Podcast · 71 episodes
Mixed Signals from Semafor Media, page 2
by Semafor Podcasts · English
Every Friday media reporter Max Tani and Semafor Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith pull back the curtain on the most important stories about media, revealing why you see and hear what you see and hear. Mixed Signals from Semafor Media is supported by Think with Google.
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Maverick Carter on building the future of sports mediaMaverick Carter (LeBron James’ longtime business partner) discusses how athlete-led companies are reshaping sports media, why distribution is now everywhere, and what the NBA and global basketball…24 Apr 2026 · 31 min · 10 chapters
Patrick Radden Keefe on page-turning journalism, his own celebrity, and the humanity behind his workPatrick Radden Keefe discusses how he writes page-turning investigative books, why he chose London Falling, and the humanity and ethics behind reporting on crime and wrongdoing.17 Apr 2026 · 38 min · 12 chapters
Bluesky COO Rose Wang on building a better social networkRose Wang, COO of Blue Sky, explains the “protocol not platform” vision for a better social network, why Blue Sky grew rapidly after changes to X, how open identities/social graphs enable third-party…10 Apr 2026 · 39 min · 13 chapters
Joanna Stern on quitting the Wall Street Journal and building a media business with AIJoanna Stern discusses quitting the Wall Street Journal to launch an independent media business (“New Things”) and her 2025 experiment using AI across her life, including her book I Am Not a Robot…3 Apr 2026 · 40 min · 17 chapters
Michael Lynton on the infamous Sony hack and learning from his mistakesMichael Lynton, former Sony Entertainment CEO, discusses the “Original Sin” behind Sony’s 2014 decision to greenlight The Interview, the resulting North Korea hack and email leak, and what leaders…27 Mar 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
The Twitch creators explaining the news to Gen ZMixed Signals from Semafor Media20 Mar 2026 · 33 min · 17 chapters
Introducing: The CEO SignalMixed Signals from Semafor Media19 Mar 2026 · 1 min
Jeffrey Goldberg on "SignalGate," Trump's charm offensive, and why The Atlantic is winningMixed Signals from Semafor Media13 Mar 2026 · 48 min · 15 chapters
Hasan Piker on streaming all day, his relationship with Zohran Mamdani, and the lefty media machineHasan Piker discusses his Twitch streaming schedule and audience, why he streams 7+ hours daily, how live streaming affects his thinking, his relationship with NYC mayoral figure Zohran Mamdani,…6 Mar 2026 · 47 min · 15 chapters
Introducing: Compound Interest from Semafor BusinessAnalysis of significant media stories and the underlying reasons for media coverage.3 Mar 2026 · 1 min · 1 chapter
Deborah Turness on bias, the BBC, and the future of public mediaIn this episode of *Mixed Signals*, Max Tani and Ben Smith interview Deborah Turness, the former CEO of BBC News, who resigned amid a controversy related to an editorial mishap concerning a…27 Feb 2026 · 36 min · 13 chapters
Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer on turning foreign policy into a podcastJake Sullivan and Jon Finer discuss how to translate foreign policy into podcast form, and how media/information dynamics shape real-world strategy (Russia-Ukraine, U.S.-China, and Israel-Gaza), plus…20 Feb 2026 · 48 min · 21 chapters
Rolling Stone scion on investing in ‘Track Star’ and the anti-algorithmic future of music mediaIn this episode, hosts Max Tani and Ben Smith interview Gus Wenner, chairman of Rolling Stone and son of its founder, Jan Wenner.13 Feb 2026 · 1 h · 26 chapters
Marketing pro Tariq Hassan on how McDonald’s embraced its Donald Trump drive-thru momentIn this episode, hosts Max Tani and Ben Smith interview Tariq Hassan, the former Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of McDonald's.6 Feb 2026 · 54 min · 26 chapters
Heated Rivalry & 'Big C' Canadian Content, with Bell's Sean CohanMixed Signals from Semafor Media30 Jan 2026 · 53 min · 21 chapters
Freakonomics’ Stephen Dubner on why long-form podcasting isn't dead yetMixed Signals from Semafor Media23 Jan 2026 · 53 min · 20 chapters
Undersecretary Sarah Rogers on free speech, Europe’s tech crackdown, and the internet she missesUndersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy16 Jan 2026 · 53 min · 18 chapters
Justin Smith and Ben Smith on Semafor's next chapterMixed Signals from Semafor Media15 Jan 2026 · 40 min · 13 chapters
Ryan Lizza on Olivia Nuzzi, RFK Jr, and the Substack-ification of a scandalJournalist, founder and publisher of Telos (a Substack about Washington and politics).9 Jan 2026 · 55 min · 21 chapters
Kevin O’Leary on playing the villain and turning attention into powerIn this episode, Kevin O’Leary, famously known as Mr. Wonderful from "Shark Tank," discusses his recent role in the film *Marty Supreme*, his media presence, and his views on various topics,…2 Jan 2026 · 45 min · 18 chapters
TikTok Stars on the Politicians Begging Them for ExposureMixed Signals from Semafor Media30 Dec 2025 · 38 min · 19 chapters
What actually mattered in 2025, with Janice Min and Emily SundbergWhat Actually Mattered in 202526 Dec 2025 · 35 min
Instagram's Adam Mosseri on algorithms, AI slop, and how to beat TikTokIn this episode, Adam Mosseri, the CEO of Instagram, discusses the platform's evolution and future as it integrates more with television through new features.19 Dec 2025 · 45 min
Andy Richter on Late Night’s decline, “Dancing With the Stars,” and new mediaComedy veteran, longtime sidekick for Conan O’Brien, game show host, and podcast creator.12 Dec 2025 · 42 min