Poltico Editor, Carrie Budoff Brown, sits down with Recode’s Peter Kafka to discuss the way she’s navigating the political site through a pandemic and the 2020 election — and how the pandemic is affecting the way her publication covers the 2020 election.
Featuring: Carrie Budoff Brown (@cbudoffbrown), editor of Politico
Host: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), Senior E ... Show More
Mar 4
The World’s Cup Is Coming to Trump’s America, with Roger Bennett
The World Cup is coming to the U.S (and Canada, and Mexico) in less than 100 days. Perhaps you’re an American who doesn’t care about soccer, and has given this news zero thought. That won’t be an option when the games arrive, says Roger Bennett. The CEO of the Men in Blazers podc ... Show More
40m 28s
Feb 27
Netflix Walks, Paramount Wins, and the Ellisons Take Hollywood
Netflix shocked the world last year by winning a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. This week it shocked us by walking away.In this emergency bonus episode, CNBC’s Alex Sherman walks us through the whiplash: Why Netflix chose not to counter Paramount, what the market blowback si ... Show More
33m 31s
Jul 2025
A Dark Moment for Journalism — and Devastation in Texas
<p>Last week, when Paramount, the parent company of CBS News, announced a $16 million settlement with President Trump over editing of a segment of “60 Minutes,” many of the network’s journalists were furious.</p><p>The deal also raised questions about the independence of CBS’s jo ... Show More
34m 15s
Mar 2025
Karol Markowicz Show: Salena Zito's Journey into Journalism
<p>In this episode, Karol interviews Salena Zito, a seasoned journalist and author, who shares her unique journey into journalism, her insights on voter sentiment, and the importance of community. Salena recounts her experiences covering national politics, her connection to Penns ... Show More
34m 1s
Aug 2024
Political Conventions: At This Point, What’s The Point?
The Democratic National Convention is in full swing, but what influence does it have on the election? Once a hotbed of debate, drama, and actual decision-making, the DNC has transformed into a carefully choreographed media event where political insiders pretend to decide things t ... Show More
1h 3m
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
Oct 2024
Technical Difficulties - Complicated Business (feat. Laura Packard)
<p>Monday, October 21st, 2024</p><p>Today, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says law enforcement should investigate Elon Musk’s $1M voter lottery scam; Democrats in Congress are working to prevent another January 6th; questions surround Montana Republican Senate candidate Sheeh ... Show More
55m 24s
Jul 2024
Biden Out, Harris In: A Media Disasterpiece
In the turbulent month since President Biden’s disastrous debate performance, the media has been speculating as to whether it was probable, or even possible, for him to drop out of the race. Turns out, it was both. In light of Biden’s historic decision, how effectively did the me ... Show More
57m 37s
Nov 2024
A Guide to Election Night 2024
<p>After two years of campaigning, more than a billion of dollars of advertising and a last-minute change to one of the nominees, the 2024 race for president is now in the hands of the American voters.</p><p>Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The Times, gives a guide to u ... Show More
26m 20s