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Leaders from some of the world's most powerful nations are gathering today in France for the G7. This year's summit comes just after the US and Iran say they have struck a tentative deal to end hostilities and open the Strait of Hormuz. The text of the deal has not yet been made public and both sides have offered conflicting accounts of what will follow a signing ceremony on Friday. To add to the uncertainty, the agreement does not resolve perhaps the most important long term issue: Iran's nuclear program and its existing highly enriched uranium. Those negotiations are meant to be dealt with in the next two months. For more on this, Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour joins the show from Washington DC.   Also on today's show: financial author and journalist William D. Cohan, founding partner of Puck News; Hungarian journalist Viktória Serdült; Washington Post reporter Dan Diamond    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone loves to complain about how California is governed...even some of the Democrats in our focus groups. So, how is the Democratic primary to replace Gavin Newsom shaping up? Plus, a proto-Trump is running for Los Angeles mayor, and Republicans are noticing beyond California. Puck News's Peter Hamby returns to the show to download on how California politics is shaping the rest of America in 2026.By Peter Hamby:California LoveIs Xavier Becerra the Best California Can Do?Get 50% off of a new Bulwark+ subscription for the next year, that's everything we offer on our website, by going to thebulwark.com/sanity – this is a limited time offer

Supergirl apunta a fracaso en taquilla, la fusión de Warner y Paramount cada vez más cerca y Snyder nos muestra una foto con el lema HOPE. Tú tienes esperanza? ESDP 29/05/2026 22:30 - FLOP VS HOPE? ✴️ SUPERGIRL Previsiones nada halagüeñas para el fin de semana de estreno de Supergirl, según BoxOffice Theory las previsiones son que se mueve en un rango de entre 47 y 65 millones de dólares  El presupuesto de la película según Puck News sería de unos 170 millones de dólares. En Forbes estiman que recaudará entre 300 y 400M$, lo que la dejaría a nivel de Black Adam que en su momento recaudó 393M$ La preventa de entradas parece que dará inicio finalmente el 3 de junio, tras posponer la fecha original para según parece evitar que coincidiese con la preventa de Toy Story 5. La campaña promocional sigue la misma senda que la promoción de Superman el año pasado.  ✴️ FUSIÓN WARNER DISCOVERY Y PARAMOUNT CADA VEZ MÁS CERCA Y SNYDER SIGUE ¿APRETANDO?  Según Reuters y Semafor los reguladores antimonopolio de USA parece dispuestos a probar la adquisición de Warner Bros Discovery por parte de Paramount  Mientras Snyder, nuestro Zack sigue publicando fotos y más fotos de sus películas y de sus personajes del Snyderverse, destacando una de Superman con el lema HOPE ¿Nos querrá decir algo? ✴️ DC NEWS Nuestro hombre lobo favorito, el mito, la leyenda, Frank Grillo ha finalizado su participación en el rodaje de Man Of Tomorrow  GUNN desmiente que esté en negociaciones con Sam Levinson (Euphoria) para que sea el director de la película de los Teen Titans Gunn ha confirmado cuál será el proyecto del DCU que verá la luz tras Supergirl. Y no es nada más nada menos que la esperadísma segunda temporada de Creature Commando HABLEMOS DE MOÑECOS - HT Supergirl/Lobo/He-Man/Skeletor TOTUM REVOLUTUM EXPRESS - MANDALORIAN Y GROGU EN KARTELERA CON K DE KRYPTON - Las Ovejas Detective ‍ EQUIPO: 1-JC, 2-OSCAR, 3-ANTZU, 4-CARMEN, , 5-VANE, 6-OFEITO, 7-DANIDAN, 8-NURIA ❇️ Si quieres saber más de El Sótano de Planet os dejamos todos los enlaces de interés: PÓDCAST IVOOX: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-podcast-el-sotano-del-planet-podcast-superman_sq_f173777_1.html TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/elsotanodelplanet YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVezUEZeVU2pDJvQ0NFM6CQ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/elsotanodelplanet/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ElSotanoDelPlanet TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SotanoPlanet DISCORD: https://discord.gg/qtarkDZpyB (Si no funciona la invitación, solicitadlo por redes sociales y os ofreceremos la nueva invitación activa) E-MAIL: ElSotanoDelPlanet@gmail.com PÓDCAST ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/podcast-el-s%C3%B3tano-del-planet-podcast-superman/id1041625748 PÓDCAST SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1nlF54BDI8dsIxo6Az51zK?si=5XQJoWR1Rq6kN-FMo9RN2g PÓDCAST ANTIGUOS: https://go.ivoox.com/sq/1136166

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a civil war has erupted inside the New York Times over Nicholas Kristof's explosive column alleging widespread sexual abuse of Palestinians by Israeli prison guards. According to Puck News staffers at the newspaper are questioning whether some of the most incendiary claims, including an allegation that Israel trains dogs to rape Palestinian detainees, would have ever cleared the paper's newsroom standards. Also Stephen Colbert heads into his final ‘Late Show' week with plenty of guests, CBS jokes and expected jabs at President Trump. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

¿Qué es lo que le preocupa a realizadores y miembros de Cinema United en este entorno lleno de desafíos? Esta charla, moderada por Matt Belloni, trae visiones interesantes de Jerry Bruckenheimer, Emma Thomas y Michel O'Leary sobre lo que viene y lo que está pasando a nivel producción en Hollywood.Moderator: Matt Belloni, Founding Partner, Puck News and Host of “The Town” PanelMembers: Jerry Bruckheimer, Oscar®-nominated filmmaker and Chair, Cinema United Filmmaker Leadership Council Michael O'Leary, President and CEO, Cinema United Emma Thomas, Academy Award® winner and Vice Chair, Cinema United Filmmaker Leadership Council

Tony opens the show by talking about the NBA and NHL playoffs, he also goes through some baseball scores - including a win for the Mets, and a loss for the Nats, and he also talks about Chessie dealing with some more digestive issues. Jason La Canfora calls in to give his thoughts on how the NFLDraft will play out, John Ourand of Puck News calls in to talk about why leagues are moving more and more of their games to streaming platforms, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Damn Tall Buildings “The Universe is Hungry” ; “Can't Slow Down” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

April 23, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on how the Iran war and economic fallout are under-cutting President Trump's support on the right. Plus, Warner Bros shareholders have voted to approve the controversial merger with Paramount. Matt Belloni, a founding partner of Puck News, joins to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the fallen crypto kingpin serving 25 years behind bars for FTX's epic collapse, is pulling no punches in his latest legal gambit. According to Phemex News and KuCoin reports, he's formally requested Judge Lewis Kaplan's recusal from his case, blasting the jurist for alleged bias like openly showing disdain during trial, questioning evidence sufficiency pre-verdict, and even dangling pizza and a ride home to rush the jury to a decision. SBF argues these moves tainted the proceedings, spotlighting Kaplan's own recent grilling over procedural slip-ups in his new trial push, including filings from his Stanford Law professor mom, which the judge deemed improper, and mysterious documents delivered via a courier inmates cant access—possibly from near Stanford.Puck News from April 1 paints a grim picture, with columnist William D. Cohan declaring the walls are closing in as SBFs retrial appeals falter amid prosecutorial pushback urging rejection. MEXC confirms hes publicly calling out Kaplan while chasing that new trial, with a key deadline looming by April 13 for his response to prosecutors, per their crypto court roundup. No fresh headlines in the past 24 hours, but this judge drama could ripple into broader CFTC enforcement and European crypto regs, per KuCoin insights—potentially reshaping SBFs biographical arc from wunderkind to enduring legal warrior.Meanwhile, whispers of a pardon bid swirl, with Fortune noting his social media campaign falling flat as the White House flatly says President Trump wont budge. Benzinga revives old FTX stakes in SpaceX and Boring Company, now ballooning to billions amid IPO buzz, a bitter reminder of missed fortunes from customer funds he misappropriated. No public appearances or business moves, just this relentless courtroom intrigue dominating his narrative.Thanks for listening, please subscribe to never miss an update on Sam Bankman-Fried and search the term Biography Flash for more great Biographies. This has been a Quiet Please production.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Peter Hamby, along with the team of expert journalists at Puck, as they let you in on the real conversations insiders are having across the four corners of power in America: Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley and Hollywood. Puck's contributors will bring you smart conversation around the inside stories happening in these worlds. Presented in partnership with Audacy, new episodes publish daily, Monday-Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Bieber is ramping up for one of his biggest comebacks yet, with a surprise intimate concert at Los Angeles Roxy Theatre on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, serving as a tantalizing sneak preview of his Coachella headline sets on April 11 and 18. National Today reports Bieber skipped the Juno Awards to deliver fans-only performances of hits from his 2025 albums Swag and Swag II, including Daisies, Walking Away, and Speed Demon, calling it a teaser for the festivals massive stages. This follows a secret invite-only show at the same West Hollywood venue just two days earlier on Sunday, March 29, where he shared a video montage on social media hyping the so much fun ahead at Coachella, according to National Today and WeHo Times. These low-key gigs mark Biebers first live outings since his stripped-down acoustic Yukon performance at the February 2026 Grammys, which went viral for showcasing his undeniable vocal prowess and reigniting tour buzz, as detailed by KRNL Magazine. That Grammy moment, dedicated to wife Hailey like several Swag tracks, has fans speculating on a full pop album eighth studio effort and potential stadium tour later this year, though nothing is confirmed beyond hints from Puck News and his websites big improvements update. No major headlines in the past 24 hours, but these pre-Coachella moves signal a biographical pivot back to live dominance after his 2022 Justice tour. Business-wise, his empire hums at an estimated 200 million net worth via ventures and endorsements, per Young Star Hub, with older catalog sales to Hipgnosis in 2023 underscoring his enduring value. Social media lit up with clips from the Roxy shows, amplifying excitement for what could redefine his post-hiatus legacy.Thanks for listening, please subscribe to never miss an update on Justin Bieber and search the term Biography Flash for more great Biographies. This has been a Quiet Please production.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

2026-03-31 | UPDATES #158 | The Tsar is on edge, spooked even. Putin's post-Iran paranoia and the traffic cameras that changed everything. Based on Julia Ioffe's Puck News analysis (March 24, 2026) and other reporting. This is an interesting question. What does it take to terrify Vladimir Putin? Fear of death alone seems not to be enough, but fear of losing power, of humiliation is even worse. The man who has spent twenty-six years turning Russia into a personal fortress. The man who operates from three identical, interchangeable offices — at Novo-Ogaryovo, at Valdai, at Sochi — each decorated to the millimetre so that even his closest aides cannot determine which city he's in on any given day. The man who has had his Black Sea palace partially demolished and rebuilt, who has 12 Pantsir-S1 air defence systems stationed around his Valdai compound, who has Kremlin-adjacent Telegram channels claiming his FSB is on permanent alert against biochemical attacks in his bedsheets. What does it take to terrify that man? Stunning recent reporting suggests that a traffic camera in Tehran has particularly triggered him.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------A REQUEST FOR HELP!I'm heading back to Kyiv next month, to film, do research and conduct interviews. The logistics and need for equipment and clothing are a little higher than for my previous trips. It will be cold, and may be dark also. If you can, please assist to ensure I can make this trip a success. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrashttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformationNONE OF THIS CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU!So what's next? We're going to Kyiv in April 2026 to film on the ground, and will record interviews with some huge guests. We'll be creating opportunities for new interviews, and to connect you with the reality of a European city under escalating winter attack, from an imperialist, genocidal power. PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: Julia Ioffe / Puck News — "Putin's Post-Iran Paranoia" (March 24, 2026)https://puck.news/putins-post-iran-paranoia/Puck News teaser / follow-up — "The Russian president has curtailed his schedule, and Moscow has virtually no cell service. The official explanation is about Ukrainian drones, but Putin is clearly spooked." (March 29, 2026)https://puck.news/the-secret-iran-intel-that-terrified-dems/Newsweek — "Putin assassination fears could explain internet shutdown" (March 2026)Euromaidan Press — "Putin watched Khamenei get killed. Then disappeared from public view for nine days. Then shut down Moscow's internet." (March 25, 2026)RBC-Ukraine — "Putin no longer seen at Kremlin following Khamenei's elimination, reports say" (March 2026)United24 Media — "Putin Reportedly Avoids Kremlin After Reports of Iranian Leaders Tracked by Cameras" (March 2026)Times of Israel — "Report: Israel hacked Tehran traffic cameras to track Khamenei ahead of assassination" (March 3, 2026)United24 Media — "Israel and CIA Conduct Precision Strike on Khamenei Using Tehran Surveillance Systems" (March 3, 2026)Kyiv Post — "Putin's Sochi Residence Gets Mega Security Zone Amid Drone Fears" (March 2026)United24 Media — "Russia Drafts Massive Protected Zone Around Putin's Sochi Residence" (March 13, 2026)----------

Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Peter Hamby, along with the team of expert journalists at Puck, as they let you in on the real conversations insiders are having across the four corners of power in America: Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley and Hollywood. Puck's contributors will bring you smart conversation around the inside stories happening in these worlds. Presented in partnership with Audacy, new episodes publish daily, Monday-Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Peter Hamby, along with the team of expert journalists at Puck, as they let you in on the real conversations insiders are having across the four corners of power in America: Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley and Hollywood. Puck's contributors will bring you smart conversation around the inside stories happening in these worlds. Presented in partnership with Audacy, new episodes publish daily, Monday-Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 10 2026; 6pm; One company backed by MAGA billionaire Larry Ellison is on track to own Paramount, Warner Bros., CNN, HBO, and CBS, along with a vast array of media properties, if its massive new $100 billion merger goes through. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by founding partner of Puck News, Matt Belloni. Plus, Melber reports on the latest developments in the Iran war. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How does Paramount, an old-guard studio and media institution, buying Warner Bros., another of the same, change the landscape in Hollywood, on cable, and in news?Guest: Julia Alexander, media correspondent for Puck News.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does Paramount, an old-guard studio and media institution, buying Warner Bros., another of the same, change the landscape in Hollywood, on cable, and in news?Guest: Julia Alexander, media correspondent for Puck News.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does Paramount, an old-guard studio and media institution, buying Warner Bros., another of the same, change the landscape in Hollywood, on cable, and in news?Guest: Julia Alexander, media correspondent for Puck News.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does Paramount, an old-guard studio and media institution, buying Warner Bros., another of the same, change the landscape in Hollywood, on cable, and in news?Guest: Julia Alexander, media correspondent for Puck News.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey Beliebers, its your girl Roxie Rush here on Justin Bieber Biography Flash, and hey, Im an AI which means I scour the web faster than Justin grabs a courtside seat, delivering you the hottest, verified scoops without missing a beat. Picture this: just days ago on Tuesday, February 24, Marca reports Justin was at Crypto.com Arena catching the Lakers versus Orlando Magic game, rocking black pants, a green hoodie with white dots, and those signature dark shades. As the Magic edged out a 110-109 win, JB stood up like any fan, spotted a loose basketball, tucked it under his hoodie like a sneaky souvenir, but handed it right back to security with zero drama, chill as ever. Love that everyday fanboy vibe amid his superstar glow-up.Fast-forward, hes buzzing from that stripped-down Grammys stunner on Sunday, LA Times says he strolled onstage shirtless in just boxers and socks, purple guitar slung low, belting a soulful Yukon from his R&B hit Swag album, nominated for big awards though he didnt snag em. Hailey flashed a smile from the crowd, pure couple goals. No major headlines in the last 24 hours, but the energy? Electric.Hes all-in on Coachella 2026 headlining, his first US show since 2022s Justice tour cancellation. Cosmopolitan and Rolling Stone insiders spill hes pocketing a massive 10 million deal, negotiated solo without an agent, promising a once-in-a-generation spectacle after dropping Swag and Swag II with total creative freedom, post-Scooter Braun era. TMZ caught him this week jamming piano and drums in a random Downtown LA furniture store at Deep House Design, impromptu concert for three shoppers and staff, maybe eyeing some pieces too, rehearsing like a boss wherever inspiration hits.Business-wise, hes hyping Skylrk, his indie fashion drop teased on Insta with excited vibes, Puck News speculates it could be his bold pivot. Net worth? Holding strong at 200 to 300 million per AOL and Mens Journal breakdowns, fueled by that 200 million catalog sale, tours, and brands. This comeback arcs got long-term bio gold, folks hes owning his lane.Thanks for tuning in, lovesubscribe now to never miss a Justin update, and search Biography Flash for more epic bios. Catch you next time!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Scott Mendelson (The Outside Scoop, Puck News) joins me to discuss “Instant Freeze” & “Rats Like Cheese’ that debuted comic book character Mr Zero as Mister Freeze! Hear Scott’s history of the show and more perspective on this iconic television show. Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return next week as Batman faces off against Zelda the Great with special guest podcaster Larry VanMersbergen! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 50 minutes

Today, we're talking about the bidding war over Warner Bros. Discovery, which is the biggest story in the entertainment industry right now, and for good reason. It has pretty much everything you could want in a buzzy Hollywood saga — big names, big money, and big drama. To help me make sense of it all, I wanted to talk with Julia Alexander, a Verge alum and now media correspondent at Puck News who's one of the best in the business at analyzing corporate strategy, Hollywood, and what's next in entertainment. Julia really helped me break down why Netflix is the clear front runner to acquire Warner Bros., why David Ellison of Paramount Skydance is so desperate to win, and, perhaps most importantly, how the tech industry fits into this puzzle. Links:  Netflix is buying Warner Bros. for $83 billion | The Verge Paramount launches hostile $108 billion bid to snatch Warner | The Verge Netflix revises Warner Bros. bid to an all-cash offer | The Verge Why Netflix needs Warner Bros. | Puck News The Warner Bros. bidding war Is over | Bloomberg The Son King of Hollywood | Vulture FCC Chair: ‘Legitimate competition concerns' with Netflix's Warner deal | Variety Netflix's Ted Sarandos to testify at antitrust hearing over Warner deal | Variety Subscribe to The Verge to access the ad-free version of Decoder! Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Decoder is produced by Kate Cox and Nick Statt and edited by Ursa Wright. Our editorial director is Kevin McShane.  The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1.29.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing his top 3 NFL coaches of all time and if he had one season to win a Super Bowl which coach he would pick. Kevin Sheehan asks callers if which coach would they pick to win a Super Bowl in one year with a good roster out of all of the all time NFL coaches. 1.29.26 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan gets more caller thoughts on which all time NFL coach would they pick to win a Super Bowl in one year with a good roster. John Ourand from Puck News joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss how the NFL Playoff ratings are affecting the networks and if Al Michaels will be returning to Thursday Night Football next season. Kevin Sheehan talks about Myles Garrett sending cryptic posts on social media and the Browns hiring Todd Monken. 1.29.26 Hour 3, Nicki Jhabvala from The Athletic joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the decision making process for the Commanders hiring their new offensive and defensive coordinators this offseason and talks about players on the current roster that could have a bigger role next season. Former Washington Wizards point guard John Wall joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to talk about his time on the Wizards, what year he thought the team was the best and what happened in the playoff series wins and losses.

1.29.26 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan gets more caller thoughts on which all time NFL coach would they pick to win a Super Bowl in one year with a good roster. John Ourand from Puck News joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss how the NFL Playoff ratings are affecting the networks and if Al Michaels will be returning to Thursday Night Football next season. Kevin Sheehan talks about Myles Garrett sending cryptic posts on social media and the Browns hiring Todd Monken.

1.29.26, John Ourand from Puck News joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss how the NFL Playoff ratings are affecting the networks and if Al Michaels will be returning to Thursday Night Football next season.

35 years ago, Julia Ioffe and her family arrived in the U.S. as refugees from the former Soviet Union, having fled their homeland upon rumors of a planned pogrom against the Jews of Moscow. Julia was only seven. Today, Julia Ioffe — a happy American accident, as she has called her life — has become a go-to journalist for her singular insights on Vladimir Putin and Russia and her reporting on the war in Ukraine and U.S. national security policy.In this conversation with Puck News correspondent Julia Ioffe, recorded August 9, 2024 live at Nantucket's Dreamland Theatre, we discuss: Ukraine's surprise offensive inside Russia; Putin's grip on power — and what it would take to loosen it; Ioffe's deep dive into Putin's childhood; the enduring impact of Stalin's Great Terror on the Russian psyche; Ioffe's reflections on Alexey Navalny; a show & tell analysis of Putin, on camera, demanding obedience from his top aides; how to curse like a Russian; and, two months before she gave birth to her first child, what Julia Ioffe will tell her son about the world he is entering.

On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk the big news from Matt Belloni at Puck News that Dave Filoni and Linwyn Bremmer are set to take over Licasfilm and Star Wars after Kathleen Kennedy steps down with an announcement coming in two weeks. They also talk Sebastian Stan being in talks with DC about being in The Batman Part 2 and if he is playing Harvey Dent. Plus, they give their thoughts on the new Avengers Doomsday X-Men trailer and the Death of Robin Hood trailer starring Hugh Jackman. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #avengers #DC #batman #WB #Disney #MCU #Xmen #hughjackman #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 1:10 Sebastian Stan in Talks for The Batman II, Is He Harvey Dent? 17:46 Avengers Doomsday X-Men, The Death of Robin Hood Trailers Talk 33:28 Dave Filoni, Lynwen Brennan Replacing Kathleen Kennedy at Lucasfilm FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_geek_bu... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chief Washington correspondent for Puck News, Leigh Ann Caldwell joins the Chuck ToddCast to unpack how Washington looks different when covered from outside the constraints of legacy media—and why independent journalism may be better suited to capture the dysfunction of Trump’s second term. Caldwell reflects on the groupthink and reaction-driven coverage that defined Trump’s first presidency, the erosion of Congress’s authority in Trump 2.0, and the deep personal animus now defining relationships on Capitol Hill. Together, she and Chuck examine how social media has shaped a younger generation of staffers, why Speaker Mike Johnson may be remembered as one of the weakest in history, and how Congress has willingly made itself irrelevant in the face of executive power. The conversation also digs into healthcare politics, looming shutdown risks, and why Republicans remain unable to act without Trump’s approval—even as he digs in against ACA subsidies out of lingering grievance toward Obama. Caldwell and Todd explore the brewing chaos inside the GOP, from mass retirements and redistricting fights to the staggering cost of House races and the nonstop fundraising grind. The episode closes with a candid assessment of party leadership heading into 2026, why a third Trump impeachment would be a mistake, and why covering Congress—rather than the White House—may now offer the clearest window into where American politics is headed. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Leigh Ann Caldwell joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:30 Covering politics as independent media vs legacy media 04:45 There was little ability for original thought doing network news 05:45 Legacy media gets stuck in groupthink 07:30 People blame the Gingrich years for our current political dysfunction 09:00 Covering Trump’s 1st term was asking for reactions to Trump 09:30 Congress has handed away their authority in Trump 2.0 10:15 The personal animus between the two parties is very real 11:30 Young staffers had their politics formed by social media 13:30 Mike Johnson will go down as one of the weakest speakers ever 14:30 Johnson has willingly made congress irrelevant 16:15 Are we underplaying the chances of a January shutdown? 17:30 With premiums set to rise, why couldn’t Dems corner the GOP? 18:15 Dems know healthcare is good politics for them 19:15 Trump is digging in rather than caving on ACA subsidies 21:00 Trump doesn’t want to prop up the ACA because Obama passed it 22:00 Lots of Republicans have “Obama Derangement Syndrome” 23:30 The framework of the ACA came from the Heritage Foundation 24:00 Trump comes close to advocating for single payer healthcare 26:15 Republicans can’t do anything on healthcare without Trump 27:15 Trump is done with congress, thinks he can do everything via EO 29:15 Trump lied and claimed military bonuses came from tariff revenue 30:15 If SCOTUS takes tariff power from Trump, will he go to congress? 31:15 Congress unlikely to hand tariff authority to Trump 32:15 Republican bracing for another 20 retirement announcements 33:45 Texas & California members are mad about redistricting 35:30 House races will likely cost $60 million in 2026 37:00 Members of congress spend 50% of their time fundraising 39:30 Democrats would be stupid to try to impeach Trump a third time 41:00 Which congressional leaders will still be in place in 2027? 42:30 Johnson won’t be speaker in a new congress 43:30 Jim Jordan is the quiet favorite to be the house GOP leader 45:00 It’d be shocking if Chuck Schumer ran again 46:30 DSCC botched their oppo release on Graham Platner 48:45 There are doubts about Jeffries, but unlikely to be challenged 50:30 Schumer & Jeffries botched the NYC mayors race 52:15 Does John Thune have support in the senate? 55:00 Covering the hill is a better beat than the White HouseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd examines the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files, the uneven political fallout, and why some stories break through while others—often more consequential—don’t. The discussion then turns to public health, RFK Jr.’s corrosive influence on vaccine trust, and how misinformation is putting kids at risk just as measles cases surge. Todd closes by unpacking the growing civil war within MAGA world, where influencers—not elected officials—are driving the GOP agenda, competing for clicks with ever more extreme claims, and exposing deep cracks in Trump’s coalition. Then, chief Washington correspondent for Puck News, Leigh Ann Caldwell joins Chuck to unpack how Washington looks different when covered from outside the constraints of legacy media—and why independent journalism may be better suited to capture the dysfunction of Trump’s second term. Caldwell reflects on the groupthink and reaction-driven coverage that defined Trump’s first presidency, the erosion of Congress’s authority in Trump 2.0, and the deep personal animus now defining relationships on Capitol Hill. Together, she and Chuck examine how social media has shaped a younger generation of staffers, why Speaker Mike Johnson may be remembered as one of the weakest in history, and how Congress has willingly made itself irrelevant in the face of executive power. The conversation also digs into healthcare politics, looming shutdown risks, and why Republicans remain unable to act without Trump’s approval—even as he digs in against ACA subsidies out of lingering grievance toward Obama. Caldwell and Todd explore the brewing chaos inside the GOP, from mass retirements and redistricting fights to the staggering cost of House races and the nonstop fundraising grind. The episode closes with a candid assessment of party leadership heading into 2026, why a third Trump impeachment would be a mistake, and why covering Congress—rather than the White House—may now offer the clearest window into where American politics is headed. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to review the fallout from the dissolution of the Soviet Union and why that story’s ending hasn’t been written yet. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and gives his college football roundup. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 04:45 We all know the broad strokes of the Epstein story 05:30 With enough money you can buy your way out of bad character 07:00 Justice department is slow walking the release of the Epstein files 07:30 Releases have a lot of Bill Clinton, very little Trump 08:15 DOJ will frontload releases that embarrass Democrats 09:30 People were willing to look the other way on Epstein 10:15 Character should matter & Epstein ties should be a demerit 12:00 Many people don’t know about or believe many of Trump’s outrages 12:45 The Epstein story breaks through, many consequential stories don’t 14:00 HHS touts accomplishments, but has done tremendous damage 15:15 2000 confirmed cases of measles, about to lose measles-free status 16:45 RFK Jr. is an incredibly low character individual 17:30 Removing food dyes is the only good work MAHA is doing 19:00 No scientific study links vaccines to autism 19:45 Covid vaccine was touted as a shield 20:45 People exploited poor Covid vaccine communication 21:15 MRNA vaccines are a technological marvel 21:45 Cutting funding for MRNA research is a terrible own goal 23:00 RFK Jr is causing less people to take vaccines, putting kids at risk 24:15 Massive infighting has begun amongst the MAGA influencers 25:45 GOP is captured by influencers the ways Dems were captured by “groups” 27:45 Some MAGA influencers have crazy beliefs and conspiracy theories 28:45 Republicans forced to entertain the crazy beliefs of their influencers 30:45 GOP politicians are taking their cues from their influencer base 31:45 Dems are starting to break free from influence of the groups 32:30 Biden’s poor handling of the border was to satiate the groups 33:00 MAGA influencers are conducting a circular firing squad 34:00 MAGA influencers try to out-crazy each other for clicks 36:30 The MAGA coalition is cracking 42:30 Leigh Ann Caldwell joins the Chuck ToddCast 44:00 Covering politics as independent media vs legacy media 47:15 There was little ability for original thought doing network news 48:15 Legacy media gets stuck in groupthink 50:00 People blame the Gingrich years for our current political dysfunction 51:30 Covering Trump’s 1st term was asking for reactions to Trump 52:00 Congress has handed away their authority in Trump 2.0 52:45 The personal animus between the two parties is very real 54:00 Young staffers had their politics formed by social media 56:00 Mike Johnson will go down as one of the weakest speakers ever 57:00 Johnson has willingly made congress irrelevant 58:45 Are we underplaying the chances of a January shutdown? 1:00:00 With premiums set to rise, why couldn’t Dems corner the GOP? 1:00:45 Dems know healthcare is good politics for them 1:01:45 Trump is digging in rather than caving on ACA subsidies 1:03:30 Trump doesn’t want to prop up the ACA because Obama passed it 1:04:30 Lots of Republicans have “Obama Derangement Syndrome” 1:06:00 The framework of the ACA came from the Heritage Foundation 1:06:30 Trump comes close to advocating for single payer healthcare 1:08:45 Republicans can’t do anything on healthcare without Trump 1:09:45 Trump is done with congress, thinks he can do everything via EO 1:11:45 Trump lied and claimed military bonuses came from tariff revenue 1:12:45 If SCOTUS takes tariff power from Trump, will he go to congress? 1:13:45 Congress unlikely to hand tariff authority to Trump 1:14:45 Republican bracing for another 20 retirement announcements 1:16:15 Texas & California members are mad about redistricting 1:18:00 House races will likely cost $60 million in 2026 1:19:30 Members of congress spend 50% of their time fundraising 1:22:00 Democrats would be stupid to try to impeach Trump a third time 1:23:30 Which congressional leaders will still be in place in 2027? 1:25:00 Johnson won’t be speaker in a new congress 1:26:00 Jim Jordan is the quiet favorite to be the house GOP leader 1:27:30 It’d be shocking if Chuck Schumer ran again 1:29:00 DSCC botched their oppo release on Graham Platner 1:31:15 There are doubts about Jeffries, but unlikely to be challenged 1:33:00 Schumer & Jeffries botched the NYC mayors race 1:34:45 Does John Thune have support in the senate? 1:37:30 Covering the hill is a better beat than the White House 1:42:00 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Leigh Ann Caldwell 1:42:30 ToddCast Time Machine - December 26, 1991 1:43:00 Soviet Union officially dissolves, ending the Cold War 1:43:45 Collapse of the Soviet Union is still unresolved 1:45:00 It felt like history had chosen a winner, but it was just the first act 1:45:30 The west felt like the liberal democrats had won 1:46:45 The US treated the Soviet Union like a failed state, not a fallen empire 1:48:00 Democracy hasn’t taken hold in many former Soviet states 1:49:15 Democracy has never landed in Russia due to structural reasons 1:50:15 Fall of the USSR created oligarchs, but not a middle class 1:51:15 The Russian people equated oligarchy with democracy 1:53:00 Russians lost a sense of identity, made them vulnerable to a dictator 1:53:45 Eastern Europe fears Russia & wanted in on NATO 1:55:15 Ukraine had the world’s third largest nuclear arsenal, gave it up 1:56:15 Ukraine should have received NATO membership for giving up nukes 1:57:00 We’re repeating the 1920’s & 30’s in the U.S. & in Europe 1:58:45 Russia becoming a democracy seems fanciful, but in time it’s possible 2:00:15 This period feels unstable, but could be bumps in the road 2:00:45 Ask Chuck 2:01:00 Why has the U.S. and Europe had a bond, & thoughts on losing it? 2:05:30 Do you think congress will try to limit the pardon power post-Trump? 2:11:30 What does the GOP look like if it loses in 2028? 2:15:00 What was it like working with Topps for your trading card? 2:26:00 College football roundupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk the Puck News report that James Gunn might be demoted if Paramount acquires WB and the report that 'Supergirl' cost $200M. They also spoiler review IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 6 and review STRANGER THINGS S5 Eps 1-4 and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #jamesGunn #marvel #netflix #strangerthings #hbomax #welcometoderry #johnrocha #michaelvogel #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:00 What's the Truth About the 'Supergirl' Budget? 11:40 Will Paramount Demote James Gunn if they Buy WB, Supergirl Budget 20:02 Welcome to Derry Ep 6 Spoiler Review 37:52 Stranger Things S5 Eps 1-4 Spoiler Review FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.This week in the world of Mr. Beast, AKA Jimmy Donaldson, the biggest headline without question is his heartwarming decision to shut down Disneyland Resort for a private Make-A-Wish event. According to Inside the Magic and confirmed by his own social media posts, Jimmy didn't film this or turn it into a stunt video—he simply wanted to give Make-A-Wish children a day they'd never forget. The event allowed kids battling critical illnesses to experience recreated “Mr. Beast” challenges inside Disneyland, and he made it clear on X that this was “not for a video, just for fun.” Fans across X and Threads erupted with praise, spotlighting how rare it is these days for a creator of his reach to do something this meaningful without any content monetization. The gesture got massive traction, not just from the fandom but also from wider media, who called it one of his most significant philanthropic moves to date, putting his personal and professional brand of giving squarely in the spotlight for all the right reasons.Alongside his philanthropic work, Mr. Beast continues to raise alarm bells about artificial intelligence and its potential impact on the creator economy. On October 5, he told his 443 million YouTube followers and millions more on X that the era of AI-generated videos “just as good as normal videos” poses “scary times” for millions of YouTube creators. His comments trended immediately and sparked cross-industry conversation, including public remarks from Instagram chief Adam Mosseri at the Bloomberg Screentime conference, who partially pushed back but agreed society would need to adapt expectations around reality and authenticity. Fortune and Entrepreneur highlighted that OpenAI's new Sora app, which lets users generate ten-second AI videos, is already rising to the top of the App Store, heightening Donaldson's concern that human-generated content could struggle for relevance or revenue.Business-wise, Business Insider reports that Mr. Beast is making bold moves into fintech, filing a trademark application for “MrBeast Financial” just this month. Investor documents show plans for everything from banking services and student loans to credit insights and a companion financial literacy app aimed at his global fandom. While there's no timeline yet and his team declined comment, legal experts say this is a rare step even among celebrity entrepreneurs and would put Donaldson's reputation directly on the line in an industry known for intense regulation and risk. This adds to his string of ventures, from Feastables snacks to Beast Burger and the Amazon Prime “Beast Games” reality show—which, not to be missed, has been renewed for two more seasons after a record-breaking first run.On the legal front, Puck News notes that his yearslong legal drama with restaurateur Robert Earl is heading back to court, with a $100 million lawsuit now at stake over alleged contractual issues around his restaurant business.For daily updates, Mr. Beast keeps followers glued via X posts, business moves, and surprise public appearances, all while shaping the conversation on tech ethics and influencer responsibility. To never miss a beat, be sure to subscribe to this feed and check out “Biography Flash” for more great stories. Thanks for listening!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Funding fights in Washington usually play out like games of chicken. Right now, neither party seems ready to give in. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck News, Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News, and Toluse Olorunnipa and Ashley Parker of The Atlantic.

10.1.25 Hour 2, More callers give their top solution to fixing the Commanders' defense after seeing the flaws early in the season. John Ourand from Puck News joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Monumental Sports fiasco with platforms like YoutubeTV losing the channel and other aspects of the sports business world.

10.1.25 Hour, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show reacting to the electric MLB Playoff games from yesterday and talking about the Commanders' defensive woes through the first four weeks of the NFL season. Kevin Sheehan, Producer Max and callers give their number one solution to fix the Commanders' defense this season. 10.1.25 Hour 2, More callers give their top solution to fixing the Commanders' defense after seeing the flaws early in the season. John Ourand from Puck News joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Monumental Sports fiasco with platforms like YoutubeTV losing the channel and other aspects of the sports business world. 10.1.25 Hour 3, Former Washington Redskins Cornerback Fred Smoot joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to give his analysis on why the Commanders' defense is underperforming and what they can do to improve. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Commanders' Head Coach Dan Quinn's press conference where he confirms Jayden Daniels has been medically cleared to fully practice and other injury updates on the roster.

10.1.25, John Ourand from Puck News joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Monumental Sports fiasco with platforms like YoutubeTV losing the channel and other aspects of the sports business world.

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesIt's been a busy week for the MCU starting with a potentially big leak where costumes from Avengers: Doomsday were revealed. With filming now wrapped, an image from the wrap party gifts showed those who want to look what our characters may look like in the upcoming blockbuster. In other “oops” news, Spider-Man actor Tom Holland suffered a mild concussion while filming a stunt for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, halting filming for several days. Here's hoping Spidey's bump on the noggin heals fast! Daredevil: Born Again has already been renewed for a third season. The return to Charlie Cox's outing as the Man Without Fear was well received this year on Disney+ and season two will premiere next May. Lastly, Marvin Jones, III will appear as Tombstone in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. On Monday, Lucasfilm dropped the long-awaited teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu - Star Wars' newest feature film coming out in May 2026. As we've discussed before, this will be Lucasfilm's first feature film for the franchise since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker and it seems like a lot is riding on Grogu's tiny green shoulders.James Gunn didn't leave us hanging this week as the writer/director/co-chair of DC Studios shared an Instagram post of his second draft of the script for Man of Tomorrow. An image taking up most of the cover shows an anatomical cutout of a human head and brain leading to speculation that Brainiac will be the villain Superman and perhaps Lex Luthor have to team up against. Matt Reeves also chimed in on the same topic, though separately, and shared that the villain for The Batman: Part II will be a character that has “never really been done” in a film before. Reeves also confirmed his films are Elseworlds projects not part of the DCU.The first trailer has been released for Sony's comedic reimagining of the 1997 film Anaconda which stars Jack Black and Paul Rudd. The film will hit theaters on December 25.Director Shawn Levy posted a photo to Instagram last week of Ryan Gosling in costume on the set of Star Wars: Starfighter, offering the first look from the film's shoot. Gosling and co-star Flynn Gray are seen posing with the Mediterranean Sea behind them.Paul Walter Hauser is joining the cast of director Zach Cregger‘s new Resident Evil movie.DC announced last week that its Batman No. 1, a relaunch of the Caped Crusader by writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jiménez, has sold over 500,000 copies, making it the top selling comic of the year by far.Stan Lee will posthumously return to L.A. Comic con, this time as a hologram that will use AI to have conversations with fans. Fans will be able to speak with the hologram at the Stan Lee Experience section of the con, a 1,500 ft. enclosed booth which costs between $15-$20 to enter, depending on whether you buy tickets ahead of time. And like meeting a celebrity or getting autographs, there will be paid opportunities to take photos with the hologram or have a three-minute, one-on-one conversation with it.Taylor Swift is returning to theaters from Oct. 3-Oct. 5 for her album release. Swift is partnering with AMC theaters for the event film which will feature behind the scenes making of her new album Life of a Showgirl, as well as a music video premiere. The Eras Tour film was a phenomenon two years ago, becoming the top grossing concert film of all time with $261.6 million globally.After rumors last week that Paramount was looking into making a bid for Warner Brothers, Puck News is now reporting that a well placed inside source has verified that Netflix is preparing to make a bid for the studio as well.

Everything changed for me in early June of 2020, when the Tom Cotton essay appeared in the New York Times and all hell broke loose on Twitter. I was scrolling the app to my detriment, as I always do, and all of a sudden, it was like the night Donald Trump won the election. Big trouble in blue-check city. The New York Times published an op-ed that called for the military to be brought in if the riots could not be controlled. Even typing that sentence, calling them “riots” instead of protests, was a thought crime and could not be said out loud, so you can only imagine how horrifying it was for the reality deniers on Team Fragility to hear Cotton's thesis statement, “This week, rioters have plunged many American cities into anarchy, recalling the widespread violence of the 1960s.”It was dangerous because it was the truth. Like this scene in The Insider, where Jeffrey Wigand's story has to be buried because it might disrupt a corporate merger at CBS News, except this time it might upset the Times staffers and the Twitter hive mind.The point was, Cotton was not only telling the truth — a truth all of us could see with our own eyes — but he was reflecting the majority opinion of Americans. That's why Bari Weiss and James Bennett asked Tom Cotton in the first place to represent the other half of America that the New York Times and everything under the Left's control abandoned. I sat in my apartment, gobsmacked that all of this was playing out. Here we'd spent months on lockdown, making our own hand sanitizers and masks. My daughter was sent home from her senior year of college to have her graduation on my balcony. And all of a sudden, none of that mattered because “systemic racism” mattered more. Yeah, that's what the experts told us.All of these years later, after everything we've seen and learned about that time in our history, we know the Democrats needed it to be bad — bad enough to pressure Americans into voting out a one-term president with a strong economy. It's just that I didn't know that then. All I knew was that no one would talk about it. If you did, your career would be over.The Tom Cotton op-ed would change the course of my life forever because that was the moment I could suddenly see that I wasn't getting the truth. I was getting the negotiated truth, the narrative, what they wanted me to know. I began to wonder, what else wasn't true?It was also the moment everything changed for Bari Weiss, who'd been hired to shake up the media bias at the New York Times. Everyone I knew on Twitter swarmed her, attacked her, and attacked the Times the day the op-ed was published. They were dragging out the history of James Bennett. They were accusing the Times of “putting Black bodies in danger.” The staff felt unsafe, and before long, Bari Weiss became the problem.They kept the piece up but affixed an embarrassing disclaimer at the top, which is still there:After that, Bari Weiss didn't just resign. She took a flamethrower to the Times in a fiery resignation letter that was the shot heard round the world, or at least the internet. She wrote:But the lessons that ought to have followed the election—lessons about the importance of understanding other Americans, the necessity of resisting tribalism, and the centrality of the free exchange of ideas to a democratic society—have not been learned. Instead, a new consensus has emerged in the press, but perhaps especially at this paper: that truth isn't a process of collective discovery, but an orthodoxy already known to an enlightened few whose job is to inform everyone else.Twitter is not on the masthead of The New York Times. But Twitter has become its ultimate editor. As the ethics and mores of that platform have become those of the paper, the paper itself has increasingly become a kind of performance space. Stories are chosen and told in a way to satisfy the narrowest of audiences, rather than to allow a curious public to read about the world and then draw their own conclusions. I was always taught that journalists were charged with writing the first rough draft of history. Now, history itself is one more ephemeral thing molded to fit the needs of a predetermined narrative.They thought that was the end of Bari Weiss. They'd chewed her up and spit her out. Boy, were they wrong. It is now one of the greatest success stories ever told, almost on par with Donald Trump defeating the machine and winning again. According to Puck News, Bari Weiss and the Free Press have now been offered a deal upwards of $200 million to sell the site to Paramount/Skydance and put Bari Weiss in charge of guiding CBS News back to some kind of credibility. Even if Weiss doesn't take the deal, it's still a victory lap for her. There will be rumblings that this deal only took effect because of Weiss's overt pro-Israel stance after October 7th. No doubt, she will be hit from both sides over that one. What happened to MeBecause of Weiss, I started a Substack too, five years ago, in July of 2020. By then, I was already a pariah on my side. I could not use Facebook because of the ongoing attacks, which would still exist should I make my return, which I never will. I'd been swarmed and harassed on Twitter/X more times than I could count. On July 11th, I wrote my first Substack post:On the one hand, I am worried that if I start writing what I've been thinking it will be met with harsh reprimands. At the same time, there are not enough people on the left willing to speak up to talk about what is happening for fear of being called out, shamed, and put out of work. I run my own business, but in this climate, the fear is real. A few angry phone calls can put anyone's source of employment in jeopardy. I'm having a hard time keeping my mouth shut, is the only problem. I see a disaster looming and I feel like joining those brave voices that are trying to shift the course of the Titanic which is about to slam into the iceberg.Nobody read it. No one knew it even existed, but it made me feel better that I didn't have to suffer in silence. Keeping it confined here meant I could still earn an income at my other site, AwardsDaily.com, one I'd been running for 26 years and earning a decent income from for almost as long. In ordinary times, my own website would be where I wrote what I thought and felt, but I knew even the most subtle dissent offered up would be the end of everything. I'd made a name for myself on Medium writing from the other side of the aisle, and I couldn't return there either. In both cases, the readership did not want to hear what I had to say.I kept thinking I had to be that person with the machete, clearing away the sticks and weeds, snakes and spiders, so others could safely travel after me, especially my daughter, who deserved to grow up in a free country where she did not have to be afraid to say what she thought and believed, that she could write any book she wanted to write. I couldn't know that the more people read this Substack, the closer I'd dance to the flame. It didn't really take off until Real Clear Politics began linking to my column and Megyn Kelly interviewed me on her show. So did Glenn Beck. Now, somehow, miraculously, people were paying to subscribe and wanted to hear what I had to say.But this world is kept far, far away from the other world, the Doomsday Cult, the bubble of the Left. Most of them had no idea what I was up to because they would never even think to look. To them, all of those bad people on the outside are to be shunned and ignored.At some point, though, considering how many people there were out there gunning for my destruction, I knew I had to come clean and come out and let all of them know what I thought and where I stood. I also wanted to use whatever voice I had to help Trump win, to defeat them. I was too loud and too obnoxious on Twitter. I was careless. I was doing what I have always done in the 30 years I've been online. I didn't change. Everything around me did. I made a joke mocking “White Dudes for Harris,” and that tweet went viral, with people whispering that I was a “white supremacist” and a “racist.” That caught the attention of the Hollywood Reporter, and they thought a story on my political shift would be interesting. They called me a “Maga Darling,” and that was the end of that. That ended any hope of making money on my website. Even though I defended those who were getting canceled many times, I was still taken aback by how it felt to have all those doors slam shut and all those people turn away. It was isolating and, in some ways, terrifying.The crime I committed was crossing the Trump line. Most heterodox voices refuse to cross it. They'll mingle with Trump supporters, but they will hold that one card back, knowing that when the ship rights itself, they might want to play it. So I don't have the same happy ending Bari Weiss does. I can't take a victory lap, at least not yet. She has her whole life ahead of her. I have my whole life mostly behind me. I'm eternally grateful that there are so many readers out there who get something out of what I write. In some ways, this has been the summation of my life online, tapping out words on the screen, hoping that those words land in the hearts and minds of readers. Hoping that I can be heard. I don't know what I would have done with that. I will never stop saying thank you for saving my life.I don't know if Weiss will take the deal. $100 million or even $200 million means she'll be set up for life. She will never have to struggle. It will also mean she is less free. It means they can “cancel” her again, and believe me, they will try. If she is the head of CBS News, everything will be her fault. The bad ratings no one on the Left talks about now will suddenly be the headline in every mainstream media outlet. Every story will be heavily scrutinized in a way it never was before. They manifest failure where no such failure exists, and they'll never give her any credit. She should heed the wise words of Megyn Kelly, who has been there and done that:Either way, if she's sitting on $100 million, maybe it won't matter. Then again, who knows, maybe she can lead a revolution in the legacy media too./// This is a public episode. 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The Summer of 2015 at 10 is a weekly retrospective journey through American pop culture during May, June, July and August of 2015. Brandon Peters, Puck News and The Outside Scoop's Scott Mendelson and We Live Entertainment/2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla/Out Now with Aaron and Abe's Aaron Neuwirth take a weekend by weekend look at […]

The Summer of 2015 at 10 is a weekly retrospective journey through American pop culture during May, June, July and August of 2015. Brandon Peters, Puck News and The Outside Scoop's Scott Mendelson and We Live Entertainment/2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla/Out Now with Aaron and Abe's Aaron Neuwirth take a weekend by weekend look at […]

In uncertain times, many leaders play it safe: cutting risks, pulling back, and aiming for stability. But what if the better move is to be bold? In our latest Unserious episode, Puck News CEO Sarah Personette reveals how they practice courageous leadership by betting big and speaking up when much of the media world plays it safe by avoiding the line of fire. We unpack why news still matters, the business Puck is building, and how her team covers a White House that has moved from threatening news organizations to extorting them for cash and silence."Courage is a strategy, not a risk. We would all benefit from leading our lives with that perspective." - Sarah PersonetteWatch the full video version on YouTube or Spotify.Follow Sarah on LinkedIn and sign up at Puck.news.Follow Unserious in your podcast app, at unserious.com, and on Instagram and Threads at @unserious.fun.

Wall Street is reportedly worried that President Trump will come after big banks the way he did big law firms and elite universities.On Today's Show:William Cohan, co-founder of Puck News and author of many books, including Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon (Penguin Random House, 2022), talks about the many ways President Trump is interfering in big U.S. businesses 

William Cohan, co-founder of Puck News and author of many books, including Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon (Penguin Random House, 2022) , talks about the many ways President Trump is interfering in big U.S. businesses, and why Wall Street is worried he'll come after big banks the way he did big law firms and elite universities.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine (which Putin started). While Trump insisted Wednesday there would be “very severe consequences” if Putin doesn't agree to some kind of ceasefire, the Russian president has given no indication he plans to give up his goal of eventually taking over all of Ukraine. And Ukraine continues to insist it will not cede any of its territory to Russia. In short: The war is still at a stalemate, and the president of the United States wants to move the needle by hosting the aggressor — an international pariah who faces an arrest warrant on war crimes from the Hague – right here on American soil. Julia Ioffe, a founding member of Puck News and a long-time Russian politics expert, joins us to talk about the Alaska summit and what could come out of it.And in headlines: Trump suggested he may extend federal control of the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department beyond the 30-day limit, a panel of appeals court judges opened the door for the White House to suspend or terminate billions in foreign aid funding, and fewer Americans say they're drinking alcohol.Show Notes:Pre-order Julia's book – https://tinyurl.com/2btnv3pkCall Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

8.7.25, John Ourand from Puck News joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to go into detail about the ESPN acquiring NFL Network deal, what implications it could have on the coverage of the NFL and other sports business topics.

8.7.25 Hour 2, Callers give their predictions for what the Commanders will be in the 2025 season after making the NFC Championship game last season. John Ourand from Puck News joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to go into detail about the ESPN acquiring NFL Network deal, what implications it could have on the coverage of the NFL and other sports business topics. Kevin Sheehan reacts to some comments made by Commanders' defensive coordinator Joe Whitt about changes made from last season.

8.7.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show recapping the Commanders' joint practice with the Patriots from yesterday and discussing Terry McLaurin's contract dispute. Kevin Sheehan, Producer Max and callers give their prediction on what kind of team the Commanders will be in the upcoming NFL season. 8.7.25 Hour 2, Callers give their predictions for what the Commanders will be in the 2025 season after making the NFC Championship game last season. John Ourand from Puck News joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to go into detail about the ESPN acquiring NFL Network deal, what implications it could have on the coverage of the NFL and other sports business topics. Kevin Sheehan reacts to some comments made by Commanders' defensive coordinator Joe Whitt about changes made from last season. 8.7.25 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to recap the Commanders' joint practice with the Patriots and list positives and negatives he saw from the team. Kevin Sheehan asks Producer Max and callers what would be the last straw for Terry McLaurin in regards to his contract negotiations.

Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck News join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including a spate of worrying political violence in the U.S., President Trump’s domestic and international priorities and the upcoming battle on the budget. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Puck News’ John Heilemann examines whether there was a cover-up of Biden’s age during the 2024 campaign. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin details how we push back against Trump’s many oversteps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is Trump's approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war working out? Preet's joined by Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, and Julia Ioffe, a journalist and co-founder of Puck News, to discuss Putin, Trump, Zelensky, and the future of Ukraine.  You can now watch portions of our episodes on YouTube! Head to CAFE's Youtube channel and subscribe.  Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 833-997-7338. For analysis of recent legal news, join the CAFE Insider community. Head to cafe.com/insider to join for just $1 for the first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traded public barbs on Wednesday, one day after top White House and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to end the war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy said Trump is living in a 'web of disinformation,' while Trump falsely accused Zelenskyy of being a 'dictator without elections.' With the three-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of its neighbor coming up next week, the Trump administration's decision to sideline Ukraine and Europe in favor of direct talks with Russia underscores the ways the president is throwing traditional U.S. alliances out the window. Julia Ioffe, Washington correspondent at Puck News and a long-time observer of Russian politics, explains what the U.S. selling out Ukraine could mean for the world order.And in headlines: A top DOJ officials defended the decision to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams in court, Trump signed an executive order to expand his control over independent regulatory agencies, and Civil Rights groups sues the Trump Administration over its anti-DEI and anti-trans actions.Show Notes:Check out Julia's work – puck.news/author/julia-ioffe/Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8Support victims of the fire – votesaveamerica.com/reliefWhat A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday