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.
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.
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.
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.
Apr 20, 2025
We have a special announcement: Status is launching a limited-edition First Amendment tee—and opening our very own store.
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.
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.
Apr 16, 2025
Donald Trump is replacing reporters with MAGA mouthpieces—will the rest of the press corps do anything about it?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.