Graydon Carter: The Voice of Vanity Fair

In this conversation, Anthony Scaramucci interviews Graydon Carter, founder of Airmail and former Vanity Fair editor, about his journey in magazine publishing. They discuss the golden age of magazines, the editor’s role, and the decline of print. Carter reflects on his time at Vanity Fair, the post-9/11 political landscape, media’s influence on Hollywood and Wall Street, and the cultural power of iconic photography, especially by Annie Leibovitz. He highlights the value of an outsider’s view in journalism and shares thoughts on power and responsibility, culminating in a reflection on media’s evolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices