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.
May 4, 2026
In the wake of The Ankler’s exit from Substack, Status has learned that other top publishers have privately expressed frustration with the platform and weighed possible departures, raising questions about the company’s ability to retrain its most prominent creators.
May 3, 2026
Rupert Murdoch’s network, having learned its lesson in 2020, is unshakably sticking with Trump while other major MAGA Media voices have broken with him over the Iran war.
May 2, 2026
Jennings’ profanity-laced blowup raises new questions about how much belligerent behavior CNN management is willing to tolerate from its most prominent pro-Trump commentator.
May 1, 2026
Between Trump’s attacks on Jimmy Kimmel and “The Bachelorette,” Disney’s new chief has faced a tumultuous start. But insiders tell Status he remains focused—and has learned from past controversies.
Apr 30, 2026
The WHCA has been quietly meeting this week to plot its next move after the shooting upended the annual dinner—and despite industry skepticism, Status has learned that a do-over event is still very much on the table.
Apr 29, 2026
A forthcoming unscripted Netflix series featuring the star podcaster’s former talent-turned-nemesis Alix Earle could pose major headaches for Unwell Network, Status has learned.
Apr 28, 2026
New Nielsen data obtained by Status shows Tony Dokoupil’s “Evening News” sinking to historic lows, with veteran TV news executives casting the network as a “sinking ship” and blaming its woes on Bari Weiss.
Apr 27, 2026
A major shakeup at CBS News’ London bureau comes after months of behind-the-scenes friction with Bari Weiss, Status has learned—raising serious questions about the future of the network’s international reporting.
Apr 26, 2026
As Washington reels from the attempted attack on the WHCD, serious questions remain about whether the event will be rescheduled at Trump’s request, with security top of mind.
The annual black-tie affair was thrown into chaos when a shooter attempted to storm into the ballroom where Donald Trump and administration officials gathered with journalists for a celebration of the First Amendment.
Apr 25, 2026
Status hosted an evening in Washington celebrating the First Amendment with those who actually value a free press—and Donald Trump’s anti-free speech officials were not invited.
Apr 24, 2026
Faced with declining work and an ailing healthcare fund, the Writers Guild has ratified a four-year AMPTP deal that, veterans tell Status, reflects a sad commentary on the industry’s health.