February 13, 2026
Rolling Stone's Gus Wenner discusses his new venture, investing in 'Trackstar,' and betting on a talent-first, anti-algorithmic future for media.
February 6, 2026
Ex-McDonald's CMO Tariq Hassan discusses Super Bowl ads vs. app-based marketing, navigating politics, and the future of advertising.
January 30, 2026
Bell Media's Sean Cohan on how the gay hockey romance 'Heated Rivalry' became a global hit by betting on underserved genres and taking risks.
January 23, 2026
Freakonomics’ Stephen Dubner on media evolution, data-driven journalism, and why he's betting on long-form podcasting with a new TV talk show.
January 16, 2026
Undersecretary Sarah Rogers discusses her fight for a freer internet, taking on European tech crackdowns and defending controversial speech.
January 15, 2026
Semafor's founders break down their $30M raise, $330M valuation, and profitable model, detailing their focus on high-margin events and global expansion.
January 9, 2026
Ryan Lizza discusses his Substack series on Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr., reframing a personal saga as a major scandal of journalistic ethics.
January 2, 2026
Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary discusses his acting debut, leveraging his 'asshole' persona for media power, and his strategic support for Trump's policies.
December 30, 2025
Social media creators are the new media gatekeepers. A discussion on their power, ethics, and why politicians are begging to be on their shows.
December 26, 2025
Media experts dissect 2025's fragmentation, YouTube's dominance, and the reality crisis, predicting major M&A and creator-led ventures in 2026.
December 19, 2025
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri on expanding to TV, competing with TikTok's ranking systems, and using AI to personalize the future of social.
December 12, 2025
Andy Richter discusses his 30-year career, the decline of late-night TV, embracing TikTok, and navigating Hollywood's fractured landscape.
December 5, 2025
New Yorker EIC David Remnick reflects on the magazine's 100-year legacy, its successful shift to a subscription model, and navigating the future.
November 28, 2025
PBS CEO Paula Kerger discusses the fight for survival after federal defunding, defending public media's value in a polarized, digital age.
November 21, 2025
NYT's Jodi Cantor discusses investigating the Supreme Court's secrecy, the justices' public roles, and the challenge of factual reporting today.
November 14, 2025
Derek Thompson discusses his theory that all media is becoming TV, the implications for our attention, and the rise of on-camera performance.
November 7, 2025
GQ's Editor-in-Chief Will Welch discusses navigating modern masculinity, embracing niche media, and evolving a legacy brand beyond print.
October 31, 2025
Documentarian Ken Burns discusses his new film, the parallels between revolutionary America and today, and why long-form content endures.
October 24, 2025
American Eagle's CMO reveals how they ignored the crisis playbook to turn the controversial Sydney Sweeney ad into a viral success.
October 17, 2025
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker discusses his media war with the Trump admin, using video and direct communication to counter federal narratives in Chicago.
October 10, 2025
Chef Alison Roman discusses her new cookbook, the value of physical media, surviving internet controversy, and why AI won't replace real cooking.
October 3, 2025
Blackbird Spyplane's Jonah Weiner on building a successful newsletter by rejecting scale, ads, and affiliate links for reader-funded purity.
September 26, 2025
Versant CEO Mark Lazarus unveils his strategy to transform legacy cable assets like MSNBC into diversified, vertical-focused digital media companies.
September 19, 2025
Malcolm Gladwell on narrative podcasting's business model, his surprisingly optimistic worldview, and why he's not getting invited back on Rogan.
