Peter Kafka
Appearances
Criminal
The Bottom of the Cliff
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington, in the courtroom, and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Criminal
The Bottom of the Cliff
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Criminal
The Butterfly Smuggler
And this week I'm talking about the state of the movies and the state of TV and how they all get melded together in the Oscars, a huge event that looks like it's going to get smaller every year. Here to explain what happened this year and what's going to happen in the future is Matt Bellany, the veteran Hollywood journalist from Puck.
Criminal
The Butterfly Smuggler
Matt is smart, and he's going to make you feel smart for listening in. You can hear our chat on channels from the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Decoder with Nilay Patel
Vimeo CEO Philip Moyer is betting on the human touch — and AI
Hey there, I'm Peter Kafka, the host of Channels, the podcast about tech and media and the way they're colliding. And this week I'm talking about the state of the movies and the state of TV and how they all get melded together in the Oscars. A huge event that looks like it's going to get smaller every year.
Decoder with Nilay Patel
Vimeo CEO Philip Moyer is betting on the human touch — and AI
Here to explain what happened this year and what's going to happen in the future is Matt Bellany, the veteran Hollywood journalist from Puck. Matt is smart, and he's going to make you feel smart for listening in. You can hear our chat on channels from the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Pivot
Meta Tell-All, Elon's Daughter Speaks Out, Cybertruck Recall
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington, in the courtroom and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Pivot
Meta Tell-All, Elon's Daughter Speaks Out, Cybertruck Recall
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcast.
Pivot
Democrats Divided, Market Roller Coaster, and Southwest Airlines
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington and the courtroom and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Pivot
Democrats Divided, Market Roller Coaster, and Southwest Airlines
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Pivot
On with Kara Swisher: Why Ben Stiller Made Severance
Hey there, I'm Peter Kafka, the host of Channels, the podcast about tech and media and the way they're colliding. And this week I'm talking about the state of the movies and the state of TV and how they all get melded together in the Oscars. A huge event that looks like it's going to get smaller every year.
Pivot
On with Kara Swisher: Why Ben Stiller Made Severance
Here to explain what happened this year and what's going to happen in the future is Matt Bellany, the veteran Hollywood journalist from Puck. Matt is smart. He's going to make you feel smart for listening in. You can hear our chat on channels from the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Pivot
Elon Merges Companies, WHCA Cuts Comedian, and Guest Co-Host Jen Psaki
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington, in the courtroom, and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Pivot
Elon Merges Companies, WHCA Cuts Comedian, and Guest Co-Host Jen Psaki
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcast.
Pivot
Signalgate, Auto Tariffs, and Trump's Crypto Empire
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington and the courtroom and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Pivot
Signalgate, Auto Tariffs, and Trump's Crypto Empire
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Pivot
Elon's First Cabinet Meeting, Trump's Gold Card, and Bezos' WaPo Revamp
Hey there, I'm Peter Kafka, the host of Channels, the podcast about tech and media and the way they're colliding. And this week, I'm talking about the state of the movies and the state of TV and how they all get melded together in the Oscars, a huge event that looks like it's going to get smaller every year.
Pivot
Elon's First Cabinet Meeting, Trump's Gold Card, and Bezos' WaPo Revamp
Here to explain what happened this year and what's going to happen in the future is Matt Bellany, the veteran Hollywood journalist from Puck. Matt is smart, and he's going to make you feel smart for listening in. You can hear our chat on channels from the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Pivot
Roberts Criticizes Trump, FTC Firings, and White House Installs Starlink
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington, in the courtroom and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Pivot
Roberts Criticizes Trump, FTC Firings, and White House Installs Starlink
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcast.
Pivot
DOGE’s Chaos Strategy, X’s New Valuation, and Guest Co-Host Katie Drummond
Hey there, I'm Peter Kafka, the host of Channels, the podcast about tech and media and the way they're colliding. And this week I'm talking about the state of the movies and the state of TV and how they all get melded together in the Oscars, a huge event that looks like it's going to get smaller every year.
Pivot
DOGE’s Chaos Strategy, X’s New Valuation, and Guest Co-Host Katie Drummond
Here to explain what happened this year and what's going to happen in the future is Matt Bellany, the veteran Hollywood journalist from Puck. Matt is smart. He's going to make you feel smart for listening in. You can hear our chat on channels from the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Pivot
Tariff Turmoil, Trump’s Tesla Ad, and Newsom’s Bannon Interview
Hey, this is Peter Kafka, the host of Channels, a show about what happens when tech smashes into media. And this week I'm talking about Twitch. Not the thing my eye does when I don't get enough sleep, but the pioneering live streaming service that Amazon bought for a billion dollars back in 2014. Twitch is still a big deal in live streaming, but so are lots of other places.
Pivot
Tariff Turmoil, Trump’s Tesla Ad, and Newsom’s Bannon Interview
So how is Twitch CEO Dan Clancy going to deal with that competition? And why exactly do I want to watch people talk live on the Internet anyway? I asked Dan Clancy all about that and more on this week's channels from the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Pivot
Tariff Turmoil, Trump’s Tesla Ad, and Newsom’s Bannon Interview
I've never been to Puerto Rico.
Pivot
Trump’s Putin Call, Inflation Rises, and Sam Altman Strikes Back at Elon Musk
Hey there, I'm Peter Kafka, the host of Channels, the podcast about tech and media and the way they're colliding. And this week I'm talking about the state of the movies and the state of TV and how they all get melded together in the Oscars. A huge event that looks like it's going to get smaller every year.
Pivot
Trump’s Putin Call, Inflation Rises, and Sam Altman Strikes Back at Elon Musk
Here to explain what happened this year and what's going to happen in the future is Matt Bellany, the veteran Hollywood journalist from Puck. Matt is smart, and he's going to make you feel smart for listening in. You can hear our chat on channels from the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Pivot
Liberation Day, Elon Exit Rumors, and Guest Co-Host Jon Lovett
It's exhausting. And so, like, the...
Pivot
Liberation Day, Elon Exit Rumors, and Guest Co-Host Jon Lovett
It seems as though this is, is it just drumming up a misunderstanding from years ago to find a way to talk about you? Is that what this is?
Pivot
Liberation Day, Elon Exit Rumors, and Guest Co-Host Jon Lovett
I want to look up the Galloping Gourmet.
Pivot
Liberation Day, Elon Exit Rumors, and Guest Co-Host Jon Lovett
Do these people leave the compound? Are you going to see him at the restaurants? They just don't leave their houses, right?
Prof G Markets
Unpacking Germany’s Historic U-Turn on Spending — ft. Carsten Brzeski
Get it? Because I was having sex with an animal?
Prof G Markets
Unpacking Germany’s Historic U-Turn on Spending — ft. Carsten Brzeski
Hooters is shifting away from its iconic skimpy waitress outfits and bikini days, instead opting for a family-friendly vibe. They're vowing to improve the food and ingredients, and staff is now being urged to greet women first when groups arrive.
Prof G Markets
Unpacking Germany’s Historic U-Turn on Spending — ft. Carsten Brzeski
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington, in the courtroom, and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Prof G Markets
Unpacking Germany’s Historic U-Turn on Spending — ft. Carsten Brzeski
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Prof G Markets
Why Tariffs Could Crush Canada’s Economy — ft. Mike Moffatt
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington and the courtroom and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Prof G Markets
Why Tariffs Could Crush Canada’s Economy — ft. Mike Moffatt
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcast.
Prof G Markets
Searching For Value Outside the U.S. — ft. Lyn Alden
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington, in the courtroom, and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Prof G Markets
Searching For Value Outside the U.S. — ft. Lyn Alden
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Prof G Markets
Why Chaos Has Become an Economic Strategy — ft. Kyla Scanlon
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington and the courtroom and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Prof G Markets
Why Chaos Has Become an Economic Strategy — ft. Kyla Scanlon
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcast.
Prof G Markets
A Nightmare Tariff Scenario for the Auto Industry — ft. Tim Higgins
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington, in the courtroom, and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Prof G Markets
A Nightmare Tariff Scenario for the Auto Industry — ft. Tim Higgins
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Prof G Markets
Has a Global Market Rotation Begun? + Inside the Ultra-Luxury Hotel Industry
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington and the courtroom and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Prof G Markets
Has a Global Market Rotation Begun? + Inside the Ultra-Luxury Hotel Industry
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Prof G Markets
Is Breaking Up Intel The Right Move? + The New Gold Rush
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington and the courtroom and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Prof G Markets
Is Breaking Up Intel The Right Move? + The New Gold Rush
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcast.
Prof G Markets
The S&P 500 Enters Correction Territory
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington, in the courtroom, and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Prof G Markets
The S&P 500 Enters Correction Territory
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Prof G Markets
Is Reddit Undervalued? + Netflix Goes After Podcasts
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington and the courtroom and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Prof G Markets
Is Reddit Undervalued? + Netflix Goes After Podcasts
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcast.
Prof G Markets
Spotify’s First Year of Profitability + Is Google Losing its Edge?
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington, in the courtroom, and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Prof G Markets
Spotify’s First Year of Profitability + Is Google Losing its Edge?
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Prof G Markets
Nvidia Earnings are the Super Bowl of Business + Trump’s $5 Million Gold Card
The bottom line is if they can beat $38 billion in sales for the quarter, it's going to be a great quarter.
Prof G Markets
Nvidia Earnings are the Super Bowl of Business + Trump’s $5 Million Gold Card
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a podcast about technology and media and how they're both changing all the time. And this week, I'm trying to figure out how Donald Trump is changing the media in Washington and the courtroom and in the boardroom. On to help me figure it all out is Sarah Fisher, the excellent Washington-based media reporter for Axios.
Prof G Markets
Nvidia Earnings are the Super Bowl of Business + Trump’s $5 Million Gold Card
That's this week on Channels, wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov
Can the Courts Stop Trump’s Power Grab? (Feat. Marc Elias)
Hey there, this is Peter Kafka, the host of Channels, a show about tech and media and what happens when they collide. And this week I'm talking to PJ Vogt, who used to have a big podcast with a big audience and lots of resources. And then he didn't. So he had to figure out how to start again.
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov
Can the Courts Stop Trump’s Power Grab? (Feat. Marc Elias)
That's this week on Channels from the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov
Desi Lydic on Comedy, Chaos, and Covering Trump (Again)
Hey there, this is Peter Kafka, the host of Channels, a show about tech and media and what happens when they collide. And this week I'm talking to PJ Vogt, who used to have a big podcast with a big audience and lots of resources. And then he didn't. So he had to figure out how to start again.
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov
Desi Lydic on Comedy, Chaos, and Covering Trump (Again)
That's this week on Channels from the Vox Media Podcast Network.
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Raging Moderates: Trump's Deportation Plans Backfire as Dems Hit Record Low
Hey there, this is Peter Kafka, the host of Channels, a show about tech and media and what happens when they collide. And this week I'm talking to PJ Vogt, who used to have a big podcast with a big audience and lots of resources. And then he didn't. So he had to figure out how to start again.
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Raging Moderates: Trump's Deportation Plans Backfire as Dems Hit Record Low
That's this week on Channels from the Vox Media Podcast Network.
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Raging Moderates: What’s Trump’s Endgame in Ukraine?
Hey there, I'm Peter Kafka, the host of Channels, the podcast about tech and media and the way they're colliding. And this week I'm talking about the state of the movies and the state of TV and how they all get melded together in the Oscars, a huge event that looks like it's going to get smaller every year.
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Raging Moderates: What’s Trump’s Endgame in Ukraine?
Here to explain what happened this year and what's going to happen in the future is Matt Bellany, the veteran Hollywood journalist from Puck. Matt is smart, and he's going to make you feel smart for listening in. You can hear our chat on channels from the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Today, Explained
Eggs aren't expensive enough
Hey there, I'm Peter Kafka, the host of Channels, the podcast about tech and media and the way they're colliding. And this week I'm talking about the state of the movies and the state of TV and how they all get melded together in the Oscars, a huge event that looks like it's going to get smaller every year.
Today, Explained
Eggs aren't expensive enough
Here to explain what happened this year and what's going to happen in the future is Matt Bellany, the veteran Hollywood journalist from Puck. Matt is smart, and he's going to make you feel smart for listening in. You can hear our chat on channels from the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Today, Explained
Quid pro bros
Hey there, I'm Peter Kafka, the host of Channels, the podcast about tech and media and the way they're colliding. And this week I'm talking about the state of the movies and the state of TV and how they all get melded together in the Oscars, a huge event that looks like it's going to get smaller every year.
Today, Explained
Quid pro bros
Here to explain what happened this year and what's going to happen in the future is Matt Bellany, the veteran Hollywood journalist from Puck. Matt is smart, and he's going to make you feel smart for listening in. You can hear our chat on channels from the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Today, Explained
Vatever you vant, Vladimir
Hey there, I'm Peter Kafka, the host of Channels, the podcast about tech and media and the way they're colliding. And this week I'm talking about the state of the movies and the state of TV and how they all get melded together in the Oscars, a huge event that looks like it's going to get smaller every year.
Today, Explained
Vatever you vant, Vladimir
Here to explain what happened this year and what's going to happen in the future is Matt Bellany, the veteran Hollywood journalist from Puck. Matt is smart, and he's going to make you feel smart for listening in. You can hear our chat on channels from the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Today, Explained
The messiest Oscars category
Hey there, I'm Peter Kafka, the host of Channels, the podcast about tech and media and the way they're colliding. And this week I'm talking about the state of the movies and the state of TV and how they all get melded together in the Oscars, a huge event that looks like it's going to get smaller every year.
Today, Explained
The messiest Oscars category
Here to explain what happened this year and what's going to happen in the future is Matt Bellany, the veteran Hollywood journalist from Puck. Matt is smart, and he's going to make you feel smart for listening in. You can hear our chat on channels from the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Today, Explained
Mar-a-Lago makeover
And it's working. That's on Channels, wherever you hear your favorite pods.
Today, Explained
Mar-a-Lago makeover
Hey, this is Peter Kafka. I'm the host of Channels, a show about media and tech and lots of other stuff. And this week I learned about how to make money in media and specifically how to do that in Washington, D.C. in 2025. My guest, Jake Sherman, the co-founder of Punchbowl News. That's the fast-growing, super-inside, the Beltway pub that covers Congress and Congress and nothing else.