In a conversation with Status, MSNBC host Ari Melber talks about the risks of Donald Trump’s crackdown on dissent and what it means for the press going forward. www.status.news/p/ari-melber...

Once praised for his moral clarity, Disney's Bob Iger now faces questions of integrity after bowing to political pressure and suspending Jimmy Kimmel. www.status.news/p/bob-iger-j...

Media moguls are bending the knee to Trump in exchange for the ability to get big money deals done. Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/Xky1rQYHCw0 Or listen wherever you get podcasts: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr loved political humor, satire, and free speech…until he started working for Trump. Watch on youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCcU... Or listen wherever you get podcasts: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S... beehiiv.com/status #kimmel #ABC

The deal that could keep Jimmy Kimmel off ABC for good. Watch on youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCcU... Or listen wherever you get podcasts: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S... beehiiv.com/status #kimmel #ABC

CNN staffers are bracing for the Ellison family’s looming bid for Warner Bros. Discovery—a takeover that could merge the network with CBS News, hand Bari Weiss editorial power, and radically reshape its future. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/cnn-david-...

Inside ABC, emergency meetings were convened after the FCC chair’s Jimmy Kimmel threat, with the late-night host ready to respond on-air—but Disney brass ultimately decided to bench the marquee talent instead. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/jimmy-kimm...

Business Insider is buzzing over new ChatGPT writing guidelines—part of an aggressive A.I. strategy pushed by its German parentco Axel Springer and detailed in a memo obtained by Status. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/business-i...

The Washington Post said it fired Karen Attiah over comments she made about white men in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, Status has learned. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/karen-atti...

Renee DiResta unpacks how Charlie Kirk’s death has been weaponized online, exposing the toxic mix of platform algorithms, influencer incentives, and America’s fractured media environment. More in @status.news: www.status.news/p/charlie-ki...

In the chaotic aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, MAGA Media rushed to blame “the left,” spinning a narrative that deepened America’s divides even as the shooter’s true beliefs remain unclear. www.status.news/p/charlie-ki...

Oliver reacts to the death of Charlie Kirk. Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/Xky1rQYHCw0 Or listen wherever you get podcasts: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

Oliver stresses the need for both sides to agree: political violence is unacceptable  Watch the full episode of Power Lines: youtu.be/Xky1rQYHCw0 Or listen via a podcast app: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

🎙️ In this week’s Power Lines, we break down how the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is dividing America. Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xky1... Listen wherever you get your podcasts: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

The Ellisons are gearing up to bid for Warner Bros. Discovery—a move that could reshape media power and put CNN under Bari Weiss’ editorial direction. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/david-elli...

The assassination of Charlie Kirk highlights the rise of political violence in America's fractured media environment, where responsible voices matter more than ever. www.status.news/p/charlie-ki...

Inside Jay Penske’s sprawling media empire, a new mandate has staff frustrated—and Rolling Stone already feeling the effects. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/jay-penske...

David Ellison’s new CBS News ombudsman tried to erase parts of his digital trail—but a review of what remains reveals him to be a Trump-supporting advocate. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/cbs-news-o...

As the NFL season kicks off, we sat down with The Athletic’s Steven Ginsberg to discuss the league’s cultural power and the challenges of covering it critically. Read the Q&A in Status: www.status.news/p/nfl-media-...

Donald Trump is quite literally using makeup to cover up his health issues, but the news media is largely turning a blind eye to the issue. We discuss on Power Lines. Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcjW... Or listen on a podcast app: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

What is David Ellison going to buy when he acquires Bari Weiss' Free Press? @passantino.bsky.social breaks it down. Watch Power Lines on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcjW... Or listen wherever you get your podcasts: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

MAGA Media took anti-vax conspiracy theories from the fringe to prime time—and now the consequences are reshaping public health. www.status.news/p/rfk-jr-vac...

David Ellison said he didn’t want to “politicize” Paramount. So why is he buying a conservative opinion site? Watch the full episode on YouTube: youtu.be/xcjWQvqbrW4?... Or listen wherever you get podcasts: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

🎙️ In this week’s Power Lines, we break down Paramount's Bari Weiss play, the media’s silence on Donald Trump’s health issues, and media mogul John Malone’s latest attacks on CNN. Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcjW... Or listen on a podcast app: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

As The Post bleeds reporters, its top editor Matt Murray sat down for a meeting with Jeff Bezos in Miami. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/jeff-bezos...

David Ellison vowed not to politicize Paramount—yet his first big move at CBS News is a major bet on Bari Weiss, one of the most polarizing figures in media. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/bari-weiss...

John Malone’s swipes at CNN sparked a rare rebuttal from Warner Bros. Discovery—and plenty of annoyance inside Hudson Yards. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/john-malon...

In a conversation with Status, Ben Smith dishes on his new Washington-focused column, whether he believes democracy is under threat, and the state of the news media. Read the Q&A: www.status.news/p/ben-smith-...

It was always unlikely YouTube TV would have allowed Fox to go dark amid their carriage dispute. Watch the full episode of Power Lines here: youtu.be/CxH8o3h-8p0?... Or listen wherever you get your podcasts: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

The White House insists Donald Trump’s visible bruises are nothing, but medical experts say the explanation doesn’t hold up. Why are the country’s biggest newsrooms silent? www.status.news/p/trump-heal...

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce the closest thing we have to the Royals? Watch the full episode of Power Lines: youtu.be/CxH8o3h-8p0?... Or listen via a podcast app: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

YouTube caves to Trumpworld. OAN, booted for peddling misinformation, is now back on its lineup. Watch the full episode of Power Lines: youtu.be/CxH8o3h-8p0?... Or listen via a podcast app: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

Episode 8 of our podcast, Power Lines, is now available. Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/CxH8o3h-8p0?... Or listen wherever you get your podcasts: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

Marc Elias’ Democracy Docket has quietly become a pro-democracy media force, expanding its newsroom to 20 staffers as it surpasses 50,000 paid subscribers. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/democracy-...

Google once declared OAN too toxic for its platform—now Sundar Pichai and Neal Mohan are breathing new life into the conspiracy network as they negotiate a high-stakes agreement with Rupert Murdoch's Fox Corporation. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/youtube-oa...

Jay Penske is reshaping his Hollywood media empire, quietly offloading outlets and cutting costs—sparking chatter over which brand could be next on the block. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/jay-penske...

The Wall Street Journal’s internal shake-ups have opened the door for CNN, which is luring away some of its most formidable newsroom leaders. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/wall-stree...

In a conversation with Status, WIRED’s @katie-drummond.bsky.social argues that Silicon Valley is no longer just innovating new technology—it’s actively shaping American democracy. Read the Q&A: www.status.news/p/wired-kati...

Why do major outlets continue to characterize Fox News as a "news" organization? New court documents—again—expose how it is really the heart of the Trump propaganda machine. Watch the full episode of Power Lines: youtu.be/eNVabxcc_bQ?... Or listen via a podcast app: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

MAGA Media cheered Ghislaine Maxwell’s praise of Donald Trump—but the hollow transcript only deepened questions about the missing Epstein Files. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/ghislaine-...

Is Sean Hannity an "egomaniac"? Jeanine Pirro believes he is. We discuss on Power Lines. Watch the full episode on YouTube: youtu.be/eNVabxcc_bQ?... Or listen wherever you get your podcasts: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

Episode 7 of our podcast, Power Lines, is now available. Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/eNVabxcc_bQ?... Or listen wherever you get your podcasts: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

An astonishing report this week about CBS News' finances sparked buzz and consternation inside the outlet and across the industry—but on Thursday, a significant wrinkle in the story emerged. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/cbs-news-f...

CNN is racing toward an October streaming debut while building out new lifestyle products, a pivotal moment that will test Mark Thompson’s digital vision for the network's future. Details in Status: www.status.news/p/cnn-stream...

A recent memo from Jay Penske has set the stage for a major shift inside his media empire, which includes prominent publications such as Rolling Stone and Variety, as well as marquee events like the Golden Globes. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/jay-penske...

After nearly 30 years, MSNBC is dropping its name to become MS NOW—a rebrand that sparked tension with NBCU and weeks of behind-the-scenes debate. The full story in Status: www.status.news/p/msnbc-new-...

The Sunday Spotlight: Tom Llamas talks to @status.news about stepping into the “NBC Nightly News” anchor chair, balancing the studio with the field, and keeping the broadcast relevant in 2025. Read the Q&A: www.status.news/p/tom-llamas...

MAGA Media’s praise for Trump’s disastrous meeting with Putin shows it’s about propping up Trump and spinning his failures—no matter what. More in Status: www.status.news/p/trump-puti...

A judge has ordered Alex Jones to liquidate his Infowars conspiracy theory empire to help compensate the families of Sandy Hook victims that he tormented. Jon and Oliver dive into Jones’ influence & the culture he helped normalize. Watch on youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ywj...

Episode 6 of our podcast, Power Lines, is now available. Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/9ywjRNCh9kE?... Or listen wherever you get your podcasts: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...