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08/26/2026

Come for the A.I. reporting, stay for the Bernie Sanders impression.

William D. Cohan joined to break down the growing backlash against A.I. data centers—and what it could mean for the companies pouring billions into them.

Watch the full episode on YouTube—link in bio.

08/21/2026

Is J. Crew’s revamped preppy image actually translating into sales?

Malique Morris and Peter Hamby discuss the brand’s comeback attempt and the growing threat from lower-priced competitors like Quince.

Watch the full episode on YouTube—link in bio.

08/20/2026

Foreign policy could be a major factor in the 2026 midterms—but not necessarily because voters are focused on what’s happening overseas.

Peter Hamby and Julia Ioffe examine how Donald Trump’s foreign policy is hitting Americans where they feel it most: the cost of living.

Watch the full episode on YouTube—Link in bio.

08/18/2026

“Before you know it, the Blackstone Red Sox are going to be coming to a ballpark near you.”

On The Powers That Be, Jon Kelly and Peter Hamby dig into Bob Iger and Josh Kushner’s $12.5 billion purchase of the Los Angeles Lakers, the extraordinary rise in sports franchise valuations, and the growing role of private equity and institutional capital in professional sports.

Watch the full episode on YouTube—link in bio.

08/13/2026

Why did David Crowley defeat Francesca Hong in Wisconsin despite trailing badly in the polls? Peter Hamby breaks it all down in an insightful chat with Marianna Sotomayor.

Watch the full episode on YouTube. Link in bio.

08/11/2026

Puck co-founder Jon Kelly joins Dylan Byers to discuss whether news networks should move beyond nonstop Washington politics and embrace more personality-driven programming.

They also discuss David Ellison’s NYT editorial, Business Insider’s new C.E.O., the fight over WBD, and more.

Watch the full episode on YouTube—link in bio.

08/05/2026

“It’s not that we like Russia, it’s that Ukraine is kind of lib-coded.”

Julia Ioffe joins Leigh Ann Caldwell to discuss Laura Loomer’s dramatic shift on Russia, and whether it could have any lasting impact on the MAGA movement.

Watch the full episode on YouTube. Link in bio.

07/31/2026

Are Pokémon cards replacing fine art?

On today’s episode of The Powers That Be, Marion Maneker joins Peter Hamby to discuss why everything from trading cards to Hollywood memorabilia is becoming a serious investment.

Watch the full episode on YouTube. Link in bio.

07/30/2026

The long-anticipated Gap Beauty renaissance won’t be as essential to the mall brand’s bottom line as the nostalgia-glazed hype might lead one to believe.

But it’s still a key component in the retailer’s continued pitch to the Hailey Bieber wannabe set.

More from Rachel Strugatz at the link in bio.

(Photos: Courtesy of Gap Inc)

07/29/2026

Why is Bernard Arnault suddenly posting on X?

Lauren Sherman joins Peter Hamby on the latest episode of The Powers That Be to dive into the explosive six-part Le Monde investigation into the LVMH C.E.O.

Watch the full episode on YouTube. Link in bio.

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