S.A. Tsuris
Q: This might be a dumb question, but before we go to break, Hakeem Jeffries will be the speaker if Democrats win the House, right?
Yes, the consensus among strategists is that Jeffries would be the speaker if Democrats secure a majority, though some progressives have yet to commit to supporting him, signaling ongoing leverage from various wings of the party.
Anthropic’s Rogue Trip & Superintelligence Fever!
Q: Is the sudden arrival of the term superintelligence just a ploy from CEOs to please the president, or is it something else entirely?
Ian explains that it's largely a branding shift tied to political messaging and marketing, with tech leaders adopting the term to align with the administration's framing, rather than signaling a fundamentally new technical capability.
The Wild Saga of Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 Ball
Q: Tell me about this home run ball. One, why it's so valuable. And then two, what is the lawsuit about?
The ball is exceptionally valuable because it represents a historic milestone—50 home runs and 50 stolen bases—placed in a modern context by an auction that drew millions, with three men contending over ownership and the resulting legal battles over who gets the proceeds and who was entitled to the ball.
The Case for Shutting Down A.I., with JB Pritzker
Q: Do you think Kalshi and similar platforms should be regulated or restricted?
The guest notes Kalshi operates in a regulatory gray area in Illinois, with state-level actions including court actions to rein in unregulated aspects, and calls for stronger federal oversight to prevent corruption and protect consumers.
The Case for Shutting Down A.I., with JB Pritzker
Q: What would be in a federal bill on job protection and AI guardrails?
The guest suggests the bill would be broader than just guardrails, focusing on fair wealth distribution from AI, training, and infrastructure investments to support communities, with states playing a key role in early policy shaping.

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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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