Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino

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Power Lines is the official podcast of Status, where veteran journalists Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino break down their reporting and deliver analysis on how information moves and shapes society. From the media and Silicon Valley to Hollywood, they examine the institutions driving narratives, shaping perception, and influencing culture. New episodes drop every Friday. Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@status Subscribe to Status, the newsletter behind Power Lines: https://www.status.news/ Follow Power Lines: https://www.instagram.com/get_status/?hl=en https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5buikzg4ppbye7ib7chprio6 https://www.tiktok.com/@status.news

  1. 2d ago

    Bari Chases Cuomo, The WaPo’s Attiah Defeat, The NYT’s Klashi Gamble

    Bari Weiss has been quietly courting NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo. The two have been exchanging texts and recently met for a meal, but is a deal even possible?  Next, The Washington Post suffered an embarrassing legal defeat after an arbiter ruled it wrongfully fired columnist Karen Attiah and ordered the Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper to rehire her and award her back pay.  And finally, The New York Times Co. is considering inking a major deal with the controversial prediction markets platform Klashi. Should the Gray Lady be doing business with such a company? Some staffers inside the newspaper are concerned it could tarnish the outlet’s reputation. 0:00 Intro and Status Summit Plug 2:30 Bari Weiss Courts Chris Cuomo 17:54 WaPo Forced to Re-Hire Karen Attiah 29:08 The Athletic Considers Kalshi Partnership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Aug 21

    CNN’s Scott Jennings Conflict, '60’ Correspondent’s Candid Comments, Disney's War With The FCC

    CNN's MAGA pundit Scott Jennings is vying for the White House press secretary role, presenting a huge conflict of interest problem as he appears on CNN. So why is the network allowing him to continue appearing on its air, lending Jennings a stage to audition for the job? Then, exclusive reporting on “60 Minutes” correspondent Bill Whitaker's candid remarks at a party. We report on what Whitaker privately said, the behind-the-scenes race to get the newsmagazine ready for its fall premiere, and why executives are fixated on the 10.03M number. Plus, Disney strikes back at the Trump administration, suing Brendan Carr’s FCC over what it calls an unconstitutional attack on its First Amendment rights. ANd finally, IMAX ticket sales have spiraled out of control, prompting the AMC Theatres chief to address the issue after the company’s website crashed amid the pre-sale crush for “Dune: Part Three.”  Read these stories and more on Status: https://www.status.news Listen wherever you get podcasts: http://status.news/power-lines 0:00 Intro 1:23 Scott Jennings’ White House Audition and CNN Conflict 12:56 Bill Whitaker Gets Candid About ‘60 Minutes’ 29:54 Disney Takes Brendan Carr’s FCC to Court 40:03 AMC’s Ticket Scalper Problem #PowerLinesPodcast #OliverDarcy #JonPassantino #MediaNews #StatusNewsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Aug 14

    Ellison’s CNN Board Game; Karoline Leavitt’s Real Legacy; Luxury Hotel Breaks Silence on Critic

    On today’s episode: In an effort to assuage fears around David Ellison's possible stewardship of CNN, Paramount has floated the concept of an independent editorial board to safeguard the network’s editorial independence. Oliver and Jon report on the reaction from CNN staff, talk through what this board would even look like, and discuss whether it would be effective. Also this week, Karoline Leavitt announced she's leaving her post as White House press secretary to spend more time with her family. Oliver and Jon point out that her legacy amounts to villainizing the press and smearing individual journalists, while promoting lies to the American public. Finally, The Wall Street Journal published a piece on the incident between the luxury hotel brand Aman and travel reviewer Ryan Walker, which tells Aman's side of story. Do the updated details change how this story should be viewed? 0:00 Intro 1:46 CNN Staff React to Edison’s Editorial Board Idea 16:53 Ross Douthat Slips Discussing Bari Weiss’ Role at “60 Minutes” 18:10 Are Paramount’s Legal Threats Signaling Desperation? 22:10 Karoline Leavitt is Out. Who Will Replace Her? 36:51 Amanvari vs. Ryan Walker, Part Two Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Aug 7

    CNN'ers Shred Ellison's Overture, '60 Minutes' Fights Leaks, and Hotel Calls Police on Travel Critic

    On today’s episode:  David Ellison wrote a New York Times op-ed that was full of meaningless platitudes and contradictions as he tries to defend Paramount’s deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. Oliver and Jon dissect the piece and share feedback from CNN staff, who were unimpressed, to say the least. Over at “60 Minutes,” new executive producer Nick Bilton is furiously racing to piece the show together ahead of its fall launch. As more staff decided to leave, including Stephen Colbert’s daughter, Madeleine Carlisle, an associate producer on the show, Bilton took the time to pen a memo warning staffers about leaking—only for it to leak to us. Also, Aman’s new resort, Amanvari, is under fire after abruptly canceling the reservation of respected hotel reviewer Ryan Walker. Oliver and Jon detail the shameful ordeal, the hotel’s poor treatment of what is essentially a travel journalist, and the troubling trend of hospitality brands choosing propaganda-filled influencer content over honest criticism and feedback. Finally, the Status YouTube channel hit 100K subscribers! Thank you for all of your support, and check out our YouTube plaque unboxing video HERE. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STATUS at https://www.oneskin.co/STATUS #oneskinpod 0:00 Intro 2:10 CNN Staffers React to Ellison Op-Ed 29:26 “60 Minutes” EP Nick Bilton’s Leaked Staff Memo 33:40 Stephen Colbert’s Daughter Quits “60 Minutes” 37:51 Hotel Staff Calls Cops on Reviewer with Reservation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Jul 31

    Bari’s ‘60 Minutes’ Hires; Fox’s Fauci Focus; Hunter Biden’s Fuentes Chat

    Power Lines is the official podcast of Status, where veteran journalists Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino deliver sharp media industry analysis every Friday. On today’s episode:  Bari Weiss and new executive producer Nick Bilton are reshaping “60 Minutes,” announcing a slate of new correspondents and contributors that includes Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, and Trevor Phillips. Oliver and Jon break down how staffers reacted and whether the show can produce enough stories in time for the upcoming season. Next, MAGA Media turns its attention back to Dr. Anthony Fauci following a contentious Senate hearing and the release of his private COVID-era diaries. Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters, and Sean Hannity went all-in, with Fauci branded “a greedy mad scientist on a power trip.” Plus: Hunter Biden’s recent joint interview with white-supremacist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, the bipartisan effort to punish FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, and Oliver’s futile quest for “The Odyssey” IMAX tickets. Read these stories and more at http://www.status.news 0:00 Intro 1:38 Bari Weiss’ Latest Hires for ‘60 Minutes’ 23:54 MAGA Media Obsesses over Dr. Fauci 38:30 Hunter Biden Meets Nick Fuentes 45:05 The Bipartisan Effort to Punish the FCC 51:20 Oliver’s Odyssey to Get Movie Tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Jul 17

    Our Exclusive Sit-Down with CA AG Rob Bonta on the Lawsuit Threatening the Paramount-Warner Merger

    On today’s episode:  California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins the show for an exclusive interview after filing a lawsuit to block David Ellison’s $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Bonta explains why he believes the deal violates antitrust law, the danger it poses to the media landscape, and addresses the elephant in the room: what happens to CNN and CBS News? After the interview, Jon and Oliver unpack Bonta’s comments, including what he said about a potential CNN spinoff, the structural remedies he could seek, and why CNN has become central to the legal fight. Plus: A special announcement—the first-ever Status Summit is coming to New York City on September 9, featuring candid conversations with Meredith Kopit Levien, Rebecca Kutler, David Remnick, Wendy McMahon, and more. Read these stories and more at https://www.status.news 0:00 Intro 1:55 Interview with California AG Rob Bonta 25:34 Breaking Down AG Bonta’s Answers 41:20 Special Announcement from Status Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Jul 10

    Crisis at “60 Minutes,” The Future of CNN, Tucker vs. Hannity, And Your Biggest Media Questions

    On today’s episode: Jon and Oliver answer your biggest media questions, including whether David Ellison's looming takeover of CNN should worry journalists, who really holds more sway on the American right today, and whether legacy news brands can survive the digital era. Plus, the future of NBC News, Business Insider, the network evening newscast, and much more. 0:00 Intro 2:20 Has “60 Minutes” Stabilized? 7:40 Has Bari Weiss Made “CBS News” More Digital-Friendly? 11:03 Is There A Future for the Evening Newscast? 17:01 Will Things Really Be That Bad if Ellison Owns CNN? 26:01 What’s Next for NBC News? 32:58 Does Business Insider Have A Path to Prosperity? 37:48 Who Has More Influence: Tucker or Hannity? 43:45 Should Big Tech Do More to Help Journalism? 50:12 Which Legacy Media Organizations Would You Work For? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Jul 3

    Why CNN Is Losing a Big Name, NPR's Huge Mistake, and Bari Weiss’ CBS Hits Grim New Low

    On today’s episode:  Paula Reid, CNN's chief legal affairs correspondent, is leaving the network after growing uncomfortable with David Ellison’s impending takeover. Jon and Oliver break down exclusive reporting on what happened, and who else could follow her out the door. Next, NPR’s embarrassing false report that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was retiring, what went wrong inside the newsroom, and what it reveals about the outlet’s editorial process. Plus: MAGA media turns on Justice Amy Coney Barrett after the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling, and another brutal week for Bari Weiss’ CBS News as the network tries to spin a grim ratings picture. Read these stories and more at http://www.status.news 0:00 Intro 1:41 Paula Reid is Leaving CNN. Who’s Next? 18:24 NPR’s Embarrassing False Report  27:04 MAGA Media Attacks Justice Barrett 34:06 Latest Ratings Data from Bari Weiss’ CBS News  44:21 Media Moment of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Power Lines is the official podcast of Status, where veteran journalists Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino break down their reporting and deliver analysis on how information moves and shapes society. From the media and Silicon Valley to Hollywood, they examine the institutions driving narratives, shaping perception, and influencing culture. New episodes drop every Friday. Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@status Subscribe to Status, the newsletter behind Power Lines: https://www.status.news/ Follow Power Lines: https://www.instagram.com/get_status/?hl=en https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5buikzg4ppbye7ib7chprio6 https://www.tiktok.com/@status.news

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