Jon Kelly and Peter are reunited just in time to discuss the tragicomic week at The Washington Post—the Will Lewis restructuring, the Buzbee departure, the Folkenflik battle, and so much more.
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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.