Jon Kelly joins Peter to discuss the final round of The Washington Post CEO sweepstakes. Then the two discuss the challenges facing the biggest news publishers as they cover the Israel-Hamas war.
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Media Monday: Stelteritis & Pre-Debate Jitters
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.
Trump’s Soul Music War
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 […]
Trump Movie Drama & A Summer Box Office Rewind
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.