Episode
Rich Doesn't Equal Smart (with Jennifer Palmieri)
32:34
Published: Mon Oct 18 2021
Description
In the first episode of the Succession podcast, host Kara Swisher unpacks the season three premiere episode, “Secession,” which features a deliciously awkward phone call between Gerri and the president’s press secretary. Kara is joined by former White House Communications Director, Jennifer Palmieri to talk about real life media conglomerates lobbying the White House, and whether Waystar’s move was savvy, or just a complete disaster. Kara also ranks which character is up in this week’s episode, who’s down, and who made the most surprising power move. The official Succession podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
Olivia Nuzzi will host the White House Plumbers podcast, breaking down the real-life events that inspired the upcoming HBO show.
00:00 - 01:18 (01:18)
Summary
Olivia Nuzzi will host the White House Plumbers podcast, breaking down the real-life events that inspired the upcoming HBO show. The official Succession podcast will be hosted by Kara Swisher, discussing what happens on the show and how the real world is reflected on screen.
EpisodeRich Doesn't Equal Smart (with Jennifer Palmieri)
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
A conversation about political support from the president, with mentions of a hypothetical situation involving an older mentor and the president's respect for Logan.
01:18 - 06:05 (04:47)
Summary
A conversation about political support from the president, with mentions of a hypothetical situation involving an older mentor and the president's respect for Logan.
EpisodeRich Doesn't Equal Smart (with Jennifer Palmieri)
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The White House has limited power but not control, and it's more likely to come down harder on friends than foes.
06:05 - 09:38 (03:33)
Summary
The White House has limited power but not control, and it's more likely to come down harder on friends than foes. It's reckless to make personal phone calls for political gain, and keeping communication between political camps separate is crucial.
EpisodeRich Doesn't Equal Smart (with Jennifer Palmieri)
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The speaker shares their experience of having the FBI involved in their business and how it is important to protect oneself in order to avoid being caught up in tough legal situations.
09:38 - 17:09 (07:30)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of having the FBI involved in their business and how it is important to protect oneself in order to avoid being caught up in tough legal situations.
EpisodeRich Doesn't Equal Smart (with Jennifer Palmieri)
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
Building a relationship of trust with news outlets can be helpful in preventing bad stories, but it won't guarantee positive coverage.
17:09 - 23:20 (06:10)
Summary
Building a relationship of trust with news outlets can be helpful in preventing bad stories, but it won't guarantee positive coverage. Owners of news outlets used to see themselves as part of the civic duty, but today it's more difficult to navigate the off-the-record world where confirming information is a tacit agreement.
EpisodeRich Doesn't Equal Smart (with Jennifer Palmieri)
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The speaker advises Joe Biden to be cautious when meeting with media outlet owners and to opt for meetings with regular people instead.
23:20 - 27:40 (04:20)
Summary
The speaker advises Joe Biden to be cautious when meeting with media outlet owners and to opt for meetings with regular people instead.
EpisodeRich Doesn't Equal Smart (with Jennifer Palmieri)
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The speaker highlights the significance of transparency in the White House and emphasizes the importance of allowing the press to gain access to the happenings inside to prevent any criminal investigations and keep everyone out of harm's way.
27:40 - 31:24 (03:43)
Summary
The speaker highlights the significance of transparency in the White House and emphasizes the importance of allowing the press to gain access to the happenings inside to prevent any criminal investigations and keep everyone out of harm's way.
EpisodeRich Doesn't Equal Smart (with Jennifer Palmieri)
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
This podcast is an official companion to the HBO series Succession hosted by Kara Swisher.
31:24 - 32:47 (01:23)
Summary
This podcast is an official companion to the HBO series Succession hosted by Kara Swisher. In this particular episode, Swisher interviews Jennifer Palmieri, former communications director for the Obama White House and Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.