Oliver Darcy

Oliver Darcy is the founder of Status.

MS NOW’s Midday Makeover

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.

Mar 17, 2026

King’s Morning Reign

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.

Mar 11, 2026

Ellison’s Foreign Funding Furor

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.

Mar 10, 2026

MacFarlane's CBS Verdict

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.

Mar 9, 2026

Ellison’s CNN Platitudes

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.

Mar 5, 2026

Bari’s Steele Attempt

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.

Mar 3, 2026

CNN’s Cosplaying Correspondent

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.

Mar 2, 2026

CNN Braces for Ellison's Control

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.

Feb 26, 2026

Weiss’ Recruiting Woes

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.

Feb 24, 2026

The Colbert Aftershock

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.

Feb 23, 2026

Bari's Nod to Norah

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.

Feb 19, 2026

Colbert’s CBS Confrontation

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.

Feb 17, 2026

Cooper’s Final Minutes

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.

Feb 16, 2026

The Coming CBS News Cuts

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.

Feb 12, 2026

When Bezos Questioned His Will

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.

Feb 10, 2026

The WSJ’s Features Fracas

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.

Feb 9, 2026

MS NOW’s Crooked Play

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.

Feb 5, 2026

The Weiss Way or the Highway

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.

Feb 3, 2026

Calming the CNN Waters

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.

Jan 29, 2026

Weiss and the Wary

The new CBS News chief finally addressed her skeptical newsroom, presenting her vision of the network’s future and fielding tough questions about her editorial views—though some staffers told Status they left unconvinced.

Jan 27, 2026

Please, Mr. Bezos

As Jeff Bezos mingles with the elite in Paris, staffers at The Washington Post are pleading for him to intervene ahead of planned layoffs—and have even discussed enlisting the likes of Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep to help, Status has learned.

Jan 26, 2026

Business Insider’s Quiet Bleed

A string of executive departures is raising fresh questions about the health of the digital outlet. “The wheels are starting to come off,” one insider told Status.

Jan 22, 2026

Bari’s Private Press Briefings

Hours before a delayed “60 Minutes” segment aired, Bari Weiss personally briefed several reporters about the fiasco, Status has learned—making comments that are not likely to sit well inside the newsmagazine.

Jan 20, 2026

Business Insider's Risky Business

After a difficult 2025 marked by missed revenue targets and deep layoffs, Business Insider staffers were told to “buckle up” as leadership indicated 2026 will bring sweeping "experimentation and change."

Jan 15, 2026

The Dokoupil Dud

Despite wall-to-wall promotion, a splashy cross-country tour, and interviews with top Trump officials, Tony Dokoupil’s "CBS Evening News" debut has delivered a ratings dud—and perhaps exposed the limits of Bari Weiss' MAGA-ification of the network.

Jan 13, 2026