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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 Tapper-Thompson Book Team

The Tapper-Thompson Book Team

Dec 5, 2024

Two of the journalists toughest on Joe Biden are teaming up to write a campaign book focused largely on the president.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
The Times They Are A-Changin’

The Times They Are A-Changin’

Dec 4, 2024

Staffers at the Los Angeles Times described to Status a demoralized publication depleted of its spirit in which employees are "confused," "offended," and "frustrated."

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Rashida Leans Forward

Rashida Leans Forward

Dec 3, 2024

The MSNBC chief, who has led the progressive network since February 2021, is mulling a departure after Donald Trump's inauguration.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Dismay over 'GMA'

Dismay over 'GMA'

Dec 2, 2024

The recent ratings slide at the ABC News morning show has raised alarm bells inside the Disney-owned network, with president Almin Karamehmedovic personally working to help turn it around.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Kash Problems

Kash Problems

Dec 1, 2024

As Trump stuffs his second administration with radicals, the news media has failed to adequately illuminate for the public the disturbing nature of the appointees.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Missing at ABC News

Missing at ABC News

Nov 27, 2024

The exit of top network executive Derek Medina has highlighted an important vacancy at ABC News: a head of talent relations.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
The Lost Angeles Times

The Lost Angeles Times

Nov 26, 2024

In an interview with Status, Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong demonstrated that he is editorially inept.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
The Post's Win-Back Plan

The Post's Win-Back Plan

Nov 25, 2024

In a closed-doors meeting last week, The Washington Post's leaders were briefed about efforts to win back subscribers who canceled in the wake of Endorsement-Gate.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Anthony Scaramucci talks Joe Kernen, 'Morning Joe,' Trump's threats against the press, and more

Anthony Scaramucci talks Joe Kernen, 'Morning Joe,' Trump's threats against the press, and more

Nov 24, 2024

In an interview with Status, Scaramucci said there "is certainly a risk" Trump may try to block the M&A deals of perceived political foes.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Securing Stephanopoulos

Securing Stephanopoulos

Nov 21, 2024

The "GMA" anchor is said to be in the later stages of the negotiation process with ABC News.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Raising Lazarus

Raising Lazarus

Nov 20, 2024

Mark Lazarus spent his first day as SpinCo boss meeting with anxious staffers at 30 Rock, offering reassurances amid uncertainty about the future of MSNBC and CNBC.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
Comcast Cuts the Cord

Comcast Cuts the Cord

Nov 19, 2024

The decision from Comcast will notably rip apart NBCU News Group boss Cesar Conde's kingdom, with MSNBC and CNBC being spun off.

Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy
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