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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 Shaming of Shari

The Shaming of Shari

Apr 23, 2025

The public shaming of Shari Redstone has been swift and scathing—but inside CBS News, the fury is even more pronounced, as staffers blame her for undermining the crown jewel of American TV journalism.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Inside the '60 Minutes' Storm

Inside the '60 Minutes' Storm

Apr 22, 2025

Status obtained the audio of Tuesday’s stunning “60 Minutes” meeting where Bill Owens, fighting back tears, said he’s become “the corporation’s problem”—and made it clear he wasn’t leaving by choice.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
A Wolff in Zaslav’s Den

A Wolff in Zaslav’s Den

Apr 21, 2025

Just a week after profiling David Zaslav and the media veterans the Warner Bros. Discovery chief Zoom-lunches with, Michael Wolff ran into them face-to-face—purely by chance.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Introducing the Status Shop

Introducing the Status Shop

Apr 20, 2025

We have a special announcement: Status is launching a limited-edition First Amendment tee—and opening our very own store.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Tariff Tremors Rattle Media

Tariff Tremors Rattle Media

Apr 19, 2025

Netflix is putting on a brave face—for now—but across the media landscape, Donald Trump’s tariffs are fueling recession fears, advertising cutbacks, and deep anxiety about just how bad things could get.

Jon Passantino
Jon Passantino
The Post's Quiet Boast

The Post's Quiet Boast

Apr 17, 2025

After months of internal turmoil, The Washington Post quietly hit an impressive milestone this week—one that offered a rare reason to celebrate.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
The Deep End of the Pool

The Deep End of the Pool

Apr 16, 2025

Donald Trump is replacing reporters with MAGA mouthpieces—will the rest of the press corps do anything about it?

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
CNN's Chain of Command

CNN's Chain of Command

Apr 15, 2025

CNN’s latest editorial reshuffle—just weeks after the last—has staffers dizzy, as the network tries to find its digital footing with a layered org chart.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Skydancing With Trump

Skydancing With Trump

Apr 14, 2025

Donald Trump escalated his attacks on CBS News in a Sunday night tirade. But it’s what prospective new owner David Ellison was doing 24 hours beforehand that’s also left the newsroom on edge.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
The Handmaid's Truth

The Handmaid's Truth

Apr 13, 2025

As democracy frays, the showrunners of “The Handmaid’s Tale” spoke to Status about the eerie ways their fiction has started to resemble reality.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Opening Up the Fox Files

Opening Up the Fox Files

Apr 12, 2025

Status is asking a New York court to ensure key evidence in the $2.7 billion Smartmatic case against Fox News becomes public—so the truth about how election lies spread doesn’t stay sealed.

Jon Passantino
Jon Passantino
A Fox in Overseas Clothing

A Fox in Overseas Clothing

Apr 10, 2025

Fox News is all-in on Trump’s America-first trade war—just don’t look at where their “USA Strong” merchandise is actually made.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
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