Ken Jennings won 74 straight episodes of Jeopardy back in 2004. Somehow he’s turned that winning streak into a career, and now co-hosts the surprisingly resilient game show.
Peter Kafka talked to Jennings about his job and much more at the Crosscut Ideas Festival in Seattle. And while the sound quality isn’t pristine, the conversation covers a lot of ground. ... Show More
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Jason Blum Built a Hit-Making Movie Machine. Does It Still Work?
Jason Blum built one of Hollywood’s smartest businesses: make low-budget horror movies, give filmmakers room, pay talent on the back end, and let the hits carry the misses. It worked so well that it became a Harvard Business Review case study.But the movie business that made that ... Show More
27m 12s
Apr 8
What Happens When a “Succession” Writer Takes on Silicon Valley
Jonathan Glatzer has written for shows like Succession and Better Call Saul. Now he’s got his own: The Audacity, a new AMC drama set in Silicon Valley.So why make a Silicon Valley show right now — and what, exactly, is he trying to say about tech? Glatzer tells me he wasn’t inter ... Show More
41m 45s
Dec 2024
Reflecting on 2024 with Mark Cuban
As 2024 draws to a close, we're joined by Mark Cuban to reflect on how technology, business, and politics shaped this year. Together we explore his foray into the political arena as a surrogate for Kamala Harris, his mission to disrupt America's healthcare system, and ways govern ... Show More
1h 11m
Feb 2025
Dave Rubin vs Gary Stevenson + Black Jesus, Tom Hanks, Ryan Reynolds & More
The global news may be fraught with crime, division and war, but for the vast majority of people, the most pressing issue they face in real life is money. All those who haven’t been living underground in the last 10 years will know that prices are going up and budgets are getting ... Show More
1h 24m
Apr 2025
DNC War, Pope Funeral, Shannon Sharpe & Bill Belichick - With Tim Miller
During his 100 days as President, Donald Trump scored a volley of popular early wins on issues like trans in sport, sealing the US border and rolling back DEI. But it’s the tough stuff - namely tariffs and war - that will really define his presidency. And it’s going to take a lot ... Show More
1h 20m
Jun 2025
On With Kara Swisher featuring “Mountainhead” Writer/Director Jesse Armstrong
(This is an episode from the podcast "On With Kara Swisher”, from from New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.) From media moguls to tech billionaires, Oscar-nominated and Emmy award-winning writer, producer and director Jesse Armstrong knows how to tap into the psyc ... Show More
51m 6s
Oct 2024
Crypto Might Tip The Election, How Lara Trump Knows Trump’s Winning 10.10.24
In episode 1757, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, relationship expert, and author of I Do (I Think): Conversations About Modern Marriage, Allison Raskin, to discuss… Lara Trump Has Access To A Form Of Polling So Powerful It Sounds Like BS…And It Is, Crypto May Cost The Demo ... Show More
1h 2m