The Powers That Be: Daily

Dylan Byers joins Peter with the latest on The Washington Post's executive editor sweepstakes, where a surprising twist sees one of the leading contenders defecting to The New York Times. Then Dylan delves into the never-ending controversies surrounding tech and culture writer Taylor Lorenz, and the baggage that seems to follow her at every turn.

Jon Kelly joins Peter to chat about the media’s portrayal of the Hegseth confirmation tour. The old friends also chew over the Conde Nast layoffs, Rashida Jones’ impending departure from MSNBC, and other related industry subplots.

In a special Saturday episode, Abby Livingston joins Ben to dig into a new drama on Capitol Hill: Democrats like A.O.C. deposing their elders in a leadership-sanctioned act of generational warfare as the party cleans house. Then they discuss the mounting resistance to Pete Hegseth and which Republican senators might throw a wrench in Trump’s transition machine.

John Ourand joins Peter to share the latest on ESPN’s potentially historic contract negotiations with Stephen A. Smith, the larger-than-life reporter and unfiltered analyst, as he seeks to recreate himself as the face of the network. Then John and Peter weigh into the golden-at-bat controversy, and the odds that MLB throws out the rulebook to appeal to Gen Z.

Marion Maneker joins Peter to share an inside look at Art Basel, which kicked off this week in Miami, and previews the notable shows and fairs that are likely to make waves at South Beach. Then he digs into the latest buzz surrounding potential layoffs at Sotheby’s and how owner Patrick Drahi is aiming to streamline the business.

Dylan Byers joins Peter to gab about the latest troubles at The Washington Post: another eight-figure loss, a subscriber exodus, and the confusion inside the newsroom over C.E.O. Will Lewis and interim-ish executive editor Matt Murray’s race to “reimagine” the paper before Bezos pulls the plug.

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to dig into the latest headlines captivating the world of politics: Joe Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son Hunter and its potential impact on his legacy, Trump’s controversial nomination to lead the F.B.I., the emerging battle for D.N.C. chair, and much more.

Jon Kelly rejoins Peter for a spirited dissection of the recent Hearst mega-layoffs, the media-heavy politicking around the D.N.C. chairmanship, and the impact of Trumponomics on the industry.

Abby Livingston returns for a deep dive into another brewing legislative headache: The Capitol Hill battle over renewing the Trump tax cuts, which could cost blue state Republicans the House. Then Abby and Ben turn to Washington’s looming trade war, the potential for midterm backlash, and Elon’s F-35 meddling.

The one and only Lauren Sherman, the author of Puck’s Line Sheet and host of Fashion People, joins Peter to offer some insights into the modern state of Black Friday, the current vibes of the biggest mall brands, retail Trumponomics, and tariff hypotheticals.