Media Roundtable

Building on last week’s episode with Carl Cameron from Fox News, part two offers a behind-the-scenes look at journalism’s devolution on Media Roundtable, with Frank Sesno, the Emmy Award-Winning, CNN Washington Bureau Chief, and Director at George Washington University. Frank IS journalistic integrity in human form, and bemoans the current state of media, declaring, “It’s a Mess.” but suggests que...

In this week’s edition of The Media Roundtable, Dan sits down with “Campaign Carl,” Chief White House Correspondent and 20 Year Fox News Veteran, Carl Cameron. Cameron takes us behind the scenes from 1996 when he started at Fox News and the change from an honest pursuit of “fair and balanced” to the present self-proclaimed, approach to “Standing up for what’s right”. Carl has interviewed every US...

This week Dan Granger sits down with David French, who in his eponymous movement: David Frenchism, has been vocal in criticizing his party and has suffered the consequences publically. In this episode, he opens up about threats he and his family received in the wake of being a Republican who publically denounced Trump, shows us how increased cultural fragmentation has ignited a sense of real threa...

In episode two, Knights of the Media Roundtable, we assemble our Media Roundtable Founding Partners for a panel discussion about the divided state of our union, sharing our vision and plans to make positive change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How can we live up to the American ideal of unity? Following the inauguration of Joe Biden, Dan lays out his plan to bring the country together by mobilizing marketers to support truth and civility in journalism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We wanted to share one last episode before the end of the year. In this bonus episode, Dan Granger, Founder & CEO of Oxford Road, sits down with John Batchelor from The John Batchelor Show to make a special announcement. Today we are pleased to introduce to you our plan to create positive change in our culture through the formation of the Media Roundtable. Media Roundtable's purpose is to empower...

Less than 24 hours from the polls closing, legendary NPR host and decorated journalist Bob Garfield joins us in a state he describes as "filterless and at my wits' end". Beyond being an award winning Radio Host, Podcaster, six time book Author, Bob is also the founder of the Purple Project for Democracy - a non-partisan coalition, campaign and movement to rediscover and recommit to our democratic...

Pro Tip: When speaking about polarization with Newt Gingrich within seven days from a Presidential Election, prepare for a wild ride. Our thirty-five minutes together is all at once the shortest, most dense, and perhaps most consequential discussion we've had on this series. At 77, Newt is at once the storied Republican Warrior, fighting an existential threat where through this election, the fate...

Matthew joins us on The Divided States of Media to discuss how we can engage our differences across the political divide and find common points of agreement — which he has successfully achieved in the marketing of his book. He also describes the influence that advertisers have on the media products our nation has gone from devouring to choking on: "The advertising business fundamentally decides wh...

We've gotten "high on conflict" according to Carly Fiorina. The former CEO of HP, first woman to run a Fortune 50 Company, and 2016 Presidential contender joins us on The Divided States of Media to discuss the threat of polarization and hate. She explains, "We are mainlining controversy like a drug... the media is amplifying it."  During her time with HP, Carly was pushing Stakeholder Capitalism b...

This week on The Divided States of Media, Dan sits down with David Smick, Director of Stars and Strife, a new film that should be required viewing for all Americans as an antidote to the hate and divisions that plague us. The film was co-produced by Barry Levinson (Think Rain Man, Good Morning Vietnam, The Natural) and includes interviews with Rahm Emmanual, James Baker, Leon Panetta, Alan Greensp...

Our spiciest episode so far. This week on The Divided States of Media, Dan sits down with Podcaster, Angel Investor (He turned a $100k investment into over $100M), and philanthropist Jason Calacanis. Jason gives us a tech mogul's view into the causes and solutions around today's polarized state and gives a refreshing cause for optimism. He makes a sound argument for why podcasts are the answer to...

This one's for the data geeks. Marketers — wouldn't it be great if you had a simple chart that could show how fair and objective the media you're sponsoring truly is? This week on The Divided States of Media, Dan sits down with Vanessa Otero, founder and CEO of Ad Fontes Media. Using a weighting algorithm, her company's Interactive Media Bias Chart®, objectively rates media outlets based on bias a...

"Quit your job and start a podcast!" This week on The Divided States of Media, Dan sits down with someone who actually "walks the walk"; Katie Herzog, reporter & Co-Host of Podcast "Blocked and Reported". As a former journalist and new Podcaster - Katie discusses freedom and gratitude for independence, amid shifting journalistic norms, and why after being canceled and harassed multiple times, she...

"Media", the Fourth Estate, is meant to act as an independent watchdog for the other branches of government. But these days, our media system is as polarized as our nation. This week on The Divided States of Media, Dan sits down with media executive, journalist, and founder of Fourth Watch, Steve Krakauer. Having worked for both Fox News and CNN, Steve gives a behind-the-scenes look at how the med...

This week on The Divided States of Media, Dan sits down with fellow Michiganian, Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer, Jordan Harbinger. As a podcaster who's interviewed everyone from Kobe Bryant to Ray Dalio, Jordan has a strong word of caution to the media system as it stands and a warning to all if we don't turn things around soon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

This week on The Divided States of Media, Dan sits down with entrepreneur political figure, and author of "Contract to Unite America'. Dan Neal discuss how by being unaffiliated with any political party. Neal was able to lead a charge to unite the country and bring pragmatism back to Washington and to Madison Avenue. For marketers dealing with a seemingly polarized consumer base, Neal shares pract...

Introducing The Divided States of Media: A Podcast for Marketers Reaching a Divided America See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After brief intermission we'll be back in August with a new name, a new lineup of guests and a clear focus on helping brands reach a divided nation.  Our goal is to provide you with insights and strategies from brand and media leaders, seeking to find calm within the panic, growth inside recession, and to help facilitate conversations from both sides of the aisle in hopes of finding unity within t...

Media's New Deal: Season Finale!  We're putting Dan Granger in the hot seat as he shares what has been on his mind the past 3 months with the host of Ricochet's The Roth Effect, Carol Roth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our 10th Episode! his week on Media's New Deal, Dan is joined by Ben Nazarian, CEO of Therabody, maker of the coveted Theragun. In this episode, Ben shares his story of growing a multi-million dollar brand from zero and rebranding the business, expanding product line, and pivoting from retail dependence to full DTC in 2020. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

This week on Oxford Road Presents: Media's New Deal, Dan sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, professor, publisher, co-author of eight NYT bestsellers, and Sirius XM Radio show host, Karen Hunter. For those of us trying to navigate the complexity of race and societal upheaval as citizens and as marketers, Karen shares practical advice without shaming. You will be inspired by Karen's i...

This week on Oxford Road Presents: Media's New Deal, Dan sits down with Nicholas Quah; Founder of podcast newsletter, Hot Pod News. This one gets heavy, fast, as they sort through the state of Podcast in 2020 and the industry's reaction in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. Thanks to Nick for his candor and vulnerability in the discussion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

This week, Oxford Road Founder and CEO, Dan Granger, meets with Adam Carolla. Adam gives a true insider's perspective on a host of topics within the podcast ecosystem, including his thoughts on best practices for brands to collaborate with talent on live reads. Adam shares a strong message for brands who are afraid of sponsoring shows that produce controversial content and what it's like to live a...

 We take an important departure from the typical Media's New Deal format to bring you an interview with Bambee Founder and CEO, Allan Jones. Allan shares his journey as a kid from Lynwood with no college degree through his meteoric rise to CMO of ZipRecruiter before launching his current business, Bambee.com where he is CEO today. As a black man leading a company that provides HR support for thous...