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Oliver Darcy

Oliver Darcy is the founder of Status.

Bari's ‘60’ Blow Up Plan

Bari's ‘60’ Blow Up Plan

Mar 31, 2026

Earlier this year, Bari Weiss was talked out of making changes to "60 Minutes" midseason, Status has learned—but with the summer break approaching, her eyes are now trained squarely on the famed newsmagazine.

The White House Picture Police

The White House Picture Police

Mar 30, 2026

Of the many images captured months ago during a Thanksgiving briefing, one of Karoline Leavitt incensed the White House, resulting in a remarkable chain of events that led to its removal from the photo wires, Status has learned.

Business Insider’s Subscriber Spiral

Business Insider’s Subscriber Spiral

Mar 26, 2026

Internal figures obtained by Status show that the digital publication’s subscription business is not only failing to grow, but contracting at a jarring rate—raising questions about the company’s trajectory.

Weiss’ Ratings Wipeout

Weiss’ Ratings Wipeout

Mar 24, 2026

Six months into Bari Weiss’ overhaul of CBS News, new ratings data obtained by Status shows its flagship programs are shedding viewers at an alarming rate, collapsing to historic lows and accelerating the network’s decline.

CNN’s Staff Surgery

CNN’s Staff Surgery

Mar 23, 2026

As anxious staffers await David Ellison’s arrival, CNN is also preparing to cut employees this week as part of Mark Thompson’s digital overhaul, Status has learned.

CBS’ Judgment Day

CBS’ Judgment Day

Mar 19, 2026

Staffers at CBS News tell Status they are “on edge like crazy” as the newsroom readies itself for mass layoffs overseen by Bari Weiss that will reshape the storied outlet around her vision for it.

MS NOW’s Midday Makeover

MS NOW’s Midday Makeover

Mar 17, 2026

Over the last several months, MS NOW boss Rebecca Kutler has been quietly working to revamp the network’s dayside lineup—and now, Status has learned some key details of the plan.

King’s Morning Reign

King’s Morning Reign

Mar 11, 2026

When CBS News announced Gayle King’s renewal last week, it offered few specifics about the deal. Status has since learned some of the key details.

Ellison’s Foreign Funding Furor

Ellison’s Foreign Funding Furor

Mar 10, 2026

While David Ellison is vowing to protect CNN’s independence as he prepares to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, Democratic senators are raising fresh concerns to Status about Paramount’s expected use of foreign money in the deal.

MacFarlane's CBS Verdict

MacFarlane's CBS Verdict

Mar 9, 2026

In his farewell memo, CBS News Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane made no mention about why he had had chosen to exit—but privately he had been more candid abut his frustrations, Status has learned.

Ellison’s CNN Platitudes

Ellison’s CNN Platitudes

Mar 5, 2026

David Ellison finally addressed CNN's future—but his rehearsed talking points offered few clues about what he’ll actually do with the news network.

Bari’s Steele Attempt

Bari’s Steele Attempt

Mar 3, 2026

As CBS News plots the future of its morning show, Bari Weiss floated the idea of bringing former ESPN anchor turned Donald Trump supporter Sage Steele into the mix, Status has learned.

CNN’s Cosplaying Correspondent

CNN’s Cosplaying Correspondent

Mar 2, 2026

Scott Jennings pushed a dubious White House talking point on Iran to millions, only for CNN’s actual reporters to knock it down—an episode that drew blowback inside the network, Status has learned.

CNN Braces for Ellison's Control

CNN Braces for Ellison's Control

Feb 26, 2026

With David Ellison poised to take control of Warner Bros. Discovery, a chill has settled over CNN as staffers fear for the future. "The panic at CNN right now is off the charts," an insider tells Status.

Weiss’ Recruiting Woes

Weiss’ Recruiting Woes

Feb 24, 2026

As Bari Weiss works to put her stamp on CBS News, her aggressive recruiting push is running up against a difficult reality: top talent keeps turning her down.

The Colbert Aftershock

The Colbert Aftershock

Feb 23, 2026

A week after Stephen Colbert’s on-air claim of censorship, the fallout has moved from late-night television to Capitol Hill, where Status has learned Democrats are demanding answers from Paramount and the FCC.

Bari's Nod to Norah

Bari's Nod to Norah

Feb 19, 2026

With Anderson Cooper opting to walk away from an expanded role at “60 Minutes,” Bari Weiss is now eyeing a different anchor for a bigger presence on the storied broadcast.

Colbert’s CBS Confrontation

Colbert’s CBS Confrontation

Feb 17, 2026

After CBS denied Stephen Colbert’s claim that he was barred from interviewing a Texas Democrat over FCC rules, Status has learned “The Late Show” comedian was set to deliver a “fiery” response to viewers.

Cooper’s Final Minutes

Cooper’s Final Minutes

Feb 16, 2026

While Anderson Cooper cited the desire to spend more time with family as he announced his exit from “60 Minutes,” Status has learned that deeper issues at the Bari Weiss-led network played a role in his stunning departure.

The Coming CBS News Cuts

The Coming CBS News Cuts

Feb 12, 2026

As CBS News staff quietly brace for another round of layoffs, Status has learned key new details about the cuts executives are planning behind the scenes.

When Bezos Questioned His Will

When Bezos Questioned His Will

Feb 10, 2026

Before The Washington Post slashed a third of its newsroom, Jeff Bezos rejected Will Lewis’ initial layoff plan in a previously unreported meeting, Status has learned. Meanwhile, a Bezos confidante has re-emerged behind the scenes.

The WSJ’s Features Fracas

The WSJ’s Features Fracas

Feb 9, 2026

Emma Tucker’s latest overhaul of the newspaper has handed significant power to an editor who, current and former staffers tell Status, fostered a fraught workplace environment as she sought to modernize the section.

MS NOW’s Crooked Play

MS NOW’s Crooked Play

Feb 5, 2026

MS NOW’s push into video podcasts is accelerating, with the progressive network now in advanced discussions to license popular digital shows for air from Crooked Media and others, Status has learned.

The Weiss Way or the Highway

The Weiss Way or the Highway

Feb 3, 2026

As speculation swirls over whether CBS News will take any action after new health contributor Peter Attia was ensnared in the Epstein Files, Status has learned what Bari Weiss’s silence actually signals—and what it says about her leadership.

Calming the CNN Waters

Calming the CNN Waters

Jan 29, 2026

CNN chief Mark Thompson moved to calm nerves inside the network during an all-hands meeting, while also being pressed on Scott Jennings’ on-air rhetoric, Status has learned. But speculation about the organization's ultimate fate keeps swirling.

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