Press Profiles

Ben Smith has spent his career at the edge of what’s next in media. From early political blogging and Politico to building BuzzFeed News and launching Semafor, he joins Press Profiles to talk about the shifts that have shaped modern journalism—and what may come next. Ben shares what he learned from the rise and fall of the traffic era, why Semafor is betting big on live events and how journalists should think about distribution as AI reshapes the industry. Plus, he reveals his favorite BuzzFeed

After more than two decades at The Wall Street Journal, Jamie Heller made the leap to Business Insider with a clear vision: raise the bar and make original reporting – including exclusives, features and profiles – the main event. Now, nearly two years into her tenure as Editor in Chief, she joins Press Profiles to talk about how she’s helping to reshape one of business media’s most recognizable brands.

Bloomberg TV anchor Dani Burger joins Press Profiles to discuss her path from rookie hedge fund reporter to the host of Open Interest and the newly launched Bloomberg Deals. She shares how she prepares for high-stakes conversations with financial heavyweights, why the best interviews require listening rather than rigidly following a script, and how she is working to make Bloomberg Deals a go-to destination for breaking transactions. Dani also reflects on sleeping through her first-ever TV appear

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, FOX Sports host Rob Stone joins Press Profiles to reflect on a broadcasting career that has taken him from local TV in Albany, Georgia, to the biggest stages in sports. Rob shares stories from nine World Cups, the evolution of soccer in America, and what viewers can expect from this summer’s tournament. He also revisits his infamous Chili Pepper Institute segment, explains the origin of bowling’s “Hambone,” talks Big Noon Kickoff, David Letterman, WWE ch

We’ve had over 70 journalists join us on Press Profiles, but we’ve never had The Mooch. On this episode, venerable podcast host, businessman, founder, voracious reader (and we could go on and on) Anthony Scaramucci sits down for a candid, funny, and thoughtful conversation about podcasting, politics, media, and resilience. He discusses his wildly successful podcast The Rest Is Politics US, surviving public failure, reading 300 books a year, why vulnerability matters, and what he’s learned from W

Nick Martell and Jack Crivici-Kramer met as college roommates, and now they’re selling out concert venues as hosts of the wildly popular business news podcast "The Best One Yet." Nick and Jack have found a recipe for making business news interesting, and as a result, have garnered legions of super fans who tune in every day. On this episode of Press Profiles, we break down how they’ve built a fast-paced, high-energy show that turns complex financial news into compelling, mem