May 19, 2026
Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal on the evolution of business media, the shift from amateur expertise to a creator economy, and why AI will empower journalists.
May 15, 2026
Chef Flynn McGarry on his prodigy past and the waning power of traditional food critics in an era of viral social media and direct marketing.
May 8, 2026
Angel Studios' founders explain how their 2M+ member "guild" is crowdsourcing a values-based, audience-first alternative to Hollywood.
May 1, 2026
Johnny Harris shares his playbook for building a creator-led journalism empire on YouTube, balancing rigorous standards with platform demands.
April 24, 2026
Maverick Carter discusses his media empire with LeBron James, the future of the NBA, and the strategic push for a global basketball league.
April 17, 2026
Author Patrick Radden Keefe discusses his new book "London Falling," his story-finding process, and navigating his status as a celebrity journalist.
April 10, 2026
Bluesky COO Rose Wang discusses building a decentralized social protocol, navigating community dynamics, and the challenge of monetization beyond ads.
April 3, 2026
Tech journalist Joanna Stern on leaving the WSJ, using AI as a co-founder for her new venture, and the future of media beyond the smartphone.
March 27, 2026
Ex-Sony CEO Michael Lynton reflects on the infamous hack, the media's role, owning mistakes, and the future of Snap, AI, and Hollywood.
March 20, 2026
Twitch creators behind the 'Lemonade Stand' podcast discuss their pivot from gaming to news, reaching Gen Z and Millennial audiences.
March 19, 2026
Semafor's new podcast, 'The CEO Signal', interviews global CEOs on leadership, AI, and navigating the complex new world economy.
March 13, 2026
The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg on SignalGate's lack of consequences, his relationship with Trump, and the secret to media success.
March 6, 2026
Hasan Piker discusses his media empire, navigating political influence, the creator economy, and the convergence of new and legacy media.
March 3, 2026
Semafor Business introduces 'Compound Interest,' a podcast connecting Wall Street finance with the real-world innovators changing business.
February 27, 2026
Ex-BBC News CEO Deborah Turness on her resignation, navigating media bias, and why public media must modernize to survive in a polarized age.
February 20, 2026
Former National Security Advisors Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer discuss their foreign policy podcast and the challenge of navigating the modern media war.
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.
