This episode goes behind the polished words of Buckingham Palace to unpack the public relations machinery that managed the downfall of Prince Andrew. In October 2025, King Charles III formally removed all of Andrew’s titles and evicted him from his Windsor residence. On the surface, it looked like accountability. But beneath the royal phrasing lay a carefull ... Show More
Nov 12
PR in the Age of GEO: How to Make Sure AI Gets Your Story Right
<p>You saw “GEO” in the title and almost tuned out, didn’t you? Hold that thought. If you work in communications, PR, media, or journalism, this episode might just change how you think about your job.</p><p>GEO, or <em>Generative Engine Optimization</em>, is not another passing b ... Show More
35m 4s
Oct 29
PR Meets Politics: Cheryl Hines Learns the Kennedy Spin
<p>When your marriage becomes a media strategy, what do you say—and what do you <em>not</em> say?</p><p>In this episode, Molly McPherson breaks down Cheryl Hines’ carefully crafted response to rumors surrounding her husband, RFK Jr., and journalist Olivia Nuzzi. Fresh off her app ... Show More
16m 35s
Feb 2025
‘Baldoni Got SHAFTED!’ Blake Lively Fallout, Emilia Pérez Scandal And MORE!
“Politics is personal” as the old saying goes, so no one should be surprised that the rightward geopolitical shift that Trump’s re-election has brought to pass would affect other areas of American life. The US entertainment industry for example, is reeling from the new President’ ... Show More
45m 10s
Nov 2024
915. News: LATAM fintech is booming, Metrobank slapped with a hefty fine, and why Klarna chose NYC for its IPO
Join hosts Laura Watkins and Benjamin Ensor alongside some great guests as we look at the biggest financial services and fintech stories of the past week.
Topics covered include: a LATAM fintech roundup featuring news from Nubank, Ualá, and Tako; Klarna announcing plans to IPO i ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 19
F.C.C. Head Says Kimmel Not ‘the Last Shoe to Drop,’ and Musk Goes All In on A.I.
<p>Plus, your Friday news quiz. </p><p><strong>On Today’s Episode:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/us/politics/trump-fcc-licenses.html" target="_blank"><strong>Trump Pressures Broadcasters Over Critical Coverage, Escalating Attack on Speech</strong></a> ... Show More
14m 40s
Feb 2021
GameStop's Ride Gets Wilder, The Reddit User Rally Reheats, Twitter Takes Flight, Nvidia And The Chip Supply Shortage, And Restaurateur Danny Meyer Takes His Company's SPAC Public
Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with an in-depth look at the GameStop frenzy -- the stock surging after it doubled late in Wednesday's trading session. Reddit-fueled stocks such as AMC Entertainment also jump. The anchors get into what investors shou ... Show More
44m 21s
Apr 2024
Tech Partying Like Its 2021 with Rick Heitzmann + A Better Way To Carpool with Joanna McFarland CEO of HopSkipDrive | Okay, Computer.
On this episode of “Okay, Computer,” Dan Nathan and Rick Heitzmann of FirstMark Capital give an update on the IPO market, and what to expect from some of the most valuable unicorns in 2024. Topics they hit include; the Reddit IPO (4:00), IPO outlook for 2024 (10:30), investing in ... Show More
1h 1m