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Jon Passantino
Jon PassantinoJon Passantino is the executive editor of Status.
Elias' Defiant Edge

Elias' Defiant Edge

In a Q&A with Status, Marc Elias warned of escalating threats to press freedom, called out those who have capitulated to Donald Trump, and explained how he is building Democracy Docket into a pro-democracy newsroom.

Jun 13, 2025
The Amanpour Doctrine

The Amanpour Doctrine

Christiane Amanpour talks to Status about press freedom in Gaza, MAGA figures like Tucker Carlson embracing Russian propaganda, and why journalism must choose truth over neutrality.

Jun 12, 2025
Feed Me the Future

Feed Me the Future

Feed Me’s Emily Sundberg talks to Status about what it takes to be successful as an independent journalist—and how legacy news outlets are learning from the creator economy.

Jun 11, 2025
Deadline Reckoning

Deadline Reckoning

Nicolle Wallace reflects on covering Donald Trump without growing numb, MSNBC’s evolution, and why chasing the MAGA audience is a losing game.

Jun 10, 2025
Bloys Meets World

Bloys Meets World

In a Q&A with Status, Casey Bloys discussed the pivot back to HBO Max, defended the new "White Lotus" score, teased what’s next for "The Pitt," and shared where he draws the line on A.I. in entertainment.

Jun 8, 2025
Caught in the Conspiracy Crossfire

Caught in the Conspiracy Crossfire

Kash Patel and Pam Bondi fed MAGA’s Epstein obsession. Now it’s devouring them.

Jun 7, 2025
Bongino in a Bind

Bongino in a Bind

MAGA culture warrior-turned-FBI deputy director Dan Bongino is learning the hard way that stoking conspiracy theories is easy—cleaning up the mess is another story.

May 31, 2025
The Khashoggi Compromise

The Khashoggi Compromise

Jeff Bezos once mourned Jamal Khashoggi in public—now the Amazon billionaire is making billion-dollar deals with his executioner, which reveals more about his values than any vigil ever could.

May 17, 2025
Cue the Music

Cue the Music

As Apple hints at a future beyond search, Google scrambles to defend its turf—and the entire information economy hangs in the balance.

May 10, 2025
Holding the Line

Holding the Line

While Donald Trump launched an all-out war on the press in his first 100 days, Status is holding power to account—delivering exclusive reporting and going to court to expose the truth.

May 3, 2025
Tariff Tremors Rattle Media

Tariff Tremors Rattle Media

Netflix is putting on a brave face—for now—but across the media landscape, Donald Trump’s tariffs are fueling recession fears, advertising cutbacks, and deep anxiety about just how bad things could get.

Apr 19, 2025
Opening Up the Fox Files

Opening Up the Fox Files

Status is asking a New York court to ensure key evidence in the $2.7 billion Smartmatic case against Fox News becomes public—so the truth about how election lies spread doesn’t stay sealed.

Apr 12, 2025
The Tariff Test

The Tariff Test

As Donald Trump’s tariffs trigger economic calamity, MAGA Media faces its toughest test yet: convincing Americans it’s all fine—even as their wallets start to say otherwise.

Apr 5, 2025
Burned by the Don

Burned by the Don

Media titans thought Trump 2.0 would be a business bonanza—instead, it’s turned into a regulatory nightmare.

Mar 29, 2025
Hanging by a Thread

Hanging by a Thread

Meta’s decisions at the once promising “Twitter killer” serve as a cautionary tale about the risks of prioritizing corporate interests and political appeasement over user trust.

Mar 22, 2025
Disney's Dopey Decision

Disney's Dopey Decision

Disney’s “Snow White” was supposed to be a modern fairytale reboot, but thanks to right-wing outrage and corporate retreat, it’s become a cautionary tale about navigating the culture wars in the Trump era.

Mar 15, 2025
An Era of Silence and Fear

An Era of Silence and Fear

While Donald Trump promised to “bring back free speech,” his government has initiated a crackdown on dissent—reshaping the flow of information in America.

Mar 8, 2025