AE Operational Dispatch (Audio Version) — May 10, 2026
The episode discusses three major topics: a Supreme Court decision (Louisiana v. Calais) that weakens the Voting Rights Act’s Section 2 enforcement against racial gerrymandering, the rapid expansion of massive data center projects—exemplified by a Kevin O'Leary‑backed facility in Utah—and the broader cultural implications of low literacy rates in the United States. Key takeaways include the Court’s argument that race‑based remedies are unconstitutional, the environmental and community impacts of sprawling AI‑focused infrastructure, and the alarming statistic that many Americans read below a basic grade level. The host, representing American Escapees, frames these issues through a lens of independent, unfiltered commentary, urging listeners to support the outlet’s mission.
Poured Over: Sarah Jessica Parker and Alexandra Oliva on The Radiant Dark at the LAT Festival of Books
In this episode of Poured Over, host Miwa Messer chats with publisher Sarah Jessica Parker—also a 2025 Booker Prize judge—and author Alexandra Oliva about her new novel, The Radiant Dark. Parker shares insights from her Booker judging experience, describing how...
Is ChatGPT Turning Into Yahoo! Or Netscape? (531)
In this episode the hosts dissect a wave of corporate missteps, from Apple’s $250 million settlement over misleading AI claims to OpenAI’s turbulent week, including missed user‑growth targets, revenue worries, internal lawsuits, and a new self‑service ad platform. They also explore...
Is Google Quietly Losing? YouTube “Stations” Impact? 3 Big Questions for Google | Behind the Numbers
In this episode, senior forecasting analyst Drew Spink and newsletter analyst Marissa Jones dissect Google’s Q1 2026 results, focusing on three big questions: whether Google will introduce ads to its Gemini chatbot, how the company’s massive AI spending is being...
Paper Trail
In this episode of Paper Trail, host Jessica Luschnop recounts a powerful investigative journalism story about a man who was mistakenly never sent to prison after his conviction, only to be re‑arrested 13 years later. The piece illustrates how ProPublica’s...
The Science of Attention: Creating Short-Form Videos People Won't Skip
In this episode, Michael Stelzner talks with Hilary Billings, a psychology‑trained content strategist and founder of Attentioneers, about the science behind short‑form video that captures attention. Hilary shares how she moved from a failed PhD pursuit to viral video success...
The E. Jean Carroll Case, Kash Patel’s Abuse of Power & the Collapse of Trust in SCOTUS — with Don...
In this episode Don Lemon and Mike Nellis dissect three intertwined scandals: the DOJ’s unprecedented request to the Supreme Court to intervene in Donald Trump’s appeal of the E. Jean Carroll verdict, alleged abuses of power by Trump ally Kash Patel...
Introducing Open Tab
In this off‑beat episode, the host muses about the trade‑off between security and freedom while reflecting on the pressures of running a popular New York newsletter. They discuss the looming influence of AI, noting that while AI adoption is inevitable,...
How to Use AI to Write Better Meta Ad Copy Without Losing the Human Touch
In this episode, SmartMarketer’s senior paid performance specialist Dominique Noble walks listeners through a repeatable, AI‑driven process for crafting Meta ad copy that retains human insight and brand voice. She emphasizes three core rules: feed AI detailed brand context, be...
The 42 Minute Playbook on Live Shopping
In this episode of the Gary Vee Audio Experience, Gary Vaynerchuk and Super Ordinary founder discuss the explosive rise of live shopping, especially on TikTok, and why brands are missing the wave due to corporate inertia and a misunderstanding of...
Marketing Lessons From 20 Years at Google - Dan Taylor
In this episode, Dan Taylor, a veteran of nearly 20 years at Google, shares how search and Google Ads have evolved from a niche channel to a massive, AI‑driven marketing platform. He highlights key breakthroughs such as the shift to...
Homicide 360
In the debut episode of Homicide 360, investigative journalist and former deputy sheriff Scott Weinberger teams up with ex‑NYC homicide prosecutor Anna Siga Nicolazzi to dissect a recent murder case from every angle—victim, crime scene, investigators, prosecutors, and surviving family...
Bush Deep
In the debut episode of "Bush Deep," host Bushy delivers a chaotic, comedic monologue that blends self‑deprecating humor with absurd celebrity roasts, name‑dropping figures like Margot Robbie, Keith Urban, and the "Twinnies." He riffs on random topics—from salty men to...
Game 7s, Duke's Prime Video Deal, and a Conversation with Northwestern's J.A. Adande
In this episode of Sports Media Watch, hosts John Lewis and Armand Brody discuss the shifting landscape of sports broadcasting, from the decline of traditional studio shows to the rise of streaming and podcast platforms, highlighted by a conversation with...
How to Make a BOOK Into a Bestseller
In this episode, Planet Money chronicles the launch of its own book and the nail‑biting wait for the New York Times bestseller list, while exposing the opaque, high‑stakes system that determines bestseller status. Host Alexi Horowitz and book editor Tom Mayer...
From the Archives : Zadie Smith : Grand Union
In this archival interview, Zadie Smith discusses her debut short‑story collection Grand Union, exploring how her awareness of mortality and the passage of time shapes her writing. She explains why she revisited and rewrote earlier stories, seeking forms that capture...
Balaji and Taylor Lorenz on AI and Media
In this episode, Balaji Srinivasan and tech journalist Taylor Lorenz discuss how AI is reshaping media, trust, and the economics of information. They argue that AI-generated content makes verification harder, prompting a push for cryptographic truth, decentralized identity, and human‑only...
AI Assistants That Sell You Things On The Side | Behind the Numbers
In this episode of "Behind the Numbers," hosts Marcus, Grace Harmon, and Nate Elliott dissect OpenAI's ambitious plan to generate $100 billion in ad revenue from ChatGPT by 2030. They critique the feasibility of scaling from a $100 million pilot to billions...
Video Podcast Show
In this 3‑minute episode, host Justin Jackson explores the rise of video podcasts and how creators can add video without breaking the bank. He highlights recent platform shifts—Apple’s HLS video, YouTube’s podcast boom, and Spotify’s video support—and demonstrates that a...
Lemme Say This
In this 4‑minute episode of Lemme Say This, the hosts dissect three hot pop‑culture moments: the most epic celebrity apology delivered via a notes app, the surprising ways some stars are actually thriving post‑breakup, and the moment a devoted fan...
Live with Katie Couric: Supreme Court Ruling, CDC Update, WHCD Shooting Latest
In this episode, host Katie Couric talks with Atlantic writer David Graham about the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Louisiana's majority‑Black voting map, its likely impact on Black representation and upcoming House races, and the broader strategy of the...
Not So FAST
In this episode, host John Gingek chats with industry veteran Gavin Bridge—formerly a researcher, Variety analyst, and head of fast channels at Amazon MGM—about the structural flaws in today’s streaming model. Bridge argues that the industry’s focus on binge‑worthy tentpole...
Episode 2.4 - Checka Propper
In this episode of Almost Reckless, host Amy Smilovic chats with Cheka Proper, head of television at Color Force, about her unconventional path to becoming a TV producer—from early TV‑obsessed kid to internships at Conan O'Brien’s show and a talent...
AI Ate Their Search Traffic. Here's What Springer Nature Built Instead — Prathik Roy
In this episode, Prateek Roy, Product Director for Data and AI Solutions at Springer Nature, explains how the rise of generative AI is shifting value in scientific publishing from raw article reads to AI‑generated summaries and data services. He outlines...
'Euphoria' Showrunner Sam Levinson & Cinematographer Marcell Rev
In this episode of the Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast, creator Sam Levinson and cinematographer Marcel Rev discuss the visual evolution of HBO’s “Euphoria” as it enters its third season. They explain how they shifted from a subjective, memory‑like digital aesthetic to...
Watch Mehdi's Powerful Speech in Defense of Independent Journalism at the Zeteo Second Birthday Party
In this celebratory speech, the founder of Zeteo marks the outlet’s second anniversary, highlighting its growth from a four‑person startup to a 24‑person independent news organization funded entirely by paid subscribers. He emphasizes Zeteo’s commitment to truth‑telling without advertiser or...
Peacock’s Battle for Survival and the Catch 22 of Streaming
The episode dissects Peacock’s ongoing financial woes, noting a $432 million loss this quarter and a cumulative $11 billion deficit since its 2020 launch, despite reaching 44 million U.S. subscribers and strong sports viewership spikes from events like the Winter Olympics and the...
#169 - Preston Bryne - Britain Isn't A Free Country Anymore
In this episode, Preston Bryne, a former banking lawyer turned free‑speech advocate, explains how he began defending controversial online platforms like 4chan, Kiwi Farms, and Gab against the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act, which seeks to enforce British censorship laws...
Dangerous Misinformation Doctor Platformed Again: John Davidson Confronts Celebrity Vet Dr. Mary Bowden on BrokenTruth.TV
In this confrontational episode of BrokenTruth.TV, host John Davidson challenges self‑styled "celebrity veterinarian" Dr. Mary Bowden—who is actually an otolaryngologist—about her claims regarding COVID‑19 treatments, vaccine safety, and her professional credentials. Bowden defends her use of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, disputes...
Table Talk: The Press and the President; Trump Corruption; Teen Trouble
The episode opens with a discussion of an active‑duty Special Forces soldier charged with insider betting on a high‑profile operation, using that story to illustrate a broader pattern of rule‑bending that the hosts link to the Trump administration’s alleged corruption...
Bob Odenkirk Would Like to Remind You That Life Is a Meaningless Farce
In this candid interview, Bob Odenkirk reflects on his near‑fatal heart incident, the way it reshaped his perception of time, and his ongoing search for purpose beyond his celebrated roles in Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and recent action films...
NewsGuard Academy: How Trusted Brands Inadvertently Fund Misinformation Sites
In this NewsGuard Academy episode, host Sophia Rupenson explains how programmatic advertising can unintentionally funnel billions of dollars to sites that spread false health claims, even when reputable brands and government agencies never intend to support them. She cites a...
How to Win in the Age of Interest Media: Live Shopping and AI
In this episode Gary Vaynerchuk dives into the rise of live shopping and AI, arguing that both are transformative forces reshaping commerce and entrepreneurship. He cites China’s $1 trillion live‑shopping GMV and TikTok’s growing affiliate market as proof that the model...
Rivals: The Official Podcast
In this brief episode of Rivals, host Pandora Sykes takes listeners behind the scenes of the new Disney Plus/Hulu series, exploring the adaptation of Jilly Cooper's "Scandalous English County." She shares on‑set anecdotes, including how the first draft of a...
Should Broadcast Networks Scrap Entertainment Programming?
The episode examines the stark divergence between sports and entertainment programming on broadcast networks, highlighting that NFL viewership has risen 30% over 20 years while non‑sports primetime audiences have fallen more than 75%. It argues that because sports, especially the...
AI, Brand Safety’s Frenemy | Behind the Numbers
In this episode, Marcus talks with UK analyst Bill Fisher and US AI expert Jacob about the surge of AI‑generated "slop" on platforms like YouTube and its impact on brand safety. They highlight how AI content now makes up roughly...
Silicon Valley Finally Has Its “Succession”
In this episode of Access, host Alex Heath and co‑host Ellis Hamburger sit down with Jonathan Glatzer, the showrunner of the new satire series The Audacity, which dramatizes Silicon Valley’s power dynamics in a "Succession‑style" format. Glatzer discusses the challenges...
Federal Bureau of Inebriation
In this episode of Brad and Mira for the Culture, the hosts riff on a grab‑bag of pop‑culture topics—from the latest buzz around celebrities Cash Patel and Katie Perry to a tongue‑in‑cheek look at the obscure "Clavicular" and a brief...
Fox News Ran 5X More Headlines on Trans Policy Than Epstein Files—Here's Why That Matters
The episode highlights a stark media imbalance, revealing that Fox News published nearly five times more headlines about transgender policy than about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in 2025, with over 4,000 trans‑related stories versus 610 Epstein pieces. It connects this coverage...
Yes Theory and the Art of Making People Care
In this episode, Thomas Bragg, co‑founder of Yes Theory, explains how his team has built a global community by crafting positive, human‑focused travel documentaries that still achieve virality. He discusses the delicate balance between framing stories with enough tension to...
FactCheck.Weekly #31 - 4/21/26
In this episode of FactCheck Weekly, Josh examines four timely claims: the disputed link between glyphosate and cancer, a misleading ad attacking Senate candidate Seth Moulton’s stance on ICE, Elon Musk’s amplification of a false claim that COVID‑19 vaccines caused...
Marc Andreessen: Monitoring the Situation and the Future of Media
In this episode Marc Andreessen discusses the evolution of media from the centralized era of the 1970s to today’s always‑on, meme‑driven landscape. He explains the concept of "randomonium"—the 24‑hour news model of early CNN that chased the "current thing"—and how...
Why Those Engagement Ring Ads Keep Finding You Ft. Hope Bellair
In this episode of In The Loop, host Michael Burpo and Punchmark Digital Marketing Manager Hope Bellair break down retargeting for jewelry retailers, explaining how it works across platforms like Meta and Google and how it can be automated using...
'The Supreme Court Is Unhealthy'
In this episode, constitutional law scholar Steve Vladek explains the Supreme Court’s growing use of the “shadow docket”—emergency, off‑the‑record rulings that bypass the usual merits process. He walks listeners through a recent New York Times expose revealing internal memos that...
Could Hollywood Actually De-Monopolize?
The episode examines recent antitrust actions affecting major media and entertainment conglomerates, focusing on the blocked $6.2 billion Nexstar‑Tegna TV‑station merger and the jury verdict that Live Nation’s Ticketmaster operates as a monopoly. Host Matt Belony and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw discuss...
5 Nights. 5 Secrets of Jeffrey Epstein.
The episode delves into five lesser‑known aspects of Jeffrey Epstein’s life and crimes, exploring the mechanisms that allowed his abuse network to flourish, the role of powerful allies, the financial structures that concealed his wealth, the failures of law‑enforcement oversight,...
13 Things I Shipped in Q1 (+ What's Coming)
In this episode the host recaps the content shipped in Q1—including multiple podcast interviews on scaling outbound, AI‑driven SDR workflows, and account‑based research tools—and previews the new paid "Pantry" offering launching in Q2. Key takeaways include how 11 Apps boosted...
Dating on the Spectrum
The Daily episode explores the Netflix hit "Love on the Spectrum," a reality series that follows autistic adults as they navigate dating for the first time. Host Anna Peele talks with creator Kian O'Cleary and cast members about the show's...
Reality Check Podcast: Brands that Fund Health Hoaxes and the Microwaved Hungarian Puppy Claim
The episode examines two intertwined pipelines of misinformation: a financial pipeline where programmatic advertising unintentionally funds health‑related falsehood sites, and a political pipeline where Russian‑linked state actors seed fabricated stories that reach mainstream European politicians. Researchers found that $336 million was...
The Six Figure Substack System
In this episode, host Jen explains how consolidating all business tech onto Substack can simplify operations and enable coaches, consultants, and service‑based entrepreneurs—especially women—to reach multiple six‑figure revenues. She contrasts the traditional, fragmented tech stack (email, landing pages, webinars, social...