Channels with Peter Kafka
Episodes
AI Wants to Shop for You. What Could Go Wrong?
Peter Kafka and Jason Del Rey discuss the rise of AI shopping agents like Instinct and Meta’s Muse, which promise to automate purchases and travel planning.
The Atlantic’s CEO on AI, Billionaire Owners, and Moonlighting as a Creator
Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, discusses the magazine’s return to profitability and growth to 1.
Data Centers, Elon Musk, and the New Politics of Tech, with David Weigel
Peter Kafka and David Weigel discuss the sudden surge in American anti-tech sentiment, particularly regarding data centers and AI.
The Weird, Big Business of Microdramas
Peter Kafka explores the booming micro-drama industry with Ali Alvarez of InkIt and analyst Hernan Lopez.
The $12.5 Billion Lakers, the NFL’s TV Fight, and Sports Media’s Big Split
Peter Kafka and John O’Ran discuss the shifting landscape of sports media rights, focusing on the $12.
Joanna Stern on the New Siri, OpenAI’s Weird Gadget, and Life After the Wall Street Journal
Peter Kafka interviews Joanna Stern about her new independent media venture, New Things, and her book on living with AI.
Oliver Darcy on Status, Bari Weiss, and Why Media Reporters Are Too Soft
Peter Kafka interviews Oliver Darcy, founder of the media newsletter Status, discussing its growth into a sustainable business with paid subscribers and a YouTube presence.