In Glitter and Might, a new series exploring the intersection of show business and politics, bestselling author Shawn Levy unpacks the story of Lew Wasserman, the shadowy legend who lorded over Hollywood for half a century. He was a feared deal-maker, credited with breaking the impasse that ended the 1960 actors’ and writers’ strike. Wasserman oversaw seismic innovations in the entertainment business, but none as impressive as the way he connected it to Washington. Every president from Kennedy to Clinton took his calls. And he was as comfortable dealing with gangsters as with politicians.Through original research and interviews with Wasserman's associates and the journalists who observed him, we learn how this mystery man definitively ruled many worlds. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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After spending more than three years working on his latest book, “Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers,” replete with 757 interviews, Origins host Jim Miller decided he hadn't had enough and returns with new interviews to further explore one of the world’s most iconic premium content brands. Origins Chapter 7 is titled, “HBO: Present, Past, and Future,” features leading voices from inside and outside the world of HBO.Origins with James Andrew Miller is an Audacy original.Previous seasons include:Season 1: Curb Your EnthusiasmSeason 2: ESPNSeason 3: Alabama Crimson TideSeason 4: SNLSeason 5: Sex and the CitySeason 6: Almost Famous