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The Fractured Faithful

Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran have poured fuel on an already raging MAGA Media feud, forcing its stars to choose between a hawkish foreign policy and isolationist ideals.

The Substack Stampede

Jun 21, 2025

CNN Under the Gunnar

Jun 20, 2025

Dispatched to The Post

Jun 19, 2025

Bordering on Censorship

Jun 18, 2025

Tucker’s War Cry

Jun 16, 2025

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Below the Fold

The Latenighter

Bill Carter breaks down the uncertain future of late-night television, the Trump effect on comedy, and offered some candid advice for Shari Redstone.

Elias' Defiant Edge

In a Q&A with Status, Marc Elias warned of escalating threats to press freedom, called out those who have capitulated to Donald Trump, and explained how he is building Democracy Docket into a pro-democracy newsroom.

The Amanpour Doctrine

Christiane Amanpour talks to Status about press freedom in Gaza, MAGA figures like Tucker Carlson embracing Russian propaganda, and why journalism must choose truth over neutrality.

Feed Me the Future

Feed Me’s Emily Sundberg talks to Status about what it takes to be successful as an independent journalist—and how legacy news outlets are learning from the creator economy.

Deadline Reckoning

Nicolle Wallace reflects on covering Donald Trump without growing numb, MSNBC’s evolution, and why chasing the MAGA audience is a losing game.

Bloys Meets World

In a Q&A with Status, Casey Bloys discussed the pivot back to HBO Max, defended the new "White Lotus" score, teased what’s next for "The Pitt," and shared where he draws the line on A.I. in entertainment.

Caught in the Conspiracy Crossfire

Kash Patel and Pam Bondi fed MAGA’s Epstein obsession. Now it’s devouring them.

World War X

Elon Musk has launched an all-out information war on Donald Trump—shattering their alliance, upending MAGA Media, and triggering a high-stakes battle for control of the right-wing narrative.

Backlash at Business Insider

Nearly a week after mass layoffs, frustration inside Business Insider intensified following a tense all-hands—with an audio recording and Slack messages obtained by Status revealing the depth of staff anger.