Status Goes to Washington
Senators convened a forum on Donald Trump’s assault on the media, with Status called as a witness to the threats facing the industry.
Sep 30, 2025
Stand-Up to Power
Comedian Cristela Alonzo spoke to Status about the free speech battle ignited by Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, the power of political comedy, and her new Netflix special.
Sep 29, 2025
Predicament at the Pentagon
News organizations face a looming deadline from Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon, which is demanding they sign restrictive new rules, or risk being expelled from the building entirely.
Sep 26, 2025
Disney's Next Move
Disney is in a standoff with Nexstar and Sinclair over their muzzling of Jimmy Kimmel, and insiders say Bob Iger and Dana Walden are waiting to see if the station owners blink before ratcheting up pressure.
Sep 25, 2025
You Don’t Know Jack
CNN's interview with Jack Posobiec prompted internal backlash, while raising larger questions about how mainstream outlets cover far-right figures.
Sep 24, 2025
The Scoop About Status
Status is entering its next chapter—expanding to seven days a week, hiring new correspondents, and growing into a fully staffed independent newsroom that holds the powerful accountable.
Sep 23, 2025
Melber on the Mic
In a conversation with Status, MSNBC host Ari Melber talks about the risks of Donald Trump’s crackdown on dissent and what it means for the press going forward.
Sep 22, 2025
Cold Front at CNN
CNN staffers are bracing for the Ellison family’s looming bid for Warner Bros. Discovery—a takeover that could merge the network with CBS News, hand Bari Weiss editorial power, and radically reshape its future.
Sep 19, 2025
Canceling Kimmel
Inside ABC, emergency meetings were convened after the FCC chair’s Jimmy Kimmel threat, with the late-night host ready to respond on-air—but Disney brass ultimately decided to bench the marquee talent instead.
Sep 18, 2025
Business Insider and the Bots
The Axel Springer-owned newsroom is buzzing over new ChatGPT writing guidelines—part of an aggressive A.I. strategy pushed by its German parentco and detailed in a memo obtained by Status.
Sep 17, 2025
Fired By The Post
The Washington Post said it fired Karen Attiah over comments she made about white men in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, Status has learned.
Sep 16, 2025
Clicks and Conflict
In a conversation with Status, Renee DiResta unpacked how Charlie Kirk’s death was weaponized online, exposing the toxic mix of platform algorithms, influencer incentives, and America’s fractured media environment.
Sep 15, 2025
The Emerging Ellison Empire
The Ellisons are gearing up to bid for Warner Bros. Discovery—a move that could reshape media power and put CNN under Bari Weiss’ editorial direction.
Sep 12, 2025
The Killing of Kirk
The assassination of Charlie Kirk highlights the rise of political violence in America's fractured media environment, where responsible voices matter more than ever.
Sep 11, 2025
Rolling Out the Door
Inside Jay Penske’s sprawling media empire, a new mandate has staff frustrated—and Rolling Stone already feeling the effects.
Sep 10, 2025
CBS’ Conservative Cop
David Ellison’s new CBS News ombudsman tried to erase parts of his digital trail—but a Status review of what remains reveals him to be a Trump-supporting advocate.
Sep 9, 2025
The NFL Nation
As the NFL season kicks off, we sat down with The Athletic’s Steven Ginsberg to discuss the league’s cultural power and the challenges of covering it critically.
Sep 8, 2025
The Bezos Briefing
As The Post bleeds reporters, its top editor Matt Murray sat down for a meeting with Jeff Bezos in Miami, Status has learned.
Sep 5, 2025
The Weiss Price
David Ellison vowed not to politicize Paramount—yet his first big move at CBS News is a major bet on Bari Weiss, one of the most polarizing figures in media.
Sep 4, 2025
Malone’s CNN Groans
John Malone’s swipes at CNN sparked a rare rebuttal from Warner Bros. Discovery—and plenty of annoyance inside Hudson Yards.
Sep 3, 2025
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
In a conversation with Status, Ben Smith dishes on his new Washington-focused column, whether he believes democracy is under threat, and the state of the news media.
Sep 2, 2025
The Democracy Rocket
Marc Elias’ Democracy Docket has quietly become a pro-democracy media force, expanding its newsroom to 20 staffers as it surpasses 50,000 paid subscribers.
Aug 29, 2025
YouTube’s Deal With the Devil
Google once declared OAN too toxic for its platform—now Sundar Pichai and Neal Mohan are breathing new life into the conspiracy network as they negotiate a high-stakes agreement with Rupert Murdoch's Fox Corporation.
Aug 28, 2025
Penske’s Secret Sales
Jay Penske is reshaping his Hollywood media empire, quietly offloading outlets and cutting costs—sparking chatter over which brand could be next on the block.
Aug 27, 2025
CNN’s Journal Raid
The Wall Street Journal’s internal shake-ups have opened the door for CNN, which is luring away some of its most formidable newsroom leaders.
Aug 25, 2025
