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Fired By The Post

Fired By The Post

Sep 15, 2025

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.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Clicks and Conflict

Clicks and Conflict

Sep 14, 2025

In a conversation with Status, Renee DiResta unpacked how Charlie Kirk’s death was weaponized online, exposing the toxic mix of platform algorithms, influencer incentives, and America’s fractured media environment.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Murder, Memes, and Messaging

Murder, Memes, and Messaging

Sep 13, 2025

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.

Jon Passantino
Jon Passantino
The Emerging Ellison Empire

The Emerging Ellison Empire

Sep 11, 2025

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.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
The Killing of Kirk

The Killing of Kirk

Sep 10, 2025

The assassination of Charlie Kirk highlights the rise of political violence in America's fractured media environment, where responsible voices matter more than ever.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Rolling Out the Door

Rolling Out the Door

Sep 9, 2025

Inside Jay Penske’s sprawling media empire, a new mandate has staff frustrated—and Rolling Stone already feeling the effects.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
CBS’ Conservative Cop

CBS’ Conservative Cop

Sep 8, 2025

David Ellison’s new CBS News ombudsman tried to erase parts of his digital trail—but a Status review of what remains reveals him to be a Trump-supporting advocate.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
The NFL Nation

The NFL Nation

Sep 7, 2025

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.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
From the Fringe to Fox

From the Fringe to Fox

Sep 6, 2025

MAGA Media took anti-vax conspiracy theories from the fringe to prime time—and now the consequences are reshaping public health.

Jon Passantino
Jon Passantino
The Bezos Briefing

The Bezos Briefing

Sep 4, 2025

As The Post bleeds reporters, its top editor Matt Murray sat down for a meeting with Jeff Bezos in Miami, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
The Weiss Price

The Weiss Price

Sep 3, 2025

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.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Malone’s CNN Groans

Malone’s CNN Groans

Sep 2, 2025

John Malone’s swipes at CNN sparked a rare rebuttal from Warner Bros. Discovery—and plenty of annoyance inside Hudson Yards.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
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