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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MS NOW host Nicolle Wallace appeared for a sit-down interview at the inaugural Status Summit, addressing several topics while speaking to Oliver Darcy. The two discussed conservative media’s radical transformation into MAGA propaganda, what it’s like for Wallace to be attacked by a movement that once called her its own, and what the Dominion case revealed about Fox News. Plus, Wallace spoke about her approach to covering Donald Trump, and why she never takes him live on her show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CNBC host and Dealbook author Andrew Ross Sorkin sat for an interview at the inaugural Status Summit, speaking to Oliver Darcy on a wide array of topics. In the interview, the two discussed news organization’s striking deals with Kalshi, what it is like to critically cover some of the world’s most powerful moguls, why the Ellisons are making a play for media assets, and whether as “Billions” co-creator he would portray the wealthy in the same light today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Williams and veteran television producer Jonathan Wald sat down with us at the Status Summit, discussing a wide array of topics, including: the declining relevance of the evening news broadcast, Bari Weiss’ overhaul of CBS News, the media’s coverage of Donald Trump, David Ellison’s desire to purchase CNN, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former CBS News & Stations Chief Wendy McMahon spoke at the Status Summit about the political pressures that Donald Trump is exerting on broadcast networks through the FCC, urging media companies not to fall in line. McMahon also addressed her resignation from CBS News and the radical overhaul of the network being implemented by her successor, Bari Weiss. She addressed concerns raised publicly by current and former 60 Minutes journalists and said she's concerned the newsmagazine’s "DNA is being rewritten" in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon and Mehdi Hasan joined Oliver Darcy at the Status Summit to discuss building independent media businesses after leaving cable news. Both discussed growing audiences on YouTube and other platforms, the freedom to say "the F word,” and the legal and financial risks independent journalists take on without a corporate safety net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kara Swisher joined us at the Status Summit in New York for a candid conversation on a wide array of topics. Swisher, a veteran journalist and co-host of “Pivot,” told us how CNN executives have responded to her threats to leave the network, should the Ellisons gain control of it. She also said Jeff Bezos has ruined The Washington Post and weighed in with her brutally honest thoughts on various technology executives.   0:00 Intro 2:00 Kara Swisher’s Podcast Empire & Scott Galloway-Free Summer on Pivot 6:25 Maria Bartiromo’s Firing from Fox News 8:30 Should Vox Host a Presidential Debate? 9:18 Did Jeff Bezos Destroy the Washington Post? 13:48 Why Kara Won’t Work for a David Ellison-owned CNN 18:55 The Lawsuit Blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal 22:03 Bashing Tech Companies for Giving In to “Lake America” 24:00 “F*** You”: Kara’s Message to Journalists on X 26:28 Why Don’t More Journalists Speak Like Kara? 31:18 Lightning Round: Describing Tech Execs in One Word Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fox News stunned the media and political industry on Thursday by firing Maria Bartiromo. What was behind the abrupt ouster? We break down her history of getting into trouble at Fox.  Plus, we reveal Bari Weiss’ role in CBS News’ controversial story on Abdul El-Sayed’s old tweets, as well as what Norah O’Donnell’s return to the network’s morning show means for the outlet.  And finally, we discuss how far-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos, who was recently deported by ICE, has entirely turned on Donald Trump. 0:00 Intro + Status Summit 3:41 Maria Bartiromo Fired from FOX 15:34 CBS News’ El-Sayed Story Backlash 27:51 Norah O’Donnell Moves to ‘CBS Mornings’ 35:41 Milo Yiannopoulos Reacts to ICE Deportation on Piers Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bari Weiss has been quietly courting NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo. The two have been exchanging texts and recently met for a meal, but is a deal even possible?  Next, The Washington Post suffered an embarrassing legal defeat after an arbiter ruled it wrongfully fired columnist Karen Attiah and ordered the Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper to rehire her and award her back pay.  And finally, The New York Times Co. is considering inking a major deal with the controversial prediction markets platform Klashi. Should the Gray Lady be doing business with such a company? Some staffers inside the newspaper are concerned it could tarnish the outlet’s reputation. 0:00 Intro and Status Summit Plug 2:30 Bari Weiss Courts Chris Cuomo 17:54 WaPo Forced to Re-Hire Karen Attiah 29:08 The Athletic Considers Kalshi Partnership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CNN's MAGA pundit Scott Jennings is vying for the White House press secretary role, presenting a huge conflict of interest problem as he appears on CNN. So why is the network allowing him to continue appearing on its air, lending Jennings a stage to audition for the job? Then, exclusive reporting on “60 Minutes” correspondent Bill Whitaker's candid remarks at a party. We report on what Whitaker privately said, the behind-the-scenes race to get the newsmagazine ready for its fall premiere, and why executives are fixated on the 10.03M number. Plus, Disney strikes back at the Trump administration, suing Brendan Carr’s FCC over what it calls an unconstitutional attack on its First Amendment rights. ANd finally, IMAX ticket sales have spiraled out of control, prompting the AMC Theatres chief to address the issue after the company’s website crashed amid the pre-sale crush for “Dune: Part Three.”  Read these stories and more on Status: https://www.status.news Listen wherever you get podcasts: http://status.news/power-lines 0:00 Intro 1:23 Scott Jennings’ White House Audition and CNN Conflict 12:56 Bill Whitaker Gets Candid About ‘60 Minutes’ 29:54 Disney Takes Brendan Carr’s FCC to Court 40:03 AMC’s Ticket Scalper Problem #PowerLinesPodcast #OliverDarcy #JonPassantino #MediaNews #StatusNewsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode: In an effort to assuage fears around David Ellison's possible stewardship of CNN, Paramount has floated the concept of an independent editorial board to safeguard the network’s editorial independence. Oliver and Jon report on the reaction from CNN staff, talk through what this board would even look like, and discuss whether it would be effective. Also this week, Karoline Leavitt announced she's leaving her post as White House press secretary to spend more time with her family. Oliver and Jon point out that her legacy amounts to villainizing the press and smearing individual journalists, while promoting lies to the American public. Finally, The Wall Street Journal published a piece on the incident between the luxury hotel brand Aman and travel reviewer Ryan Walker, which tells Aman's side of story. Do the updated details change how this story should be viewed? 0:00 Intro 1:46 CNN Staff React to Edison’s Editorial Board Idea 16:53 Ross Douthat Slips Discussing Bari Weiss’ Role at “60 Minutes” 18:10 Are Paramount’s Legal Threats Signaling Desperation? 22:10 Karoline Leavitt is Out. Who Will Replace Her? 36:51 Amanvari vs. Ryan Walker, Part Two Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode:  David Ellison wrote a New York Times op-ed that was full of meaningless platitudes and contradictions as he tries to defend Paramount’s deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. Oliver and Jon dissect the piece and share feedback from CNN staff, who were unimpressed, to say the least. Over at “60 Minutes,” new executive producer Nick Bilton is furiously racing to piece the show together ahead of its fall launch. As more staff decided to leave, including Stephen Colbert’s daughter, Madeleine Carlisle, an associate producer on the show, Bilton took the time to pen a memo warning staffers about leaking—only for it to leak to us. Also, Aman’s new resort, Amanvari, is under fire after abruptly canceling the reservation of respected hotel reviewer Ryan Walker. Oliver and Jon detail the shameful ordeal, the hotel’s poor treatment of what is essentially a travel journalist, and the troubling trend of hospitality brands choosing propaganda-filled influencer content over honest criticism and feedback. Finally, the Status YouTube channel hit 100K subscribers! Thank you for all of your support, and check out our YouTube plaque unboxing video HERE. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STATUS at https://www.oneskin.co/STATUS #oneskinpod 0:00 Intro 2:10 CNN Staffers React to Ellison Op-Ed 29:26 “60 Minutes” EP Nick Bilton’s Leaked Staff Memo 33:40 Stephen Colbert’s Daughter Quits “60 Minutes” 37:51 Hotel Staff Calls Cops on Reviewer with Reservation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power Lines is the official podcast of Status, where veteran journalists Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino deliver sharp media industry analysis every Friday. On today’s episode:  Bari Weiss and new executive producer Nick Bilton are reshaping “60 Minutes,” announcing a slate of new correspondents and contributors that includes Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, and Trevor Phillips. Oliver and Jon break down how staffers reacted and whether the show can produce enough stories in time for the upcoming season. Next, MAGA Media turns its attention back to Dr. Anthony Fauci following a contentious Senate hearing and the release of his private COVID-era diaries. Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters, and Sean Hannity went all-in, with Fauci branded “a greedy mad scientist on a power trip.” Plus: Hunter Biden’s recent joint interview with white-supremacist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, the bipartisan effort to punish FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, and Oliver’s futile quest for “The Odyssey” IMAX tickets. Read these stories and more at http://www.status.news 0:00 Intro 1:38 Bari Weiss’ Latest Hires for ‘60 Minutes’ 23:54 MAGA Media Obsesses over Dr. Fauci 38:30 Hunter Biden Meets Nick Fuentes 45:05 The Bipartisan Effort to Punish the FCC 51:20 Oliver’s Odyssey to Get Movie Tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode:  California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins the show for an exclusive interview after filing a lawsuit to block David Ellison’s $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Bonta explains why he believes the deal violates antitrust law, the danger it poses to the media landscape, and addresses the elephant in the room: what happens to CNN and CBS News? After the interview, Jon and Oliver unpack Bonta’s comments, including what he said about a potential CNN spinoff, the structural remedies he could seek, and why CNN has become central to the legal fight. Plus: A special announcement—the first-ever Status Summit is coming to New York City on September 9, featuring candid conversations with Meredith Kopit Levien, Rebecca Kutler, David Remnick, Wendy McMahon, and more. Read these stories and more at https://www.status.news 0:00 Intro 1:55 Interview with California AG Rob Bonta 25:34 Breaking Down AG Bonta’s Answers 41:20 Special Announcement from Status Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode: Jon and Oliver answer your biggest media questions, including whether David Ellison's looming takeover of CNN should worry journalists, who really holds more sway on the American right today, and whether legacy news brands can survive the digital era. Plus, the future of NBC News, Business Insider, the network evening newscast, and much more. 0:00 Intro 2:20 Has “60 Minutes” Stabilized? 7:40 Has Bari Weiss Made “CBS News” More Digital-Friendly? 11:03 Is There A Future for the Evening Newscast? 17:01 Will Things Really Be That Bad if Ellison Owns CNN? 26:01 What’s Next for NBC News? 32:58 Does Business Insider Have A Path to Prosperity? 37:48 Who Has More Influence: Tucker or Hannity? 43:45 Should Big Tech Do More to Help Journalism? 50:12 Which Legacy Media Organizations Would You Work For? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode:  Paula Reid, CNN's chief legal affairs correspondent, is leaving the network after growing uncomfortable with David Ellison’s impending takeover. Jon and Oliver break down exclusive reporting on what happened, and who else could follow her out the door. Next, NPR’s embarrassing false report that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was retiring, what went wrong inside the newsroom, and what it reveals about the outlet’s editorial process. Plus: MAGA media turns on Justice Amy Coney Barrett after the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling, and another brutal week for Bari Weiss’ CBS News as the network tries to spin a grim ratings picture. Read these stories and more at http://www.status.news 0:00 Intro 1:41 Paula Reid is Leaving CNN. Who’s Next? 18:24 NPR’s Embarrassing False Report  27:04 MAGA Media Attacks Justice Barrett 34:06 Latest Ratings Data from Bari Weiss’ CBS News  44:21 Media Moment of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power Lines is the official podcast of Status, where veteran journalists Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino deliver sharp media industry analysis every Friday. On today’s episode:  Executives at CBS News are sounding the alarm over historically bad ratings for “CBS Mornings.” Oliver and Jon dive into the numbers and discuss Tony Dokoupil publicly distancing himself from Bari Weiss.  Then, Emily Sundberg’s interview with Mark Zuckerberg exposes the Meta billionaire’s preference to talk to dodge tough questions.  Also, Tucker Carlson has not only broken from the Republican Party, but he also has some choice words for Donald Trump.  Plus, Status makes its debut on the “Joe Rogan Experience,” which we highlight in our Media Moment of the Week. 0:00 Intro 1:11 CBS Mornings Hits Historic Low Ratings 11:02 Tony Dokoupil Distances Himself from Bari Weiss 15:29 Zuckerberg Hand Picks Softball Questions in Recent Interview 26:28 Tucker Carlson Calls Trump a “Bitch” 31:15 Media Moment of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CNN and CBS executives are beginning to compare notes as David Ellison's deal moves closer to reality, with senior leaders from both organizations holding integration meetings and weighing what a combined future could look like. Then, new reporting reveals what Jeff Bezos told Donald Trump behind closed doors about The Washington Post. Bezos reportedly described the paper as his worst investment and complained that its employees don't listen to him, raising fresh questions about his stewardship. Finally, conservative media figures are turning on Trump's Iran deal. From the Murdoch-owned Fox News and New York Post to Tucker Carlson, Ben Shapiro, and other prominent voices on the right, the backlash is raising questions about whether Trump's grip on conservative media is beginning to loosen. Plus, it's a new edition of Open Lines. Leave a question in the comments for a chance to be featured on next week's show! 0:00 Intro 1:22 CNN Presents to Bari Weiss and CBS News Ahead of Potential Merger 12:10 Kara Swisher Wants Out at CNN Before Ellison Takeover 18:40 Bezos Blasts WaPo Staff in Private Trump Meeting 30:11 MAGA Media Blasts Trump’s Iran Deal 43:47 Open Lines: Oliver and Jon Answer Your Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode: Exclusive reporting on Bari Weiss, who has isolated herself within CBS News as David Ellison and network executives work to clean up her mess at “60 Minutes.” The crisis raises the question: How could she possibly run CNN after her mismanagement at CBS News? Then, the curious disappearance of CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale, who hasn't been seen on TV in more than three months. Oliver and Jon discuss why CNN may have benched one of its most popular on-air talents. Finally, Media Matters has been forced to cut staff in the face of a costly legal war from Elon Musk, who once called himself a “free speech absolutist.” What’s really behind the litigation? Plus your questions in the latest edition of Open Lines. Read these stories and more at Status: http://www.status.news Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code STATUS at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/status 0:00 Intro 1:29 Bari Weiss is MIA as Ellison Cleans Up Her Mess at 60 Minutes 30:32 Where is CNN’s Daniel Dale? 43:21 Media Matters Downsizes After Elon Musk Lawsuit 55:20 Open Lines: Oliver and Jon Answer Your Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bari Weiss has plunged “60 Minutes” into unprecedented chaos after firing Scott Pelley, who objected to her radical overhaul of the storied newsmagazine. Jon and Oliver discuss their exclusive reporting, from details on Pelley’s explosive confrontation with CBS News brass, to whether the remaining “60 Minutes” correspondents might call it quits, to what staffers at the show are quietly saying behind the scenes. Read these stories and more at: https://www.status.news/ 0:00 Intro 1:14 Inside Scott Pelley’s Firing from “60 Minutes” 20:04 The Secret Meeting Between Remaining “60” Correspondents 33:52 Pelley Accuses Network of Injecting Bias in Reporting 42:20 Open Lines: Oliver and Jon Answer Your Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power Lines is the official podcast of Status, where veteran journalists Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino deliver sharp media industry analysis every Friday. On today’s episode:  Bari Weiss and David Ellison have dismantled “60 Minutes.” On the heels of the storied franchise winning two Emmys, and CBS News being called out publicly by the winner of the Mike Wallace Memorial Scholarship, Weiss leveled the staff, dismissing Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega, and Tanya Simon, among others. Simon will be replaced by technology journalist Nick Bilton who, like Weiss, has no experience running a television franchise. Oliver and Jon wade through the disheartening news and point to the obvious reason why this happened. Also, journalists, academics, and documentarians signed a letter pushing back on Paramount’s acquisition of CNN. And finally, was Tony Dokoupil actually able to eclipse the four million viewer mark?! CBS says yes, but we’ll explain why that claim isn’t quite accurate. 0:00 Intro 1:36 Inside Bari Weiss’ 60 Minutes Shakeup 28:52 The Press Mobilizes Against Ellison 34:13 Investigating CBS’ Claims on Latest Ratings Data 40:35 Open Lines: Oliver and Jon Answer Your Questions Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power Lines is the official podcast of Status, where veteran journalists Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino deliver sharp media industry analysis every Friday. On today’s episode: Questions are swirling about Bari Weiss’ future atop CBS News after a report said Paramount has had conversations about narrowing her role—we break down David Ellison’s carefully worded denial and whether Weiss is in any real trouble. Plus, why the cancellation of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” is about far more than budget concerns, Jeff Bezos’ embarrassing interview defending Donald Trump and The Washington Post layoffs, and the turmoil consuming Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire. Read these stories and more at Status: https://www.status.news/ Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, who powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status 0:00 Intro 1:16 Is Bari Weiss Being Pushed Out at CBS News? 16:56 The End of The Late Show 22:16 Bezos Says Trump Is "Calmer," Defends WaPo Cuts 31:27 Daily Wire in Turmoil as Ben Shapiro Loses Allies 44:06 Open Lines: Oliver and Jon Answer Your Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power Lines is the official podcast of Status, where veteran journalists Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino deliver sharp media industry analysis every Friday. On this week’s episode: CBS News not only failed to secure a visa for Tony Dokoupil to broadcast from Beijing during Donald Trump’s China trip, but the network was barred by its hotel from broadcasting from its grounds, Status has learned. The embarrassing fiasco adds to a slew of negative headlines the Bari Weiss-led network has faced this week. We discuss how Weiss undermined “60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl by handing Major Garrett the Benjamin Netanyahu interview, as Status also first reported. Plus, The New York Times is grappling with blowback after Nicholas Kristof’s shocking opinion piece alleging Israel has systematically raped Palestinian prisoners. And we break down another Status exclusive report—this one about how POLITICO owner Mathias Döpfner has been quietly courting Trump, with secret dinner invites in Washington and a personal trip to the Middle East. 0:00 Intro 1:23 CBS News Fails to Secure Visa for Dokoupil 6:47 Latest ‘CBS Evening News’ Ratings Data 8:53 Inside ‘60 Minutes’ Staff Fallout after Netanyahu Interview 19:16 Israel Threatens The New York Times Over Kristof Piece 35:14 POLITICO Owner Quietly Courts Trump 44:19 Open Lines: Oliver and Jon Answer Your Questions Thank you to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status Interested in what we’re discussing? Read more from Status: https://www.status.news/p/tony-dokoupil-cbs-evening-news-taiwan-bari-weiss https://www.status.news/p/60-minutes-netanyahu-bari-weiss-major-garrett https://www.status.news/p/nicholas-kristof-israel-new-york-times https://www.status.news/p/mathias-dopfner-donald-trump-meeting-axel-springer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power Lines is the official podcast of Status, where veteran journalists Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino deliver sharp media industry analysis every Friday. On today’s episode:  Christiane Amanpour has become the first CNN star to say the quiet part out loud about David Ellison's upcoming takeover. Bari Weiss is in ratings hell—and under fire from a “60 Minutes” correspondent. Meanwhile, some of Substack’s biggest publishers are eyeing the exits, while James Murdoch moves closer to building a media empire of his own with a deal for Vox’s podcast network and New York Magazine. Read all of these stories and more at Status: https://www.status.news 0:00 Intro 1:43 Christiane Amanpour Speaks Out on CNN's Ellison Takeover 5:55 Bari Weiss' Ratings Spiral, 60 Minutes Correspondent Pushes Back 18:12 James Murdoch Moves on Vox Podcasts and New York Magazine 31:15 Substack's Biggest Publishers Eye the Exits 49:45 Open Lines: Oliver and Jon Answer Your Questions Thank you to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that  powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power Lines is the official podcast of Status, where veteran journalists Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino deliver sharp media industry analysis every Friday. On today’s episode: CBS News is facing mounting turmoil as new ratings data shows “CBS Evening News” and “CBS Mornings” hitting historic lows under Bari Weiss’ leadership, Meanwhile, Weiss has ousted the network’s foreign editor after comparing the network's coverage to a terrorist group. Then, Donald Trump is demanding ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel, but Disney is finding unlikely support from MAGA. Plus, Amazon is discussing a reboot of “The Apprentice” with Donald Trump Jr. as host—what Jeff Bezos is really trying to accomplish. 0:00 Intro 1:47 CBS News Hits Historic Low Ratings Under Bari Weiss 12:17 Weiss Ousts Foreign Editor Over Terror Group Comparison 21:20 Trump Demands ABC Fire Jimmy Kimmel, MAGA Sides With Disney 33:19 Amazon Talks "The Apprentice" Reboot With Don Jr. 42:09 Open Lines: Oliver and Jon Answer Your Questions Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino: Former CBS News correspondent, and current chief Washington correspondent for MeidasTouch, Scott MacFarlane joined the show! We talked about the tension surrounding this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Scott’s departure from CBS News, the state of legacy media, and his transition into independent journalism. Also, Oliver and Jon discuss Tucker Carlson saying he is “tormented” over his 2024 support of Donald Trump, and Kash Patel targeting reporters. No Open Lines this week but, please, call us on our new voicemail line! (646) 926-0325 We want to hear from you and feature your questions on the show. Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status 0:00 Intro 1:51 Scott MacFarlane on the White House Correspondent's Dinner and Leaving CBS News 31:09 Tucker Carlson ‘Tormented’ By Past Support for Trump 38:35 Kash Patel Uses FBI to Target Reporters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino: David Ellison is set to host an "intimate" dinner “honoring the Trump White House,” according to an invite that we got our hands on. The event is ostensibly a “celebration of the First Amendment” and will include CBS White House correspondents. Of course, inviting the very people who assail the First Amendment to an event celebrating it makes little sense. Oliver and Jon break down the details and explain what is really going on. Next, Oliver and Jon explain how they were victims of actual “fake news” this week, when Mediaite published a false story about Status, complete with a fabricated quote attributed to Jon. We’ll take you through what happened. And finally, Trump suffers a huge loss in court at the hands of Rupert Murdoch. Plus, we announce our new voicemail line during another edition of Open Lines. Give us a call at (646) 926-0325‬. Leave a message, ask a question, or just scream into the phone for a couple of minutes. We’d love to feature you on the show! Thank you to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status 0:00 Intro 1:18 Inside David Ellison’s Private Dinner Honoring the Trump White House 15:29 We Were Victims of Actual Fake News 34:05 Murdoch Beats Trump in Court 39:39 Open Lines: Oliver and Jon Answer your Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the White House Correspondents’ Dinner approaching, news organizations are confronting an uncomfortable question: Do they welcome members of an administration that demonizes the press at every turn into their weekend events—or do they draw a line?  Over at CBS News, Bari Weiss has staffers at “60 Minutes” nervous about how she will overhaul the show. We've learned exclusive new details about what Weiss is privately floating during meetings about the newsmagazine’s future.  Plus, MAGA Media has had it with Donald Trump. Top figures like Tucker Carlson, Alex Jones, and Megyn Kelly are unloading on the president over the Iran War—with some even calling for him to be removed from office via the 25th Amendment.  Oliver and Jon break it all down—and answer viewer questions during Open Lines at the end of the episode. 0:00 Intro 1:32 Trump Attending the White House Correspondent’s Dinner 15:40 60 Minutes Staffers Brace for Bari Weiss Shake-Up 25:29 MAGA Media Eviscerates Trump 36:01 Open Lines: Oliver and Jon Answer Listener Questions Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that  powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of Power Lines… New reporting from Status reveals the White House quietly pressured AFP to remove an unflattering image of press secretary Karoline Leavitt from its wire and AFP complied. Oliver and Jon break down how it happened, the questionable explanation behind it, and why the attempt to control the image may have backfired. Then, a brewing power struggle inside CBS News. Bari Weiss is eyeing sweeping changes to 60 Minutes. Oliver reports the network’s top editor pushed for a mid-season shakeup, was stopped, and is now preparing for a much larger overhaul after May, with executive producer Tanya Simon potentially on the chopping block. Plus, a surprise move at NBC News. Peter Alexander is out, heading to a new role at MS NOW. But behind the scenes, it’s part of a much messier split between NBC and Versant and talent is increasingly caught in the middle. And to close it out, Oliver and Jon answer listener questions in the latest edition of Open Lines. Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status 0:00 Intro 1:45 White House Had AFP Pull Karoline Leavitt Photo 14:24 Bari Weiss Plans Major 60 Minutes Shakeup 27:20 Peter Alexander Out at NBC, Talent Caught in Power Struggle 35:25 Open Lines: Your Questions Answered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jim Acosta joins Oliver and Jon for a special bonus edition of Power Lines! Fresh off congressional testimony, Acosta breaks down Trump’s growing influence over the press, media consolidation, CNN and CBS, and the rise of independent media. They also explore how news organizations are responding to political pressure, why audiences are shifting away from traditional outlets, and what this moment means for the future of the media industry. Big thanks to Jim. Follow his work on YouTube, and if you’re new here, subscribe to this channel for more Power Lines. Also sign up for our daily newsletter at status.news for essential coverage of the media industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of Power Lines: Exclusive ratings data obtained by Status shows the first quarter of the revamped CBS News under Bari Weiss shed viewers at an alarming rate, collapsing to historic lows. Oliver and Jon break down the numbers, explain why audiences are tuning out, and what it means as rivals ABC and NBC notch year-over-year gains. Next, more exclusive reporting: CNN chief Mark Thompson faces tough questions from staff during a visit to the network’s London hub, with concerns mounting over Paramount’s incoming ownership under David Ellison—and what it could mean for CNN’s independence. Then, despite a decisive court loss over his crackdown on the Pentagon press corps, Pete Hegseth is escalating his fight, imposing new restrictions on coverage of the Iran war. Finally, Oliver and Jon respond to listener comments on MS NOW’s programming changes, CBS News’ ratings troubles, and Oliver’s pronunciation of one particular word. Read these stories and more in Status: https://www.status.news/ Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, who powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status 0:00 Intro 1:34 CBS News Ratings Collapse (Exclusive) 19:00 CNN CEO Grilled by Talent and Staff 31:59 Hegseth Vs. the Press 39:03 Open Lines: Oliver and Jon Answer Listener Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Power Lines… CBS News is running into headwinds—and the spotlight is squarely on Bari Weiss. The network’s revamped “Evening News,” helmed by Tony Dokoupil under Weiss' editorial direction, is hitting dangerous ratings lows, slipping below four million viewers. Unfortunately for Weiss, the problems aren’t confined to what’s happening on air. Inside the building, tensions are mounting as staffers at CBS News’ streaming division walked off the job amid a contract dispute. Meanwhile, in Washington, the White House is escalating its fight with Big Tech, this time zeroing in on Google. Officials are amplifying claims that the platform is biased against conservative outlets, citing a deeply flawed report from a right-wing attack dog.  Over at MS Now, a major programming shakeup is underway. The network is reshuffling its daytime lineup in an effort to hold onto viewers beyond the morning hours and present a more cohesive lineup of programming.  Plus, in the Q&A section of Power Lines—now known as Open Lines—Jon and Oliver answer your questions, from the future of CBS News talent to the broader shift toward independent media. 0:00 Intro 1:12 CBS Evening News Ratings Slide 7:17 Streaming Staff Walkout at CBS 12:35 White House Targets Google Over Media Bias 22:30 MS Now Programming Shakeup 29:39 Open Lines: Responding to Your Questions Thank you to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Power Lines… With the war in Iran as the backdrop, the Trump administration is waging another full scale battle against the press. From restricting photographer access at the Pentagon to accusing The New York Times of harassment, the administration is lashing out at journalists as it struggles to explain its actions overseas and losing support in the process. Next, Scott MacFarlane is the latest major talent to depart CBS rather than work under Bari Weiss. While the network managed to retain Gayle King for now, larger problems are brewing as top journalists continue to leave and staff grow increasingly concerned that the tone of CBS News is beginning to mirror that of Weiss’s outlet, The Free Press. Finally, Status obtained a statement from Senator Elizabeth Warren expressing concern over China’s potential stake in David Ellison’s Paramount deal. What would normally be treated as a major national security issue and possible deal breaker now appears to be little more than a footnote the Trump administration is willing to overlook. Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [STATUS] at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #ad 0:00 Intro 0:59 Trump and Hegseth Escalate War With the Press 5:43 Joe Rogan Speaks Out Against Iran War 13:33 Scott MacFarlane Leaves CBS 18:09 CBS News Staffers Criticize Mamdani Coverage 20:04 Gayle King's New Contract & CBS Mornings Changes 22:11 Senators Raise Concerns over Saudi-Backed Paramount Deal 30:21 Oliver and Jon Respond to Comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Power Lines: MAGA Media’s biggest stars are waging war with one another over Trump’s Iran conflict, dividing his most loyal mouthpieces. Oliver and Jon discuss what it means for the fracturing coalition that put Trump into office. And at CNN, Scott Jennings is facing blowback from the network’s own reporters for parroting the administration’s bogus war claim. Plus, Trump’s stunning decision to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is being met with alarm and dread inside the group, with some reporters fearing it will be used to “bash the press to our faces.” Finally, Bari Weiss is hard at work tinkering with CBS’s morning show. Oliver reveals the MAGA-friendly former ESPN host Weiss attempted to recruit, the former “GMA” host now being considered for “CBS Mornings,” and what it reveals about the future of the show. Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: ⁠https://www.beehiiv.com/status⁠ 0:00 Intro 1:34: CNN reacts internally to Scott Jennings tweet 6:09 MAGA media turns on itself over Iran war 19:35 Trump plans to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner 26:41 Kaitlan Collins vs. Karoline Leavitt 34:09 Bari Weiss looks to shake up CBS Mornings 47:44 Oliver & Jon respond to listener comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Power Lines: CNN staffers are in full-blown panic after a shocking twist delivered the network to the MAGA-friendly David Ellison. Oliver and Jon discuss how Netflix's deal for CNN's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, collapsed and what is to come for the network now that Bari Weiss is positioned to take charge. Plus, Tucker Carlson humiliates Mike Huckabee in a wide-ranging three hour conversation, and Ben Shapiro blasts Candace Owens as “evil.” Read the full stories in Status: https://www.status.news/ Thank you to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Power Lines: Stephen Colbert stunned viewers by calling out CBS for blocking the broadcast of his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico, citing pressure from Donald Trump’s FCC.. Why the move backfired in a big way and what it means for CBS. Next, Oliver and Jon break down Anderson Cooper’s decision to exit “60 Minutes” after nearly two decades—and why his freedom from being managed by Bari Weiss might not last as long as it seems. Finally, a clear-eyed look at Fox News’ conspicuous silence on the Epstein Files now that the president’s name features prominently in them. Plus, Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in a high-stakes trial that could mark the end of infinite scroll as we know it. 0:00 Intro 2:08 Colbert Feuds with CBS after Carr’s FCC Threat 19:45 Inside Anderson Cooper’s Decision to Leave 60 Minutes 32:47 Fox News’ Conspicuous Silence on Epstein Files 40:30 Zuckerberg Takes the Stand in Meta Trial Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Power Lines: Trump's A.G. Pam Bondi is facing a revolt from MAGA Media stars after her disastrous congressional hearing on the Epstein Files, prompting a flurry of voices to slam the spectacle and call on her to resign. At Bari Weiss' revamped "CBS Evening News," a quarter of the staff is taking a buyout, including one producer who said they were pressured to “self-censor.” But Oliver and Jon have learned even bigger cuts are on the horizon amid Weiss’ MAGA-friendly changes to the outlet. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is escalating pressure on Tim Cook, accusing Apple of news bias for ignoring shoddy right-wing media outlets. And TV newsrooms are on edge after the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mom—how networks are increasing security for top stars. Read the full stories and more at ⁠https://www.status.news/⁠ Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: ⁠https://www.beehiiv.com/status⁠ Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [STATUS] at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #ad 00:00 Intro 00:51 Pam Bondi's Epstein Testimony 09:53 Weiss' CBS News Staff Exodus 24:13 Apple News Accused of Bias 31:09 Savannah Guthrie's Mother's Disappearance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Bezos leaves The Washington Post to twist in the wind, slashing a third of the storied newsroom while ignoring pleas from his staffers—all while currying favor with the Trump administration. Bari Weiss moves to keep newly minted wellness contributor Peter Attia on the CBS News payroll, even as DOJ-released documents expose his cozy ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, Ted Sarandos is dragged into the MAGA culture wars on Capitol Hill, and Donald Trump unleashes a blatantly sexist attack on Kaitlan Collins for allegedly “not smiling” enough. Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status Go to cozyearth.com and enter code STATUSBOGO for a buy one get one pajama deal. Deal ends February 8th! 00:00 Intro 01:05 Massive Layoffs at the Washington Post 04:56 Bezos's Priorities: Blue Origin Over Journalism 17:20 CBS News Peter Attia and the Epstein Files 31:43 Josh Hawley Grills Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos 35:31 Ted Cruz's Antics at the Hearing 44:14 Trump's Attack on Kaitlan Collins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Power Lines: Bari Weiss kicked off her first all-hands meeting at CBS News, trying to sell her new vision to skeptical journalists—but instead found herself grilled by staffers as she announced a slate of eyebrow-raising contributors. Next, at The Washington Post, morale is collapsing as deep newsroom cuts loom. But owner Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are jetting off to Haute Couture Week, seemingly unconcerned with employee pleas for help. Then, Rupert Murdoch’s media empire abruptly changed its tune on Trump's ICE operation in Minneapolis following the killing of Alex Pretti, even as MAGA influencers Benny Johnson and Megyn Kelly pushed lies and smears about Pretti. Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that  powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status at CBS Town Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Power Lines: Embattled CBS News boss Bari Weiss badmouthed her own staff to reporters after holding up a “60 Minutes” segment on Trump deportees, suggesting the struggling new chief has much to learn. Plus, new “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil’s abysmal ratings continue as the network’s sudden right-turn alienates audiences. Then, CNN’s pro-MAGA contributor Scott Jennings is slammed by network guests over his warped relationship with the truth as he aligns himself with Donald Trump. Speaking of distortion realities, the biggest stars on Fox News and across the MAGAverse are suddenly all-in on the idea of the U.S. taking over Greenland in lockstep with Trump. And finally, Status’ Brian Lowry joins the show to break down the biggest surprises and snubs of the 2026 Oscar nominations. 00:00 Intro 00:55 CBS News Ratings Drop for Weiss & Dokoupil 01:31 Behind the Scenes Drama at 60 Minutes 06:02 Bari Weiss's Management Style 16:48 Scott Jennings Under Fire at CNN 26:48 Fox News Defends Trump's Greenland Gambit 32:27 Unpacking Oscar Nominations 34:53 Sinners: The Movie of the Year? 36:19 Best Picture Nominees 37:13 Surprising Oscar Snubs 41:49 Oscar Predictions and Dark Horses Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Dokoupil gets steamrolled in an interview with Donald Trump as his “CBS Evening News” grapples with poor ratings, suggesting Bari Weiss’ MAGA-ification of the network might be backfiring. Then, Joe Rogan breaks with Trump over ICE, comparing the agency to “the Gestapo,” while Laura Ingraham goes another route and works to convince Fox News viewers that an “insurgency” is unfolding in Minnesota. Finally, FBI agents carry out an alarming raid on the home of a Washington Post journalist — and Jeff Bezos says absolutely nothing in defense of his newsroom, angering staffers. Thank you to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [STATUS] at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #ad 00:00 Intro 01:01 Tony Dokoupil's Ratings Struggles 08:42 CBS Evening News' Interview with Trump 18:12 Joe Rogan's Critique of ICE 23:28 Fox News' Support for ICE and Demonization of Protesters 29:28 DOJ's Raid on Washington Post Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices