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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Kasey Esser on being the "Brad Pitt of microdramas" and what's next for the booming vertical video format

Yesterday (10/02/2026) 00:39:08Liquid Death CEO Mike Cessario on selling water like a punk band, and why comedy is the one thing Coca-Cola can't buy

09/25/2026 00:51:00 Pangram CEO Max Spero on why human touch is about to become the scarcest thing on the internet

09/18/2026 00:49:17Salman Rushdie on what he's learned about media after a lifetime of being trapped by it

09/11/2026 00:41:49Jessica Tarlov on being the lone Democrat at Fox, what she knows about Pete Hegseth, and why she defends her conservative colleagues

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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.