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Max Tani

Max Tani

Media Editor, Semafor

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Max is a New York-based journalist covering media for Semafor. He previously was a member of the White House team at POLITICO, where he co-authored the daily West Wing Playbook newsletter. He has also written about media and politics for the Daily Beast and Business Insider.

Scott Galloway on money, marketing, and masculinity

Scott Galloway has become ubiquitous in the new media world — and he’s emerged as a voice for an underserved audience of young men on the left.
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‘Founders Films’ aims to remake Hollywood with patriotism, Palantir and Ayn Rand

The company’s proposed projects celebrate American military action, push for confrontation with China, and elevate heroes of the right from Ayn Rand to Elon Musk.
Screenshot from Founders Films deckScreenshot from Founders Films deck

Director Ari Aster on ‘the movie that Twitter wrote’

“Eddington” is a modern Western placed in the height of lockdown during the 2020 pandemic, where the real villain is digital media.
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Anna Wintour’s lipstick and the ‘Empire of the Elite’

Michael Grynbaum’s book about Condé Nast is littered with anecdotes.
The message from Anna Wintour in lipstickA message from Anna Wintour in lipstick. Michael Grynbaum

‘Dateline’ podcast to launch Spanish-language edition

It’s a further expansion of one of NBCUniversal’s brands in Spanish.
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Kaleidoscope looks to be the National Geographic of podcasting

The co-founders said they’ve seen a hunger among advertisers to be in front of quality content about science and tech.
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Top admaker to Dems: Get online or retire

The firm warned that Democrats in key 2026 battleground districts are “failing” to reach Americans online.

Dem media group sounds alarm on slow investment: ‘We need help’

Courier Newsroom founder Tara McGowan pleaded with subscribers to help push back against Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill.”

Fortune and Axios warm to AI

Media companies are continuing to push the boundaries of how they’re using AI.

Times pushed ahead to avoid being scooped on Mamdani Columbia story

The paper reported that the New York City Democratic mayoral nominee marked himself as both “Asian” and “Black or African American” on an admissions form.

Why YouTube’s favorite doctor won’t stop talking about politics

Doctor Mike is a leading medical voice in digital media, with over 14 million subscribers on YouTube.

Mamdani prepares to face damaged opponents — and the New York Post

The young Democratic socialist swept the New York Democratic mayoral primary thanks to an openness to talking to anyone — even the city’s conservative tabloid.

Steve Inskeep on NPR cuts, Iran, and radio’s place in the podcast era

Steve Inskeep has one of the most recognizable names and voices in the country, greeting millions of Americans every morning since the 2000s.

Is journalism bad for The New York Times’ business? with CEO Meredith Kopit Levien

The New York Times has weathered incredible changes in the media industry throughout its 174 years – and it’s managed to stay on top through the recent shift to digital, topping podcast charts and becoming a daily app for games and cooking.

Candle Media’s Kevin Mayer is pivoting to meet the streaming moment

When Candle Media launched, it was counting on ever-increasing growth for streaming services; now it’s adjusting its business model to lower demand.

Yahoo is going big at Cannes Lions for its 30th anniversary

Chief Revenue Officer Rob Wilk talks to Max Tani about why advertising near news content is good business, and how business uncertainty is affecting ad budgets.

Mixed Signals: Professional optimist Cleo Abram on tech’s bright future

Cleo Abram left Vox and started her YouTube show, Huge If True, three years ago. Since then, the channel has grown to nearly 6 million subscribers and she’s become one of the most important tech journalists in the world.

Netflix buys Daily Beast TV pilot as it races against YouTube

The project is still in its early stages.