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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.

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The Substack Stampede

The Substack Stampede

Jun 21, 2025

As more big name journalists flee established newsrooms in search of freedom and subscription dollars on Substack, they’re discovering that independence comes with hustle and no promise of success.

Jon Passantino
Jon Passantino
CNN Under the Gunnar

CNN Under the Gunnar

Jun 19, 2025

Incoming parent company boss Gunnar Wiedenfels says he’s “excited for the future” of CNN as it prepares to be spun out of Warner Bros. Discovery—inside the network, the mood is quite different.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Dispatched to The Post

Dispatched to The Post

Jun 18, 2025

Adam O’Neal had a rocky run at The Dispatch as executive editor, Status has learned—now his brief stint at the conservative outlet raises fresh questions as he takes the reins of The Post’s embattled opinion section.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Bordering on Censorship

Bordering on Censorship

Jun 17, 2025

What was supposed to be a joyful reunion with old friends turned into a nightmare the moment a former student journalist stepped off his flight at LAX.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Tucker’s War Cry

Tucker’s War Cry

Jun 16, 2025

Tucker Carlson’s fiery attacks on Fox News and pro-Israel MAGA Media figures have exposed a rare and consequential rift within the far-right ecosystem.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
The Latenighter

The Latenighter

Jun 15, 2025

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

Oliver Darcy
Jon Passantino
Oliver Darcy, Jon Passantino
Elias' Defiant Edge

Elias' Defiant Edge

Jun 12, 2025

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.

Oliver Darcy
Jon Passantino
Oliver Darcy, Jon Passantino
The Amanpour Doctrine

The Amanpour Doctrine

Jun 11, 2025

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.

Oliver Darcy
Jon Passantino
Oliver Darcy, Jon Passantino
Feed Me the Future

Feed Me the Future

Jun 10, 2025

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.

Oliver Darcy
Jon Passantino
Oliver Darcy, Jon Passantino
Deadline Reckoning

Deadline Reckoning

Jun 9, 2025

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

Jon Passantino
Oliver Darcy
Jon Passantino, Oliver Darcy
Bloys Meets World

Bloys Meets World

Jun 8, 2025

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.

Oliver Darcy
Jon Passantino
Oliver Darcy, Jon Passantino
Caught in the Conspiracy Crossfire

Caught in the Conspiracy Crossfire

Jun 7, 2025

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

Jon Passantino
Jon Passantino
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