Each week, Vanity Fair special correspondent Brian Stelter examines the powerful forces driving today’s news and politics. Through incisive conversations with newsmakers, journalists, politicians, and Vanity Fair’s own experts, Stelter reveals the story behind the story. Share your thoughts via our Listener Survey here: https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/222b/75187?pin=1&uBRANDLINK=5&uCHANNELLINK=2 For more from Inside the Hive, visit vanityfair.com/podcast/inside-the-hive
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Little Gold Men is the inside story of Hollywood, from awards shows and red-carpet premieres to the hard work and whisper campaigns that get people there. Weekly episodes feature obsessive, expert conversations about the best of television and film, with special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics. LGM also dives deep into Oscar history, and offers insight into all the other awards that make up Hollywood’s continual dash toward glitz and glory. For more on Little Gold Men, vi ...
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Unimaginable secrets. Unyielding power. Devastating rifts and shocking allegiances. With surprising new interviews as well as historic sound, Vanity Fair’s DYNASTY examines the ties that bind the one of the most influential families in the world today, taking you inside their lives for a glimpse at the inner workings of privilege. DYNASTY goes deep on the modern Windsors with Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent Katie Nicholl and staff writer Erin Vanderhoof, who reexamine the complex, sometime ...
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Join Pam Drucker Mann, Global Chief Revenue Officer of Conde Nast, in a special series that tackles some of the most pressing (and provocative) issues we face as a society — and how the media at large can affect, shape and bring about change. In an ever changing media landscape – this is a podcast that ponders the role that the media could or should play in these challenging and chaotic times. Are we both progressing and regressing? Are there always such divergent ups and downs on the path f ...
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A weekly podcast from Vanity Fair's Josh Duboff and Julie Miller exploring the ins and outs of pop culture, entertainment, and celebrity. Pour yourself a glass of champagne (or two), and join us as we go in-depth on the celebrity narratives and storylines— from Kate Middleton to the Kardashians— we are obsessed with each week.
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There’s power, especially for young women, in talking about money: how much we make, how much we spend—and how money impacts our identities and our relationships. She Makes Money Moves, a podcast from Glamour and Condé Nast Entertainment, is your invitation to join the conversation. Hosted by Glamour editor-in-chief Samantha Barry, She Makes Money Moves shares intimate, unscripted stories from women across the country along with advice from financial experts to help guide these women—and wom ...
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Host Brian Stelter is joined by veteran Democratic operative Lis Smith to examine the campaign inside the Democratic Party to stop Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from spoiling the presidential election. They discuss why the Democratic Party is "leaving nothing to chance" this election cycle and the motives behind implementing a war room to explicitly ensure…
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Little Gold Men Goes Apocalyptic: The Creators of 'Fallout' Tell All
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In a live show from Los Angeles, we explore the polarized critical reactions to Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis at Cannes, plus Fallout stars Walton Goggins and Aaron Moten join us, along with showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet, to delve into secrets of the apocalyptic drama and the classic Western influences that shaped its story. Hosted by Van…
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Juno Temple and Calista Flockhart on Taking Big Risks in Their New Shows
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We’re talking about two juicy limited-series performances on this week’s interview episode. Juno Temple first digs deep into her Fargo transformation and what it felt like to pull that off fresh out of Ted Lasso. Then, Ally McBeal and Brothers & Sisters alum Calista Flockart talks her welcome return to TV in the new season of Feud—and how good it f…
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Back to Black and the State of the Music Biopic
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From Elvis to Bob Marley: One Love, the music biopic has proven back in fashion with theatergoers, even if their quality can sometimes (increasingly?) leave much to be desired. This week, Vanity Fair staff writer Savannah Walsh joins Richard and David to break down how the new Amy Winehouse drama, Back to Black, fits into this trend, before reflect…
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Trump on Trial: The "Big Whoa" Moment (So Far)
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As the Trump hush money trial heads toward closing arguments, CNN's chief legal correspondent Paula Reid tells host Brian Stelter about the biggest surprises thus far and previews the range of possible outcomes from the jury. Reid also shares an inside look at day-to-day television news coverage of the trial.…
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Mariska Hargitay and Bowen Yang Hit Thrilling New Milestones
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Celebrating her 25th year as a part of the Law & Order franchise, SVU star Mariska Hargitay joins Richard in-studio for a thoughtful, at times emotional reflection on the iconic role of Olivia Benson. Later, David catches up with current Saturday Night Live MVP Bowen Yang, exploring his own season of breakthroughs and firsts. Follow us on Twitter a…
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Despite strong reviews and a lack of competition in theaters, The Fall Guy fell flat at the box office last weekend, an ominous kickoff to the summer season. VF's Hollywood editor Hillary Busis joins Richard and David to discuss other early May disappointments, including Chris Pine's Poolman and Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted—and search for some potent…
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The Importance of Culture for Marketers with Merz Aesthetic’s Patrick Urban
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This special episode focuses on how publishers and marketers are shifting strategies as consumer behavior continues to evolve faster than light. Kayleigh Barber, Media Editor at Digiday, lays out today’s landscape, with advertisers now looking beyond traditional low-calorie KPIs. Then we hear from Patrick Urban, President of Merz Aesthetics North A…
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Why Black Twitter Isn’t Fleeing Elon Musk’s X
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From ‘Scandal’ to social justice, Black Twitter has dominated digital discourse, a phenomenon Prentice Penny explores in his new Hulu docuseries, “Black Twitter: A People's History,” based on Jason Parham's 2021 feature for Wired. Penny and Parham, along with J Wortham of the New York Times Magazine, join host Brian Stelter to discuss Black Twitter…
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Jean Smart on Her Triumphant Hacks Return, Plus The Morning Show’s New Secret Weapon
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Emmy winner Jean Smart kicks off this week’s interview episode in a lively conversation with VF senior Hollywood correspondent Julie Miller about the third season of Hacks, from its increased physical demands on the actress to the deepening of her relationship with co-star Hannah Einbinder. Then, staff writer Savannah Walsh catches up with Nicole B…
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Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt Rescue 'The Fall Guy'
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It's a weekend of appealingly starry movie releases, with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt lending steamy chemistry to The Fall Guy and Anne Hathaway anchoring the new rom-com The Idea of You. VF’s senior Hollywood correspondent Julie Miller joins David and Richard to discuss the two films as well as the impressive third season of Hacks, premiering Thu…
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'We Got Locked in the Bathroom' by Secret Service: Notes from the Trump Trial
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Host Brian Stelter examines the media circus surrounding Donald Trump's hush money trial with Olivia Nuzzi, Washington correspondent for New York magazine, and Vanity Fair staff writer Dan Adler. They discuss what it's like to cover the criminal trial today while it seemingly feels like 2016 and why it's essential for journalists in the courtroom t…
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Take a Wild Ride With Timothy Olyphant, and Meet the Breakout Star of I Saw the TV Glow
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There are interviews, and there are Timothy Olyphant interviews. We learn this on today's episode as the Justified: City Primeval star joins David for a delightfully freewheeling, at times slightly unhinged conversation about everything from filming the new Alien series to the person he hopes beats him at the Emmys this year. Then, Richard catches …
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The End of Shōgun and the Beginning of a Thrilling Emmys Race
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The hottest new series of the year so far, Shōgun concluded its epic run on Hulu this past week with a stellar finale. Vanity Fair TV correspondent Joy Press joins the show to discuss how the FX series’ many merits—from its intricate detailing of 17th century Japanese customs to its striking cinematography—have positioned it as an Emmys front-runne…
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“You Can’t Believe This Happened”: A “Surreal” Trial and Tabloid Tales of Donald Trump
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On this week’s Inside the Hive with Brian Stelter, Vanity Fair writer Dan Adler and Hollywood Reporter special correspondent Lachlan Cartwright examine Donald Trump’s sordid relationship with David Pecker, the former National Enquirer executive at the center of the ex-president’s criminal hush money trial in Manhattan. Adler and Cartwight, both rep…
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Interviews: Sandra Oh on The Sympathizer and Carrie Coon on The Gilded Age
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Sandra Oh joins the show fresh off of her debut episode on The Sympathizer to discuss the impact that HBO's new limited series, which re-examines the Vietnam War through an alternately satirical and poignant lens, has had on her as an industry veteran. Then, Carrie Coon reflects on the breakout success of The Gilded Age's second season—and preparin…
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David and Richard are joined by New York Magazine features writer Rachel Handler for a deep dive into the 2024 Cannes Film Festival lineup, from the big-name auteurs returning to the Croisette including Francis Ford Coppola and Yorgos Lanthimos to the buzzy titles already stirring up controversy, like the Donald Trump-Roy Cohn drama The Apprentice.…
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25 Years After Columbine: Why The Massacre Was a Turning Point for America
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Host Brian Stelter checks in with Vanity Fair’s Dan Adler, who describes the strange scene at Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Then Stelter speaks with “Columbine” author Dave Cullen about the 25th anniversary of the Colorado school shooting. Cullen discusses what changed, and what didn't, about American culture, police practices and gun laws. He a…
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Interviews: Kiefer Sutherland on The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial and Ambika Mod on One Day
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Kiefer Sutherland joins the podcast this week to discuss his scene-stealing work in William Friedkin’s final film, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, and the ways he’s been rethinking his prolific career. Then, Ambika Mod stops by for a chat about her wrenching performance in Netflix’s chart-topping limited series, One Day. Follow us on Twitter and In…
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From WIRED Politics Lab: How Election Deniers Are Weaponizing Tech To Disrupt November
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This is a preview episode of WIRED Politics Lab. Election deniers are mobilizing their supporters and rolling out new tech to disrupt the November election. These groups are already organizing on hyperlocal levels, and learning to monitor polling places, target election officials, and challenge voter rolls. And though their work was once fringe, it…
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Host Brian Stelter speaks with ESPN women's basketball reporter Alexa Philippou and Vanity Fair contributing editor Tom Kludt about a sport seemingly at an inflection point and surging in interest at both the college and pro levels. The group discusses stars who have helped drive enthusiasm for the game, including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and coa…
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Civil War and The Sympathizer: Stark, Diverging Portraits of America At War With Itself
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Life during wartime is terrifyingly imagined in the new A24 film Civil War, and provocatively revisited in HBO's Emmy-contending The Sympathizer. Which of the two lands more resoundingly in the current moment, and will controversy follow either project? Plus, we ask whether the Traitors phenomenon can shake up a very stale Emmy race. Follow us on T…
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Interview: Alex Edelman (Just For Us) and Anna Sawai (Shōgun, Monarch)
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This week’s interview episode features two dynamic talents starting to introduce themselves to much larger (read: national TV) audiences. First, Alex Edelman speaks with Hillary Busis about winding down his lauded, years-long solo stage show Just For Us with a rousing HBO special. Then, David Canfield catches up with Shōgun’s breakout star Anna Saw…
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Julianne Moore, Andrew Scott, and the Heavy Hitters Entering the Emmys Race
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With this week’s premieres of Netflix’s Ripley, Starz’s Mary & George, and Apple’s Sugar, some big names are officially in the Emmys hunt: Andrew Scott, Julianne Moore, and Colin Farrell. How will they fare in a strike-affected season? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our e…
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Interview: Amy Ryan (Sugar) and Andrea Riseborough (The Regime, Alice & Jack)
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We’ve got two Oscar-nominated actresses pulling double duty on this week’s interview episode. First, Amy Ryan takes a break from her current acclaimed Broadway run of Doubt to discuss with David Canfield her scene-stealing work opposite Colin Farrell in Sugar. Then, Chris Murphy catches up with Andrea Riseborough, hot off her final episode of The R…
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While we just wrapped a strike-delayed Emmys season a few months ago, we're already in full swing on the next one. We break down some of the big new contenders set to make a splash, including Shōgun and Lessons in Chemistry, while wondering if anything can take down past champs like The Bear and The Crown. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawar…
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Trump's Truth Social Is a Meme Stock—So What Happens Next?
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Host Brian Stelter speaks with journalist Scott Nover about how Donald Trump, in the midst of legal and financial turmoil, just got a huge lifeline by way of Truth Social. No, the social media network for the MAGA crowd isn’t suddenly a raging success. But through a “meme stock media merger,” as Nover recently described it for Vanity Fair, the pres…
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Interview: Tom Hiddleston (Loki) and Maya Erskine (Mr. & Mrs. Smith)
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It’s been 15 years since Tom Hiddleston debuted the character of Loki in the MCU, and in conversation with Kara Warner, the actor reflects on that long, complex journey to the second season of his Disney+ series. Then, David Canfield catches up with Maya Erskine, who gives a powerhouse performance opposite Donald Glover in Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Follow …
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Our Way Too Early 2025 Oscar Predictions
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Joe Reid returns and Rebecca Ford makes a very special brief appearance from maternity leave for our annual tradition: making predictions about the awards year ahead, and looking back at how much we got wrong this time last year. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @karajwarner, @davidcanfield9…
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Delay, Delay, Delay: Will Trump Ever Be Held Accountable?
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Host Brian Stelter examines the many criminal charges against Donald Trump with Bess Levin, a politics correspondent at Vanity Fair, and Vanity Fair staff writer Dan Adler. They discuss the details of the four indictments, including whether the tone of the Manhattan "hush money" case featuring the contents of a 2005 Access Hollywood tape will come …
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Interview: Alison Brie (Apples Never Fall) and Anthony Boyle (Masters of the Air and Manhunt)
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David Canfield catches up with two stars of some of the spring's biggest shows. First, Alison Brie takes on a black sheep role in the Peacock family drama Apples Never Fall. Then, Anthony Boyle is juggling several types of breakout roles on two Apple historical series, Masters of the Air and the upcoming Manhunt. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram …
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