Join Puck’s chief political columnist, MSNBC/NBC News national affairs analyst, and best-selling author John Heilemann as he roams the corridors of power and influence in America on this twice-weekly interview show, taking you behind the scenes and beyond the headlines with the people who shape and shift our culture: icons and up-and-comers, incumbents and insurgents, moguls and machers in the overlapping worlds of politics, entertainment, tech, business, sports, media, and beyond. The conve ...
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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 Audacy, new episodes publish daily, Monday-Friday.
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Puck Sports Correspondent John Ourand and a rotating cast of industry insiders take you deep inside the executive suites and owner boxes that run the entire sports business. You’ll hear interviews with everyone from players to network execs and everyone in between. The Varsity is an extension of John's private email for Puck by the same name. New episodes publish twice-weekly, every Wednesday and Sunday.
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The West's obsession with Vladimir Putin's KGB past often misses the biographical detail that can be captured by a single word: dvor. The word means courtyard in Russian, but to a Russian speaker, it is evocative of a whole universe. It was the space where Putin, like so many Soviet kids of his generation, grew up and learned an unforgiving, often brutal social code. Puck journalist Julia Ioffe introduces Westerners to that universe and explains why it’s critical to understanding the Russian ...
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Welcome to Showgirl Sunday Dinner!! A bi-weekly, sparkly burlesque podcast created, produced and hosted by Twirlisha Devine. Tune in to hear all about her amazing experiences living, loving, training and performing all over the world from an unapologetically Black perspective!!!
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Charter Martyrs, Zaz’s News Cycle & RSNapalooza
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Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins John to discuss all the feels on the sports media beat—Disney vs. DirecTV, Zaz’s Charter deal, ESPN Flagship hypotheticals, and much, much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastch…
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Doug Emhoff: On Being 2nd Gentleman, Kamala’s Arm Candy & A Kurt Cobain/Eddie Vedder Feminist
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John is joined by Doug Emhoff for a wide-ranging discussion of his role as Second Gentleman of the United States and Mr. Kamala Harris. The two Gen Xers talk through Emhoff’s shot-out-of-a-cannon introduction to the American electorate; his current role on the hustings stumping for his wife’s presidential campaign and his prospective one as the nat…
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Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to chart the strange journey of Ryan Routh, the would-be Trump assassin in Florida, who spent the last several years waging a lonely and quixotic crusade to save Ukraine. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit h…
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Media Monday: Zaz’s Deal Toy & Code’s Demise
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Jon Kelly joins Peter to catch up on Puck’s swell third anniversary party before weighing in on the end of the Code Conference and David Zaslav’s apocryphal negotiating win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/a…
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The Disney Deal, Zaz’s MFN & Lax God Paul Rabil
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John sits down with Paul Rabil, the lacrosse G.O.A.T., and co-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League for a candid chat about his journey as a player and the genesis of the PLL. Paul extemporizes candidly about his pro career, the white space in the market, the fundraising hurdles and the early challenges of standing up the league. Then the duo disc…
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A Harris Gut Check & Trump Debate Revisionism
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Tara Palmeri swings by the pod to chat with Peter about the gushing punditry surrounding Kamala’s debate performance, whether it’s actually in line with what voters saw, and how the Trump campaign is circling the wagons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your…
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Dan Harris: Meditation, Mental Health, Six-Peckered Goats & The 2024 Election
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John is joined by Dan Harris, former ABC News anchor of Nightline, World News Sunday, and Good Morning America’s weekend edition, to discuss Dan's transformation into a full-time meditation and mental health guru and entrepreneur — and accidental social media influencer. The longtime pals discuss strategies for staying sane in the face of the flood…
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Senior congressional reporter Abby Livingston joins Peter, live in New York, to parse the post-debate chatter surrounding whether House Democrats will enjoy a Harris bump. Then they dig into the emerging consensus and counter-narratives about which battleground states might now be in play. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices…
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Slaughterhouse 45: Puck Superfriends Assess Kamala's Decimation of The Donald
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John is joined by his Puck partners Dylan Byers and Peter Hamby to discuss the first (and maybe only) 2024 general election debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump—a mirror image and diametric opposite of Joe Biden’s debate debacle versus Trump in June. The Puck Superfriends analyze Harris's command of the sphere of battle, Trump's inability …
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In a very special episode, Peter is joined by John Heilemann and Dylan Byers to share their immediate analysis of the climactic Trump-Harris debate in Philadelphia—the vibes, the polling implications, the bounce scenarios and the known unknowns of it all. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p…
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With the NFL season kicking off, The Washington Post's Ben Strauss joins John to discuss Jimmy Pitaro’s plan to turn ESPN into a veritable streaming juggernaut, the incredible ascendance of Pat McAfee, and the confounding economics of live sports in the post TV era. Then they trade notes on Tom Brady’s underwhelming debut as a Fox Sports talking he…
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Eriq Gardner joins Peter Hamby to unpack the ‘Succession’-style courtroom battle enveloping the Murdoch clan as Rupert fights to ensure that his chosen heir, Lachlan, maintains control of his conservative media empire. Then they dig into a pair of defamation lawsuits against CNN and MSNBC. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices…
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Media Monday: Stelteritis & Pre-Debate Jitters
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Jon Kelly and Peter dig into Brian Stelter's return to CNN--and the nature of the network that is welcoming him back. Then the two preview the consequences of Tuesday's presidential debate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podc…
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The WNBA’s Cathy Engelbert on Caitlin & the $200M Deal
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WNBA Cathy Engelbert is called up to The Varsity to discuss the league’s digital transformation, her league’s new media deal, this new generation of star power and her relationship with Adam Silver. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt…
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Eriq Gardner joins Peter Hamby to unpack a wholly different angle to the presidential race: the lawsuit brought against Trump by heirs of the soul music icon Isaac Hayes. Sure, there’s a long history of political campaigns using unlicensed hit songs at rallies, but Eriq explains why this case, in particular, could change that practice forever. To l…
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Jordan Klepper: Equal Oppty B.S.-Calling & The Daily Show Renaissance
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John is joined by The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper to discuss the return of Jon Stewart to the show, the challenges of covering the RNC and DNC live, and his signature forays into the dark, savage, achingly comical heart of the MAGA-sphere at Donald Trump’s rallies. The two pals—who worked together when John dragooned Jordan into guest hosting his S…
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Trump Movie Drama & A Summer Box Office Rewind
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Matt Belloni swings by the pod to chat with Peter Hamby about the controversy surrounding “The Apprentice,” the Trump biopic set for theatrical release just before the election. Then they look back at the biggest surprises of the summer box office. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-…
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ABC Pre-Debate Jitters & The Dems’ Money Moves
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Tara Palmeri joins Peter Hamby to reveal the inside chatter swirling around D.C. as the presidential race enters its final two-month sprint: the Dems’ remarkable ad spend in battleground states, Harris’s post-D.N.C momentum, the stakes of next week’s ABC debate, and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https…
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Dan Pfeiffer: No Sleep Till … Thanksgiving?
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John is joined by Pod Save America co-host, New York Times bestselling author, must-read Substacker, and former Obama campaign and White House communications whiz Dan Pfeiffer to discuss the state of the presidential race as we enter the post-Labor Day home stretch: from Kamala Harris’s performance in her first post-nomination sit-down interview to…
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The DirecTV Gambit & Bundle Extinction Events
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Puck co-founder Jon Kelly joins The Varsity for a spirited conversation about the Disney-DirecTV grudge match, Disney's channel-shedding journey, and Amazon's great expectations for its third season of Thursday Night Football. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abou…
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Jimmy Pitaro on the NBA Deal, Stephen A. McAfee & More
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In a super special episode of The Varsity, Puck’s new podcast on the sports media business, John Ourand chats with ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro about the network’s strategic realignment, sports rights deals, talent philosophy and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo…
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Media Monday: Kamala Sit-downology & an MLB Bidding War
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Jon Kelly joins Peter to assess the optics and impact of Kamala Harris’ sit-down with Dana Bash. Then they weigh the ulterior motives of the streaming giants that are interested in Major League Baseball’s local rights. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your a…
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Jimmy Pitaro on the NBA Deal, Stephen A., Flagship, Venu, McAfee & ESPN’s Future
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ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro sits down with John in Bristol for an incredibly candid and detailed conversation about the state of his business and the industry. The duo delve into ESPN’s various broadcast negotiations with the top leagues, its streaming strategy, an evolving view on talent, and so much more. To learn more about listener data and our …
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Nicholas Kristof: The DNC, Darfur Revisited, & The Pig-Dog Conundrum
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John is joined by two-time Pulitzer-prize-winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof to chew over the presidential race: from Joe Biden’s decision to bow out and the wave of enthusiasm that has greeted Kamala Harris to Bill Clinton’s and Barack Obama’s speeches at the Democratic convention. They also discuss Kristof's recently published memo…
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The one and only Julia Ioffe joins Peter Hamby to unpack the complexities and geopolitical implications (and political misunderstandings) surrounding the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov. TPTB copy: For a 20% discount on a subscription to Puck and access to all our insider newsletters, including 'The Best and The Brightest' (politics), and 'I…
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CNN’s Trump Whisperers & ABC’s Debate Headaches
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Dylan Byers joins Peter Hamby to reveal how CNN secured the coveted Harris-Walz joint interview, and the low-profile players behind the network’s recent string of high-profile “gets.” Then they dig into the ongoing drama surrounding the Harris-Trump debate on ABC News. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a…
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NFL Media Mysteries & Peyton’s Prophecies
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John Ourand swings by the pod to chat with Peter Hamby about the biggest storylines set to dominate this NFL season, from Tom Brady in the broadcast booth to the NFL’s Netflix debut. Plus, they discuss John’s new podcast, The Varsity (which debuts today!), and his inaugural interview with Peyton Manning. Sign up for The Varsity at - https://podcast…
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Alex Edelman: On Comedy, Politics & The Emmys at The DNC
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John hooks up with his pal Alex Edelman—the young genius behind last year’s sold-out Broadway sensation and this year’s Emmy-nominated HBO comedy special Just For Us—at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to discuss his discovery that lobbyists bum him out but a roomful of Democratic delegates sets his heart aflutter; the bit of his about…
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Peyton Manning on NIL, Brady, ManningCast, Belichick & More
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Welcome to the maiden voyage of The Varsity. On this debut episode, John chats with Peyton Manning about the origins of his post-football career, the rise of the ManningCast, the genesis of Omaha Productions, and so much more—Brady, Bill, Tennessee, NIL, Eli, etcetera. It’s really great! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v…
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Abby Livingston huddles up with Peter Hamby to unpack all the angles surrounding R.F.K. Jr.’s exit from the presidential race and his support for Donald Trump. Then they look at how the Dems are feeling about their chances at reclaiming the House and holding the Senate with Harris at the top of the ticket. To learn more about listener data and our …
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Media Monday: Time’s Troubles & Convention Goss
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Jon Kelly joins Peter Hamby to chat about the latest dish emanating from Chicago—the Anita Dunn intrigue, the Kamala extended honeymoon, etcetera—and then the duo reflect on Time magazine’s latest pivot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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Sweet Home Chicago Pt. 2: Kamala In Command
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John is joined by CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, Patrick Gaspard, and Politico senior political columnist Jonathan Martin to discuss the second two days of the Democratic National Convention. From the rat-a-tat succession of star turns by Bill Clinton, Tim Walz, and Oprah Winfrey on Wednesday to Kamala Harris sticking the land…
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Harris’s NatSec Dream Team & An F.B.I. Mystery
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Julia Ioffe rings up Peter Hamby to break down the known-unknowns surrounding Kamala Harris’s foreign policy plan, and reveal the shortlist of potential NatSec candidates who might staff her administration. Then they dig into the surprising F.B.I. raid on the home of Dimitri Simes, a Kremlin pundit, in Virginia. To learn more about listener data an…
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