Mixed Signals from Semafor Media

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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. Read more

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Episodes

Steve Hilton on the Murdochs, David Ellison, and conservative media’s California

07/17/2026 00:50:14Katie Nolan on the sports gambling takeover, covering politics, and the slow return of the boys' club

07/10/2026 00:31:35 Reddit CEO Steve Huffman on LLMs, fighting the bots, and why it’s good that you can't get famous on Reddit

07/03/2026 00:44:25Alex Cooper on flipping "Call Her Daddy" into a media business and entering the creative agency space

06/26/2026 00:40:58David Droga on being “the last Don Draper,” AI’s impact on creativity, and why the boldest ads are the easiest sells

06/19/2026 00:50:50 Show all episodes

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Mixed Signals from Semafor Media is a news commentary podcast by Semafor Podcasts. Airing weekly, Mixed Signals reveals how media intersects with politics, technology, and culture. Backed by Google, this podcast offers more than just discussions—it's an in-depth look at media's crucial role in shaping our daily experiences. One episode at a time, Nayeema Raza and Ben Smith discover the hidden layers of the media world. With their great experience in journalism and production, you feel like you're in an exclusive club. If you're fascinated by media or eager to understand the powers that drive our society, tune in.