Channels with Peter Kafka
Vox Media Podcast NetworkMedia and tech aren’t just intersecting — they’re fully intertwined. And to understand how those worlds work, and what they mean for you, veteran journalist Peter Kafka talks to industry leaders, upstarts and observers - and gets them to spell it out in plain, BS-free English. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 596 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Business NewsNewsTechnology | |||
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Highly enjoy! Keeps me informed and think abt different angles
Apple Podcasts5LibbyAPierson
United States2 months ago - shillout
why did bankoff sell to murdoch? money. everything else is just corporate shilling at its worst. vox has an penchant for platforming that. … maybe ad kickbacks who knows.
Apple Podcasts2familieheinzbecker
Germany3 months ago - 2 - down from 4-5
Peter is going into becoming Tucker Carlson of media business
Annoyingly long monologues and unproductive interruptions of guests are turnoffs for me.
It used to be much better - podcasters tend to turn into TV talking heads , talking about themselves - little less me me me blabber, and a little more information is needed
Apple Podcasts2igormaxUnited States9 months ago - Don't talk over the guests!!
Kafka's podcasts are always hit or miss for me but Channels has gone down to 20% hit 80% miss
A recent example of why it's mostly miss is the October interview with the Guardian
The difference between their model and typical US news models is intrinsically interesting, but Kafka just can't exercise enough discipline to shut up and let the guest talk without constant interruptions
I can listen to aggressive mansplaining anytime, anywhere
I don't want to hear it from a professional podcast... more
Apple Podcasts2Qwertiop8United Statesa year ago - He does talk a lot
I agree he should let the guests talk more.
Apple Podcasts1JournalistikitUnited Statesa year ago
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What is Channels about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on media, technology, and business strategy, featuring conversations with editors, founders, and executives shaping how content is produced and distributed in a digital-first era. Episodes frequently examine media consolidation, platform dynamics, AI implications, creator economies, and the evolving role of traditional brands in a fragmented landscape. Notable strengths include access to high-profile guests across journalism, tech, and entertainment, plus a clear focus on practical implications for publishers, advertisers, and creators seeking to navigate disruption. The format tends to balance big-picture industry shifts with concrete examples and strategic takeaways, making it useful for listeners who want actionable ins... more
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1. John Ourand
2. Joanna Stern
3. Oliver Darcy
4. Lucas Shaw
5. Tyler Denk
6. Chris Balfe
7. Joe Kahn
8. Joe Weisenthal
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