Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino

Fox News stunned the media and political industry on Thursday by firing Maria Bartiromo. What was behind the abrupt ouster? We break down her history of getting into trouble at Fox.

Plus, we reveal Bari Weiss’ role in CBS News’ controversial story on Abdul El-Sayed’s old tweets, as well as what Norah O’Donnell’s return to the network’s morning show means for the outlet.

And finally, we discuss how far-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos, who was recently deported by ICE, has entirely turned on Donald Trump.

0:00 Intro + Status Summit

3:41 Maria Bartiromo Fired from FOX

15:34 CBS News’ El-Sayed Story Backlash

27:51 Norah O’Donnell Moves to ‘CBS Mornings’

35:41 Milo Yiannopoulos Reacts to ICE Deportation on Piers Morgan
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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
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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.”

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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

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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
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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.

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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
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