Press Profiles

Ben Smith has spent his career at the edge of what's next in media. From early political blogging and Politico to building BuzzFeed News and launching Semafor, he joins Press Profiles to talk about the shifts that have shaped modern journalism—and what may come next.

Ben shares what he learned from the rise and fall of the traffic era, why Semafor is betting big on live events and how journalists should think about distribution as AI reshapes the industry. Plus, he reveals his favorite BuzzFeed headline, offers some unconventional advice for PR people and explains why his dream job is still being a reporter.

After more than two decades at The Wall Street Journal, Jamie Heller made the leap to Business Insider with a clear vision: raise the bar and make original reporting – including exclusives, features and profiles – the main event. Now, nearly two years into her tenure as Editor in Chief, she joins Press Profiles to talk about how she's helping to reshape one of business media's most recognizable brands.

Bloomberg TV anchor Dani Burger joins Press Profiles to discuss her path from rookie hedge fund reporter to the host of Open Interest and the newly launched Bloomberg Deals. She shares how she prepares for high-stakes conversations with financial heavyweights, why the best interviews require listening rather than rigidly following a script, and how she is working to make Bloomberg Deals a go-to destination for breaking transactions. Dani also reflects on sleeping through her first-ever TV appearance, how she's navigating the age of AI, nearly becoming a Knicks City Dancer, and the persistence—and backup alarm clock—that helped propel her career.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, FOX Sports host Rob Stone joins Press Profiles to reflect on a broadcasting career that has taken him from local TV in Albany, Georgia, to the biggest stages in sports. Rob shares stories from nine World Cups, the evolution of soccer in America, and what viewers can expect from this summer's tournament. He also revisits his infamous Chili Pepper Institute segment, explains the origin of bowling's "Hambone," talks Big Noon Kickoff, David Letterman, WWE championship glory, Colgate University, and why being a "good dude" and "good hang" might be what matters most.

We've had over 70 journalists join us on Press Profiles, but we've never had The Mooch. On this episode, venerable podcast host, businessman, founder, voracious reader (and we could go on and on) Anthony Scaramucci sits down for a candid, funny, and thoughtful conversation about podcasting, politics, media, and resilience. He discusses his wildly successful podcast The Rest Is Politics US, surviving public failure, reading 300 books a year, why vulnerability matters, and what he's learned from Wall Street, the White House, and life in the spotlight. Plus: astrology, Disney, the Mets, and a few completely unfiltered stories along the way. And as always, and especially when you're talking to Anthony…a whole lot more.

Nick Martell and Jack Crivici-Kramer met as college roommates, and now they're selling out concert venues as hosts of the wildly popular business news podcast "The Best One Yet." Nick and Jack have found a recipe for making business news interesting, and as a result, have garnered legions of super fans who tune in every day.

On this episode of Press Profiles, we break down how they've built a fast-paced, high-energy show that turns complex financial news into compelling, memorable stories. From their daily "headline hammer" meetings to their formula of "bold + specific = interesting," they share how they choose what to cover, and just as importantly, what to skip. It's a candid look behind the scenes with two individuals quickly making their mark in business news. Special thanks to my colleague Pippa Ushio for hosting the terrific conversation.

Before AI, before social media, before the dot-com boom…there was Shawn Tully. Nearly 50 years later, there's still Shawn Tully — Fortune's Senior Editor-at-Large, still cranking out thought-provoking stories about the world's most powerful business leaders. On this episode of Press Profiles, Shawn reflects on five decades of reporting, from covering European business in Paris to flying on Donald Trump's private plane, to spending hours inside CEOs' offices chasing the perfect anecdote. He shares why storytelling matters as much as spreadsheets, how trust is built over decades, and why the best business journalism reads like narrative — not news copy. Along the way, we hear about tennis with Bobby Riggs, inventing the term "HENRYs," and what motivates him to "keep cranking" after all these years.

Forbes reporter Hank Tucker hasn't been in the business long, but he has started to make an impact. His profiles on some of the most successful leaders in business coupled with popular articles about interesting investment has made him a compelling read. And he's only getting started. On this episode of Press Profiles, Tucker explains how he broke into the business, what he learned from talented colleagues like Nathan Vardi, Antoine Gara, and Maneet Ahuja, and how he gets his subjects to reveal interesting things about themselves. We also touch on the growing overlap between finance and sports, life outside the newsroom (think lots of burgers and the Boston Red Sox), how being a middle child has shaped his approach, and why being a good teammate matters as much to him as any byline.

For most kids, "career day" is nothing more than a welcome refuge from a typical day at school. For Telis Demos, it was the spark that launched his now decades-long career as a financial journalist. On this episode of Press Profiles, we talk to the "Heard on the Street" columnist and podcast host about the career day presentation from a Wall Street banker that ignited his curiosity in the financial markets. We get into his early career in magazines (and why newspapers won him over) and how getting "into the weeds" helps him uncover stories that others might miss. We also discuss the 2008 credit bubble, the rise of high-frequency trading, and the craft of writing a memorable intro. Telis also tells us about what PR professionals get right (and wrong), why he thinks it's important to ask someone what they actually do at work all day, and why aspiring young journalists should find their voice and follow their instincts.

Yahoo Finance anchor Julie Hyman is a 25-year veteran of financial journalism. From the newsroom floor of Bloomberg in Paris at the start of her career to helping lead Yahoo's broadcast coverage, Julie shares what it takes to prepare for her live shows each day and how to authentically connect with her guests. She also discusses balancing motherhood with a demanding career, the lessons learned from an early job selling corn off the back of a truck, and her advice for aspiring reporters: master the content, build relationships, and stay curious.