Status is the definitive nightly briefing that cuts through the noise to inform readers about what is really happening in the corridors of media power.
Jul 27, 2025
Dave Jorgenson, The Post’s viral “TikTok guy,” explains why he left the paper to launch Local News International—and how he hopes to build a "Daily Show" for the social era.
Jul 26, 2025
Paramount’s decision to concede to political demands to secure its merger with Skydance may have sealed the deal, but it also set a precedent that will be felt for years to come.
Jul 24, 2025
Before Donald Trump claimed he had secured millions in free public service announcements, his legal team quietly tried to bake it into the Paramount settlement, Status has learned.
Jul 23, 2025
The Washington Post’s opinion section is undergoing a sweeping transformation, as columnists and editors are pushed toward the exits amid a murky new vision.
Jul 22, 2025
Jon Stewart torched media executives for bowing to Trump—then handed Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, one of the worst offenders, an unchallenging interview minutes later.
Jul 21, 2025
In a dramatic power play, Paramount’s board of directors overrode its three CEOs to secure the $16 million legal settlement with Donald Trump, Status has learned.
Jul 20, 2025
In an interview with Status, NPR chief Katherine Maher responds to the GOP-led decision to defund public broadcasters, calling the move “devastating” and disclosing that some stations are already preparing to shut down.
Jul 19, 2025
The end of "The Late Show" isn’t ultimately about budgets, it’s a sign of the ideological shift at CBS that will take place under David Ellison's Skydance Media.
Jul 17, 2025
The Wall Street Journal is said to be working on a story highlighting Donald Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, prompting protest from the White House.
Jul 16, 2025
At a global town hall, Axel Springer boss Mathias Döpfner delivered a blunt message—A.I. is here, and every employee must use it.
Jul 15, 2025
Jessica Lessin’s glitchy Mark Zuckerberg interview raised eyebrows in tech-media circles—but not just because of the technical failure.
Jul 14, 2025
Adam O’Neal was appointed last month to lead The Washington Post’s opinion section—on Monday, he officially started and introduced himself to staffers, promising “ambitious and thorough” change is on the horizon.