Podcast Pioneer PJ Vogt’s Second Act: Less Bu...

News is a tough business. So how did Semafor, the news startup founded by Ben Smith and Justin Smith, figure out how to turn a profit in their third year of business? Excellent journalism certainly helps. But it’s really because the company made two key decisions: Focusing on eve ...  Show more

How, exactly, did Bari Weiss become the head of CBS News? We know that David Ellison, who bought Paramount last year, hired her — and bought The Free Press, the publication she started a few years earlier. But how did she get on Ellison’s radar? And why are so many media moguls, ...  Show more

Trump returned to the White House with some new special envoys. Which Hollywood hardmen has he chosen to watch his back? Allegations against Neil Gaiman have revealed the use of NDAs as a tool of power by the rich against those more vulnerable. What are NDAs and what would happe ...  Show more

In episode 1726, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by writer and co-host of The Bechdel Cast, Caitlin Durante, to discuss… Trump Desperate To Get The Attention Back On Himself Is Suing America, More Detail on Trump’s Plans to Ratf*ck the Upcoming Election, The Dec ...  Show more

The rules of the last TV debate were set by Joe Biden. And that didn’t go so well for him...Jon has an incredible story of the hours leading up to that debate and who knew what. But right now those debate rules are being re- litigated by Kamala’s team, who now say they want the m ...  Show more

The creator and star of ‘The President Show’ on Comedy Central joins ‘The Last Laugh’ podcast for a special Election Day episode to mark what could be the political end of Donald Trump. “I wouldn't go that far!” Atamanuik, whose incredibly dark outlook on the future of America ...