Best Puck & Cadence13 Podcasts (2025)

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Vogue Succession Watch & The Bezos-Sánchez Whisper Network 30:20

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Lauren Sherman joins guest host Julia Alexander to cut through the noise surrounding the Anna Wintour-Vogue succession story—and why the rumors of Jeff Bezos acquiring the storied fashion mag are more fantasy than fact. Lauren also digs into the $10 million sale of a prototype Hermès Birkin bag, and highlights which other luxury bags could reach cu…

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Ackman’s Unforced Errors & Saks’ Debt Spiral 27:37

1d ago27:37

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Bill Cohan joins guest host extraordinaire Julia Alexander to dissect Bill Ackman’s latest headline-generating antics—this time at a tennis tournament—and the optics of his increasingly erratic behavior. Then Bill breaks down the escalating crisis at Saks Global, where a debt restructuring effort has devolved into intra-creditor warfare, and why Ch…

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Media Monday: Apple’s F1 Power Play & Yaccarino’s X-it Plan 27:51

2d ago27:51

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Jon Kelly joins guest host Julia Alexander to assess Apple’s reported $150 million-a-year offer for F1's U.S. media rights—nearly twice what ESPN currently pays. With ESPN tightening its belt and prioritizing strategic clarity, Apple may have the inside lane. Then they pivot to Linda Yaccarino’s exit from X, and discuss what her retreat signals abo…

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Hollywood Superhero Wars 25:42

5d ago25:42

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Matt Belloni joins guest host Julia Alexander to discuss the high-stakes summer blockbusters that could make or break two battered superhero franchises. With ‘Superman’ poised for a $130 million debut, Warner Bros. Discovery is betting big on a comeback after a string of DC misfires. Meanwhile, Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four’ reboot carries the burden of…

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Come again, Grok? 29:57

6d ago29:57

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Ian Krietzberg joins guest host Julia Alexander to unpack the firestorm surrounding Grok, Elon Musk’s controversial A.I. agent for his social platform, X. Recent updates to be more “politically incorrect” instead led Grok to unleash a series of anti-Semitic outputs, including references to Hitler. Ian and Julia explore the broader implications of A…

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The Fourth Estate’s Big Chill 27:25

7d ago27:25

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Dylan Byers joins guest host Julia Ioffe to unpack the fallout from the $16 million CBS–Trump settlement, and what it reveals about the state of press freedom, media ownership, and Trump’s increasingly autocratic playbook. They also tackle the broader crisis in media: collapsing valuations, fragmentation, and the industry’s struggle to push back ag…

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A Big Beautiful Postmortem 27:05

8d ago27:05

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Leigh Ann Caldwell joins Julia Ioffe to break down how congressional Republicans fell in line behind Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, despite flashes of public dissent, as a result of Trump’s rallying force and the fear of political repercussions. They also dig into the Freedom Caucus’s failed rebellion, and whether that signals a striking decline in th…

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Media Monday: “Google Zero” Fears & The Creator Economy Correction 28:29

9d ago28:29

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Jon Kelly joins guest host Julia Alexander to discuss the existential threat that Google’s A.I. tools pose to digital media, highlighting the so-called “Google Zero” phenomenon—a potential extinction-level event for many large-scale publishers. Then they turn their attention to the rise of YouTube and the creator economy, and whether the creator go…

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The Bezos-Sánchez Wedding of the Century & Jonathan's Dior Debut 33:02

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Lauren Sherman joins guest host Julia Alexander to gab about Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s celebrity wedding, where vintage and custom fashion upstaged traditional high-end designer gowns. They connect the dots to broader luxury industry headwinds, from China’s spending slump to the rising cachet of secondhand. They also discuss Jonathan Anderson…

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CBS’s Post-Settlement Era & The Great Sports Rebundling 34:46

13d ago34:46

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John Ourand joins guest host Julia Alexander to unpack the far-reaching implications of Shari Redstone’s $16 million settlement with Donald Trump—starting with what it means for CBS Sports and its likely new steward, Jeff Shell, a media veteran known for using sports to drive growth. They also examine the rise of skinny bundles, the intensifying sp…

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How Trump’s Anything-Goes A.I. Plan Fell Apart 26:39

14d ago26:39

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Ian Krietzberg joins guest host Leigh Ann Caldwell to break down the eleventh-hour removal of a controversial A.I. provision from the Big Beautiful Bill. Then they discuss the contradictions at the heart of the Trump administration’s A.I. strategy, from its deregulatory stance to its $500 billion bet on the Stargate Initiative—and a looming A.I. po…

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The Birthright Bombshell 24:31

15d ago24:31

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Eriq Gardner joins guest host Leigh Ann Caldwell to discuss the Supreme Court’s brow-raising ruling on birthright citizenship—which, in classic Supreme Court fashion, wasn’t actually about birthright citizenship and instead limited the power of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions. Eriq and Leigh Ann weigh into the various policy implicatio…

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Media Monday: Vogue Wintourology & Netflix’s French Connection 31:37

16d ago31:37

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Jon Kelly joins guest host Julia Alexander to unpack Anna Wintour’s long-anticipated but still seismic decision to scale back her day-to-day role at American ‘Vogue.’ The duo handicap the succession race and dissect Condé’s broader pivot to leaner, more profitable operations. Then they dig into Netflix’s new partnership with French broadcaster TF1—…

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A.I. Panic Disorder 27:53

19d ago27:53

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Puck’s newest author and resident A.I. expert, Ian Krietzberg, makes his podcast debut with guest host Julia Alexander for a rollicking conversation about the disruptive promise—and misconceptions—of artificial intelligence. Ian unpacks what we’re getting right and wrong about A.I. panic, then turns to break down the major implications of a recent …

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Paramount in Peril & Apple’s Need for Speed 30:28

20d ago30:28

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Kim Masters joins guest host extraordinaire Julia Alexander to unravel the latest twists in the ever-expanding CBS–Trump legal saga: a new mediator proposal, the Paramount-Skydance merger hanging in the balance, and the uncertain fate of ‘60 Minutes’ on the other side of a potential settlement. Then, they weigh whether Apple’s long-awaited ‘F1’ mov…

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The Foxification of the F.C.C. 22:51

21d ago22:51

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Eriq Gardner joins guest host Julia Ioffe to break down the ripple effects of Olivia Trusty’s confirmation to the F.C.C., cementing a new Republican majority that could dramatically loosen media ownership rules—paving the way for more conservative local media consolidation. Then Eriq unpacks NPR’s intensifying legal battle with the Trump administra…

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D.C.’s Iran Fog of War 26:22

22d ago26:22

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Julia Ioffe and Leigh Ann Caldwell unpack the political fallout from the U.S. strikes on Iran, charting the MAGA coalition’s reflexive support for Trump and the Democrats’ more fragmented response. While Republicans are largely unified, Democrats remain split—more focused on Trump’s sidestepping of Congress than taking a clear stance on the strikes…

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Media Monday: Substackistan 26:37

23d ago26:37

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Jon Kelly joins guest host Dylan Byers for a deep dive into Substack’s increasingly precarious business model—marked by a high cash burn rate, flat valuation, and potential dilution. They debate whether the company is truly a tech platform or a media business in disguise, and unpack the growing pains writers face when leaving legacy outlets for the…

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Hollywood Red Pills & Iger Succession Intel 32:40

26d ago32:40

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The legendary Kim Masters joins Julia Alexander to examine the MAGA turn of mega producer Brian Grazer, a longtime Democrat, and what his conversion portends for the industry. Plus, whether Trump is coming around on the Ellison-Paramount deal and the latest Disney succession chatter following the Dana Walden-Kamala Harris summit. To learn more abou…

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Zaz Debt Magic & Trump’s Paramount Love Tap 28:59

27d ago28:59

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The inimitable Bill Cohan joins guest host Julia Alexander to chew over two of the great mysteries before Wall Street: the financial engineering of the Warner Bros. Discovery breakup, and whether Trump’s F.C.C. will bless Shari Redstone and David Ellison’s Paramount deal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww…

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Hot Schatz! Part Deux 37:59

28d ago37:59

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In this special episode of The Powers That Be, Leigh Ann Caldwell sits down with Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz for a wide-ranging chat about Trump’s controversial decision to deploy troops to Los Angeles, the perils of his “invasion” rhetoric, the ongoing dysfunction surrounding the Big Beautiful Bill, and how Democrats can un-DOGE America. To learn …

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Julia Ioffe on the Israel–Iran War 26:30

29d ago26:30

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In a timely crossover episode, guest hosts Julia Ioffe and Leigh Ann Caldwell discuss the intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel, and the ripple effects in Washington: the decisions now confronting Donald Trump, the fate of U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, and whether there’s any opening for diplomacy. Plus, Julia explains why Trump still can…

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Media Monday: A Zazpocalypse Postmortem & WaPo Woes Cont’d 23:25

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Jon Kelly joins guest host Dylan Byers for a postmortem of Zaz’s WBD spinoff, and what it portends for HBO, CNN, TNT, and other networks. They also discuss the long-term viability of his newly formed Streaming & Studios, before weighing into the ongoing challenges plaguing The Washington Post—and much more. To learn more about listener data and our…

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Who Needs Sports, Anyway? 30:34

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John Ourand and guest host extraordinaire Julia Alexander debate what the WBD divorce means for TNT and TBS, the next wave of rights negotiations, and whether Zaslav is lying to himself about not needing sports. Then they dig into the slumping NBA Finals ratings—and whether this is indicative of broader league fatigue. To learn more about listener …

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Blake Lively's Legal Boost 30:23

1M ago30:23

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Eriq Gardner joins guest host Julia Alexander to discuss the latest twist in the Baldoni-Lively saga, after a judge tossed most of Baldoni’s claims. Eriq breaks down what the ruling really means, whether Lively’s partial legal win might embolden other stars to take a stand, and how this case could be a harbinger for the next wave of Hollywood lawsu…

Puck & Cadence13 Podcasts

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Vogue Succession Watch & The Bezos-Sánchez Whisper Network 30:20

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Ackman’s Unforced Errors & Saks’ Debt Spiral 27:37

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Media Monday: Apple’s F1 Power Play & Yaccarino’s X-it Plan 27:51

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Hollywood Superhero Wars 25:42

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Come again, Grok? 29:57

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The Fourth Estate’s Big Chill 27:25

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A Big Beautiful Postmortem 27:05

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Media Monday: “Google Zero” Fears & The Creator Economy Correction 28:29

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The Bezos-Sánchez Wedding of the Century & Jonathan's Dior Debut 33:02

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CBS’s Post-Settlement Era & The Great Sports Rebundling 34:46

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How Trump’s Anything-Goes A.I. Plan Fell Apart 26:39

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The Birthright Bombshell 24:31

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Media Monday: Vogue Wintourology & Netflix’s French Connection 31:37

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A.I. Panic Disorder 27:53

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Paramount in Peril & Apple’s Need for Speed 30:28

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The Foxification of the F.C.C. 22:51

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D.C.’s Iran Fog of War 26:22

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Media Monday: Substackistan 26:37

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Hollywood Red Pills & Iger Succession Intel 32:40

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Zaz Debt Magic & Trump’s Paramount Love Tap 28:59

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Hot Schatz! Part Deux 37:59

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Julia Ioffe on the Israel–Iran War 26:30

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Media Monday: A Zazpocalypse Postmortem & WaPo Woes Cont’d 23:25

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Who Needs Sports, Anyway? 30:34

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Blake Lively's Legal Boost 30:23