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Amanpour's Shock CNN Exit, CBS Faces Fresh Blowback, ‘Musk’ Director Speaks Out

Friday, October 23, 2026 • Duration 01:04:38

On today’s episode: After 43 years at CNN, Christiane Amanpour announced this week that she will exit the network. We report on the concerns she had over David Ellison’s ownership and what drove her decision. Plus, new reporting on the fallout inside CBS News’ London bureau following foreign editor Shayndi Raice’s confrontation with staff. We also discuss Jan Crawford’s deleted tweet applauding a GOP activist’s questioning of Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Finally, filmmaker Alex Gibney joins Power Lines to discuss “Musk,” the obstacles to advertising his documentary on social platforms, his concerns about its planned HBO release, and the risks of scrutinizing one of the world’s most powerful men. 0:00 Intro 1:20 Christiane Amanpour Leaves CNN 21:54 Fallout After Leaked Shayndi Raice Meeting Audio 29:54 Jan Crawford’s Deleted Abdul El-Sayed Tweet 39:59 Interview with Elon Musk Documentarian Alex Gibney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Leaked Audio Reveals Explosive CBS News Showdown Over Israel—Plus, Why Lesley Stahl Nearly Quit

Friday, October 16, 2026 • Duration 01:10:23

In a special episode of Power Lines, we publish exclusive audio from a stunning all-hands meeting in which Bari Weiss' handpicked foreign editor, Shayndi Raice, unleashed a lengthy tirade against her own CBS News journalists. The extraordinary meeting, which followed Status' exclusive reporting on internal clashes over the network's Israel coverage, quickly turned contentious as Raice defended her editorial decisions, warned staffers about "insubordination," and engaged in a heated back-and-forth with veteran correspondent Holly Williams. For the first time, listeners can hear the remarkable confrontation for themselves, as Oliver and Jon play the most revealing moments from the meeting and unpack what the extraordinary episode reveals about the growing turmoil inside Bari Weiss' CBS News. 0:00 Intro 1:35 Leaked Audio of CBS News All-Hands Meeting 49:59 Leslie Stahl Threatens to Quit ‘60 Minutes’ over West Bank Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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David Ellison Takes the Reins at CNN & Kara Swisher Zings Casey Newton’s Return to X

Friday, October 9, 2026 • Duration 01:02:25

After completing his acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, David Ellison is facing questions about his relationship with Donald Trump and his plans for CNN. Jon shares what happened when he pressed Ellison directly on the Paramount lot, and Oliver reports on Anderson Cooper’s pointed questions for his new boss at an internal company town hall. Oliver and Jon also examine what Ellison’s assurances mean for CNN chief Mark Thompson, whose long-term future remains unresolved, and how CNN and Bari Weiss’ CBS News could come together as the company pursues billions in cuts. Plus, renowned tech journalist Casey Newton, co-host of the upcoming NPR podcast “Machine Gods,” joins the show to defend his decision to return to Elon Musk’s X after a three-year boycott. Oliver and Jon press him on what changed—and his “podmother,” Kara Swisher, delivers a surprise message you won't want to miss. 0:00 Intro 1:29 CNN and CBS News’ Future at Skydance 18:30 Anderson Cooper Questions David Ellison at Internal Town Hall 36:44 Casey Newton Grilled by Oliver, Jon, and Kara Swisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ellison Makes His CNN Move, Bari Gets Snubbed, and Trump Puts MS NOW In a Bind

Friday, October 2, 2026 • Duration 57:18

The future of CNN is coming into focus…at least for now. David Ellison has opened talks with Mark Thompson about extending his tenure as CNN’s chief. Oliver and Jon break down what the move signals to employees inside the network, what it could mean for CNN’s direction under Ellison, and where it leaves Bari Weiss, both now and down the road. Plus, Donald Trump is using taxpayer money to run propaganda ads on MS NOW. Oliver and Jon report on the discontent amongst some network staffers who do not believe the progressive outlet should air the ads. 0:00 Intro 1:18 The Future of CNN (For Now) 18:30 Will Bari Weiss Run CNN? 36:44 MS NOW Staffers Furious as Trump Ads Air on Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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White House’s Shocking Self-Own; CNN’s Ellison Anxiety Soars; Axel Springer’s Internal Revolt

Friday, September 25, 2026 • Duration 58:01

The anonymous source behind one of the stories that the White House used to justify its press ban was none other than JD Vance himself. We detail our exclusive reporting and get into the latest developments on Donald Trump’s war against the media. Then, we report on the anxiety coursing through CNN as David Ellison’s Paramount strikes a deal with the state AGs to gain regulatory clearance to take over the news outlet’s parentco. We’ll take you inside the network where chief Mark Thompson is facing mounting questions from nervous staffers. Plus, the owner of POLITICO and Business Insider is facing backlash from staffers for its decision to honor pro-MAGA billionaire Peter Thiel with help from Bari Weiss. 0:00 Intro 1:39 JD Vance Exposed as Politico’s Anonymous Source 15:57 CNN’s Ownership Uncertainty 37:45 Axel Springer’s Peter Thiel Controversy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Kaitlan Collins Presses Oliver Darcy On Covering the Media, Leaving CNN, and More

Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 32:50

CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins turned the tables on Status founder Oliver Darcy for the final interview of the Status Summit. Darcy described what it actually felt like to leave CNN and go independent, including the realization that there’s no undo button once you’ve handed in your badge. They also discuss how sourcing and reporting have changed for both of them since their beginnings in conservative media, and Oliver's plans to grow Status with more journalists, events, and podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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MS NOW Boss Rebecca Kutler On Taking Trump Live, Hasan Piker, and More

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 34:32

MS NOW president Rebecca Kutler joined Natalie Korach and Oliver Darcy at the Status Summit to discuss the network's programming and business strategy. Kutler spoke about the network’s new membership program, her perspective on taking Donald Trump live, whether Hasan Piker is welcome on the channel, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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CEOs of The NYT and Atlantic Get Canndid About AI, Google Search, Kalshi, and More

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • Duration 31:57

New York Times chief executive Meredith Kopit Levien and Atlantic chief executive Nicholas Thompson joined Oliver Darcy at the Status Summit for a wide-ranging discussion on the business upheavals reshaping the media industry. The duo discussed their different approaches to A.I. giants, whether news organizations should make deals with prediction markets like Kalshi, Google’s crawler behavior, and more. Plus, Kopit Levien responded to Nicole Kidman’s “Lioness” character attacking The Times for its coverage on democracy being under threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Bari’s ‘60 Minutes' Disaster, Elon Musk Doc Mayhem, Ed Sheeran Faces Fury

Friday, September 18, 2026 • Duration 54:36

The numbers are in for the “60 Minutes” premiere under Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton and… they’re not pretty. Oliver and Jon break down the shockingly low ratings, the industry’s reaction, and what it says about the show’s new direction. Next, an explosive, four-hour-long Elon Musk documentary is set for release in early October, and Universal is feeling the heat. Will the Comcast-owned studio release the film internationally? Or is it getting cold feet? Finally, the removal of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's current tour has caused massive backlash and served as yet another example of free speech under attack in Donald Trump’s America. 0:00 Intro 1:23 ‘60 Minutes’ Season Premiere Flops 23:02 Universal Pulling Plug on Elon Musk Documentary? 35:47 Macklemore-Ed Sheeran Backlash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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New Yorker Editor David Remnick Unleashes on Trump Over Press Attacks

Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Duration 32:10

New Yorker Editor David Remnick and Associated Press Executive Editor Julie Pace joined Oliver Darcy at the Status Summit to discuss the Trump administration’s assault on the First Amendment. The duo also touched on other topics, with Remnick calling Jeff Bezsos’ stewardship of The Washington Post “unforgivable” and arguing that news leaders without the spine to stand up to intimidation should get out of the business. Pace also detailed the AP's decision to keep calling Lake Ontario by its original name, and delivered an update on the organization's ongoing First Amendment litigation with the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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