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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 Contrarian’s Calling

The Contrarian’s Calling

Jan 13, 2025

Frustrated by the legacy press' coverage of Donald Trump, Jennifer Rubin and Norman Eisen have decided to take matters into their own hands.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin dish on the 'pressure' ahead of the 'TODAY' show's next chapter

Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin dish on the 'pressure' ahead of the 'TODAY' show's next chapter

Jan 12, 2025

The "TODAY" show co-hosts also spoke about covering Donald Trump and how they're adapting to the new media environment.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
David's Defense

David's Defense

Jan 10, 2025

The Washington Post's Opinion editor, David Shipley, on Friday defended choosing not to publish a cartoon criticizing the newspaper's owner, Jeff Bezos.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
From Palisades to Ash

From Palisades to Ash

Jan 9, 2025

NBC News correspondent Jacob Soboroff said covering the devastation in his hometown has changed how he will approach assignments: "I don't think I'll ever think about doing [my job] in the same way."

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
A General's Dissent

A General's Dissent

Jan 8, 2025

Behind the scenes, Lt. General Mark Hertling (Ret.) made it clear to CNN brass why he did not wish to renew his deal with the network.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Zuck’s Great Suck Up

Zuck’s Great Suck Up

Jan 7, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg seems to have decided that kissing Donald Trump's ring was not enough. Now he's slobbering all over it.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
A One-Year Lewising Streak

A One-Year Lewising Streak

Jan 6, 2025

After a full trip around the sun, the cautious optimism that greeted The Washington Post publisher Will Lewis has evolved into absolute revulsion.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Paper Cuts

Paper Cuts

Jan 5, 2025

The Washington Post is expected to lay off dozens of staffers this week, Status has learned.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
C-SPAN boss Sam Feist talks about the channel's future, negotiating with A.I. companies, access issues, and more

C-SPAN boss Sam Feist talks about the channel's future, negotiating with A.I. companies, access issues, and more

Jan 5, 2025

"We are having discussions with A.I. companies," Feist disclosed for the first time, in an interview with Status.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Soon-Shiong’s Hollywood Summit

Soon-Shiong’s Hollywood Summit

Jan 2, 2025

Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong welcomed Cheryl Hines and Rob Schneider to the newspaper's offices last month amid talk of a possible partnership.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
36 Questions for 2025

36 Questions for 2025

Jan 1, 2025

Here are 36 of the most pressing questions facing the Fourth Estate, Hollywood, and Silicon Valley.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
How news outlets should cover a second Trump presidency

How news outlets should cover a second Trump presidency

Dec 26, 2024

Trump is unlike any politician in modern American history. Traditional accountability measures will simply not cut it with him.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
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