Breaker Pod

Comedian and impressionist Matt Friend joins Lachlan Cartwright on The Breaker Pod to discuss going viral with celebrity impressions, the collapse of traditional late-night TV, and why the future of comedy belongs to creators who understand the internet.   Friend reflects on performing at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, meeting King Charles, doing impressions straight to celebrities’ faces...

Former Dow Jones and News UK executive Ramin Beheshti joins Lachlan Cartwright on The Breaker Pod to discuss why Gen Z doesn’t trust legacy media, how AI is threatening traditional news business models, and why “kids don’t want news” is “bullsh*t.” Beheshti — now the CEO of Caliber, the company behind The News Movement, The Recount, Capsule, Caliber Collective, and the creator-focused app SaySo —...

Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill join Lachlan Cartwright on The Breaker Pod to discuss what happens after getting “billboard fired” from two of the most coveted jobs in magazine publishing. Brown, the former editor-in-chief of InStyle, and O’Neill, the former editor-in-chief of WSJ. Magazine, explain how losing their jobs inspired their bestselling book, All the Cool Girls Get Fired, their podcast...

At the fourth annual Truth Tellers Summit in London, Breaker Media founder Lachlan Cartwright and London Centric founder Jim Waterson joined BBC media editor Katie Razzall for a candid conversation about the brutal realities — and amazing opportunities — of building independent journalism outside legacy media. From burning through life savings and working “20 hours a day,” to scooping major outlet...

Ken Auletta has spent decades chronicling the most powerful figures in media — from Rupert Murdoch to Harvey Weinstein. In 2026, he sees a media landscape that’s more chaotic, competitive, and vulnerable than ever. In this episode of The Breaker Pod with Lachlan Cartwright, Auletta breaks down the Murdoch family succession battle, what drives Rupert Murdoch, and what the empire could look like aft...

Graydon Carter helped define modern magazine journalism — from Spy to Vanity Fair to Air Mail. But in 2026, he’s not convinced the media industry is headed in the right direction. In this episode of The Breaker Pod with Lachlan Cartwright, Carter reflects on his decades shaping cultural coverage, his early calls on Donald Trump, and why he believes journalists should skip the White House Correspon...

Jennifer Welch didn’t intentionally set out to build a political media platform. After her reality TV show was canceled, a podcast started almost as a joke — venting about everyday annoyances, bad etiquette, and life in general. Then it shifted. In this conversation with Lachlan Cartwright, Welch explains how her podcast evolved into a major political voice, why audiences are turning away from tra...

Adam Friedland didn’t follow the rules. No marketing strategy. No audience targeting. No optimization. At one point, he and his co-hosts didn’t even think their own show was good. And yet, it became a hit. In this conversation, Friedland talks about the accidental rise of his podcasts, why authenticity now matters more than polish, and how the internet has completely reshaped media, comedy, and po...

Pulitzer Prize–winning editor David Remnick joins Lachlan Cartwright for a wide-ranging conversation on The Breaker Pod about Trump’s pressure on the press, billionaire media ownership, the weakening of legacy institutions, and how journalism survives its most dangerous era. Remnick reflects on running The New Yorker through a century milestone, the collapse of print advertising, adapting to the i...

Hollywood is reeling after Netflix’s bombshell plan to buy Warner Bros. — and Janice Min joins Lachlan Cartwright to explain exactly why the town is in full-blown panic. From mass layoffs to collapsing leverage, shrinking marketplaces, shrinking salaries, and the death of bidding wars, Min breaks down how the merger could reshape Los Angeles, destroy thousands of jobs, and tilt all power toward te...

Tina Brown — legendary editor of Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Talk, and The Daily Beast — joins Lachlan Cartwright for one of the sharpest, funniest, and most revealing conversations ever on The Breaker Pod. Brown reflects on four decades of shaping culture, breaking talent, reinventing media brands, and surviving the chaos of both legacy institutions and modern digital empires. She talks about th...

War correspondent and NewsNation White House reporter Robert Sherman joins Lachlan Cartwright for a remarkable conversation about covering Ukraine, Israel, and Washington — and what he learned about the world, journalism, and himself along the way. At just 25, Sherman was parachuted into Ukraine just days after the Russian invasion. He shares what he witnessed on the ground, how quickly modern war...

Vanessa Grigoriadis — one of the most distinctive magazine writers of her generation — joins Lachlan Cartwright for a sharp, funny, and revealing look at how celebrity, journalism, podcasting, and culture have transformed over the past two decades. From Rolling Stone and New York Magazine to Campsite Media, Vanessa traces how the magazine industry became a “Titanic,” how she helped pioneer the boo...

Media firebrand Piers Morgan joins Lachlan Cartwright on The Breaker Pod for an unfiltered conversation about the collapse of woke culture, the future of journalism, and why he believes common sense is finally fighting back. From his feuds with Meghan & Harry to his friendship with Donald Trump, Morgan shares candid insights into celebrity hypocrisy, legacy media’s decline, and how YouTube is...

Alex Heath, tech journalist and founder of Sources, joins Lachlan Cartwright at Super Burrito in Greenwich Village to talk about breaking away from legacy media, the rise of AI, and how technology and journalism are colliding in 2025. Heath reveals what really happened inside OpenAI, why Substack is changing the rules of reporting, and how creators like him are reshaping the future of independent...

Alex Heath, tech journalist and founder of Sources, joins Lachlan Cartwright at Super Burrito in Greenwich Village to talk about breaking away from legacy media, the rise of AI, and how technology and journalism are colliding in 2025. Heath reveals what really happened inside OpenAI, why Substack is changing the rules of reporting, and how creators like him are reshaping the future of independent...

Vicki Ward — bestselling author, investigative journalist, and founder of Vicki Ward Investigates — joins Lachlan Cartwright at Delmonico’s in New York City to talk about the powerful people she’s covered and the future of journalism. From her groundbreaking Epstein reporting to her work on Jared Kushner, Leon Black, and the world of Manhattan power, Ward reflects on decades of exposing influence,...

Vicky Ward — bestselling author, investigative journalist, and founder of Vicki Ward Investigates — joins Lachlan Cartwright at Delmonico’s in New York City to talk about the powerful people she’s covered and the future of journalism. From her groundbreaking Epstein reporting to her work on Jared Kushner, Leon Black, and the world of Manhattan power, Ward reflects on decades of exposing influence,...

Jeff Fager, legendary producer and former chairman of CBS News, joins Lachlan Cartwright at Junior’s Restaurant in Midtown Manhattan for an intimate look inside the newsroom that defined American journalism. Fager reflects on his decades leading 60 Minutes — from navigating presidential pressure and corporate interference to mentoring the next generation of journalists. He also weighs in on Barry...

Jeff Fager, legendary producer and former chairman of CBS News, joins Lachlan Cartwright at Junior’s Restaurant in Midtown Manhattan for an intimate look inside the newsroom that defined American journalism. Fager reflects on his decades leading 60 Minutes — from navigating presidential pressure and corporate interference to mentoring the next generation of journalists. He also weighs in on Barry...

CNBC’s Alex Sherman joins Lachlan Cartwright at Planet Hollywood for an insider’s look at the biggest stories shaking Hollywood, Wall Street, and the media world. From Disney’s CEO succession drama to David Ellison’s billion-dollar ambitions, Sherman explains how tech money, legacy brands, and political optics are colliding to reshape entertainment. ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to Planet Hollywood a...

MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough joins Lachlan Cartwright on The Breaker Pod for a wide-ranging conversation about Trump’s second term, the collapse of legacy media, and why the news business has entered a new “Wild West” era. Scarborough opens up about keeping Morning Joe relevant after nearly two decades, how MSNBC is changing under its spinoff structure, and the future of free speech as Trump’s FCC targ...

We're back! Well, almost. After a hiatus spent summering with the tycoons at Sun Valley, and the Sulzbergers in upstate New York, Breaker is plotting a new-and-improved show coming to your feed this fall. We're lining up some incredible guests, and we'll be chin wagging at some of the best spots in Manhattan. Be sure to subscribe to this channel so you don't miss a single saucy scooplet!

Explore the intense conflict between Hunter Biden and CNN's Jake Tapper, uncovering exclusive insights into Tapper's controversial phone call during Beau Biden's final days. Plus, the latest developments at Politico, The Daily Beast, and updates on the Telegraph sale. 📖 Chapters:00:00 - Intro: Hunter Biden and Jake Tapper's Conflict 01:12 - Jake Tapper's Book "Original Sin" Controversy 02:03 - Hu...