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Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino

Power Lines is the official podcast of Status, where veteran journalists Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino break down their exclusive reporting and deliver sharp, uncompromising analysis on how information moves and shapes society. From the Fourth Estate to Silicon Valley to Hollywood, they scrutinize the powerful institutions driving narratives, shaping perception, and steering the culture. New episodes drop every Friday.

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56:37

Tony Dokoupil’s Disastrous Debut, MAGA Media’s...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2026/01/09

On this week’s Power Lines:Tony Dokoupil’s debut as anchor of the “CBS Evening News” has been disastrous, full of embarrassing flubs, cringeworthy social media post, and appalling right-wing flattery. Oliver and Jon unpack Dokoupil’s “both sides” approach to January 6, his on-air salute to Marco Rubio, and CBS News broader attempt to court an entirely new audience. Then, MAGA Media trips over itself smearing the victim of an ICE shooting while blindly parroting the government’s talking points. We

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53:19

2026 Predictions That Will Reshape Hollywood, Media,...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2026/01/01

Happy New Year! On the first episode of Power Lines in 2026 Oliver and Jon drop their top five predictions for what will take place this year, across Hollywood, Media, and Big Tech.0:00 Intro 1:26 Looming Hollywood Shake-Ups 19:02 The Future of News Media 41:23 What's Next for A.I.? Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30%

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49:06

The Most Impactful Media Stories of 2025

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/12/26

As the clock counts down to the end of a dizzying and tumultuous year, Oliver and Jon take a look at the five biggest and most impactful media stories from the year that was 2025.00:00 Intro 01:00 Legacy Media Talent Exodus and Layoffs 11:09 MAGA Media Civil War 21:08 The Bidding War for Warner Brothers Discovery 24:28 AI's Growing Influence in Media and Entertainment 32:19 Tech and Media Giants Bow to Trump Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, the platform that powers the Status newsletter! If you

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42:54

Vanity Fair Exposes White House, Fox Hosts Turn On...

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2025/12/19

On this week’s Power Lines:A Vanity Fair bombshell revealed chief of staff Susie Wiles privately torching Donald Trump and his cabinet alongside unflattering photos of the White House staff. Oliver and Jon unpack why Wiles went on the record and what it actually shows about Trump’s team. Then, Fox News and the MAGA Media ecosystem openly break with Trump after his shocking post blaming the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife on “TDS.” Plus, why Warner Bros. is rejecting Paramount again, Ted Cruz

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50:16

Trump Demands CNN Be Sold, Tucker Trashes CBS Chief...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/12/12

Donald Trump brazenly inserts himself into the looming Warner Bros. Discovery sale, demanding that CNN be sold and calling the global news network's coverage "poison" and a "disgrace." Jon and Oliver discuss the inappropriate weaponization of government and the disturbing silence from David Ellison and Paramount, who are now reportedly tapping into Saudi and Qatari funding to bolster their bid.Then, the focus shifts to CBS News: Bari Weiss' controversial primetime interview with Erika Kirk is

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58:47

Nuzzi Breaks Silence, MAGA Rallies Behind Hegseth &...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/12/05

On today’s Power Lines, Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino break down Olivia Nuzzi’s first public comments since her scandal—an emotional, but evasive interview with Tim Miller. What’s the real plan for her future at Vanity Fair?Then, a closer look at how MAGA Media is defending Pete Hegseth, whose boat bombings are being widely described as potential war crimes. First came a surreal softball interview with Katie Miller, then a grotesque, unhinged response from whatever remains of Megyn Kelly’s

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64:05

Fox News Hosts Exposed (Again); Bari Weiss’...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/11/28

This week on Power Lines:Both Sides Bari: Bari Weiss outlined her groundbreaking vision to "redraw the lines" of acceptable debate by elevating voices like Alan Dershowitz and Dana Loesch, while sidelining “extremists" like Tucker Carlson and Hasan Piker. Oliver and Jon criticize this "both-sides-ism" approach—and point out that in the Trump-era, iit often requires platforming individuals willing to distort facts. They also address the bizarre reaction piece on the topic, from Mediaite, aimed at

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67:12

Olivia Nuzzi Scandal Rocks Vanity Fair, Trump’s...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/11/21

Former star political reporter Olivia Nuzzi is back in the spotlight after her ex-fiancé, Ryan Lizza, alleged that she had a second romantic relationship with a subject she was reporting on. Oliver and Jon are joined by Status’ own Natalie Korach to break down the ethical fallout and how her new employer Condé Nast is responding.Then: Donald Trump attacks an ABC News reporter while defending his “friend,” Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during an Oval Office appearance. Saudi money and

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57:28

Epstein Emails Expose Fox News Bias; Trump Threatens...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/11/14

This week on Power Lines:Newly uncovered Epstein emails reveal troubling ties between Jeffrey Epstein, Michael Wolff, and Donald Trump. Why was Wolff giving Epstein so much advice? Trump threatens to sue the BBC over an edit in a months-old documentary. Why now? Was it misleading—or just convenient timing? Plus: South Park’s unhinged Trump-Vance sex scene, Sydney Sweeney’s lackluster response to her “Jeans/Genes” ad, and Tucker Carlson goes full-Alex Jones with chemtrail conspiracy

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60:26

Zohran’s Big Win, the Tucker–Shapiro Feud, and Jon...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/11/07

On this week’s Power Lines Podcast:Zohran Mamdani wins New York’s mayoral race: Oliver and Jon break down the reactions, from the predictable outrage on Fox News to the surprising pushback from CNN, and what his rise means for the Democratic establishment as right-wing media gears up to weaponize his every move. The MAGA civil war heats up: Ben Shapiro publicly torches Tucker Carlson for platforming white nationalist Nick Fuentes and Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts got caught in the

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64:37

Tucker Embraces White Supremacist, MSNBC Hosts Rip...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/10/31

On this week’s Power Lines Podcast:Tucker Carlson has suddenly ended his feud and embraced Holocaust-denying white supremacist Nick Fuentes. Why is he leaning further into extremist voices? Oliver and Jon break down the fallout from Comcast helping to fund the White House ballroom — and what that says about media power and influence. Plus: what the Paramount layoffs reveal about Ellison’s plans for news personalities, CNN head Mark Thompson dodging Bari Weiss questions, Zohran winning over

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60:05

Fox vs. Mamdani, Leavitt’s Lame Insults, and Ellison...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/10/24

On this week’s Power Lines Podcast:Oliver and Jon break down why all roads lead to David Ellison's WBD takeover and the serious implications it would have for CNN. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt goes viral with a shocking text message response to a reporter. Oliver and Jon dig into the pay-to-play operation behind the Golden Globes' new podcast award. Fox News is losing it over Zohran Mamdani And finally, Oliver and Jon analyze the concrete numbers behind the massive

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48:01

The Pentagon’s Propaganda Play, Mano-Sphere Calls Out...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/10/17

On this week’s episode of the Power Lines podcast:Pentagon reporters walked out after Pete Hegseth’s team demanded they sign a loyalty pledge—effectively banning the press from one of the most powerful buildings in the world. Oliver and Jon take you inside the standoff, breaking down what led to the walkout and what it means for press freedom. Then, NBC lays off 150 staffers, gutting its diversity reporting teams as MSNBC and CNBC spin off into a new company. What do the cuts signal about the

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56:19

Inside Bari Weiss’ CBS Moves; Pete Hegseth vs. the...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/10/10

On this week’s Power Lines, Oliver and Jon discuss:Bari Weiss at CBS News: Does her both-sides-ism and "Lets fucking do the news" war cry signal a major shift, or is it just corporate noise? We analyze what her new EIC role signals to the Trump administration and debate how hands-on she'll actually be. Pete Hegseth's New Press Rules: We detail the Pentagon’s new restrictions, question how the former Fox News personality would have reacted if they were imposed by a different administration, and

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47:31

Censored Comedians in Riyadh, ICE Attacks, and the...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/10/03

Welcome to Power Lines. This week, Oliver welcome’s Status’ new media correspondent Natalie Korach! Oliver and Natalie kick things off covering the relentless attacks on the free press, Oliver’s role in a Senate "spotlight hearing" on threats to journalism, the chilling effect of pressure applied by Brendan Carr and Pete Hegseth, and the alarming, unprovoked assaults on reporters by masked ICE agents. Next, the controversy surrounding the Riyadh Comedy Festival, where A-list comedians like Dave

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60:15

Jimmy Kimmel Is Back—But Disney’s Fight Is Far From...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/09/26

Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show returned this week after Disney executives backpedaled on a short-lived suspension that elicited a tidal wave of backlash. But the battle is far from over. Major station groups Nexstar and Sinclair are still refusing to carry the program on their ABC affiliates, effectively blocking it from nearly a quarter of American households. Oliver and Jon break down how the FCC’s targeting of Kimmel ended up backfiring, why even some conservatives are defending his right to

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58:19

Inside The Silencing of Jimmy Kimmel: Will His Show...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/09/19

Is Jimmy Kimmel done at ABC? That’s the question after the late-night host was suddenly pulled off the air following threats from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. Jon and Oliver break down the forces behind Kimmel’s silencing and what comes next.Also, aspiring media mogul David Ellison is looking to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, raising tensions inside CNN. Oliver and Jon take you behind-the-scenes at CNN and analyze the conservative reshaping of the media under Trump. And finally, Business Insider has

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59:59

How Charlie Kirk’s Murder Is Dividing America

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/09/12

Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk’s shocking death this week set off a wave of reactions across the media landscape. Oliver and Jon examine the viral spread of graphic footage on social media, how the left and right are reacting to the tragedy, and what the response could mean for America’s already heightened political tensions.____________________________________________________________________ "Power Lines" is presented by Status, and hosted by Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino. The show is

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59:22

What Bari Weiss and The Free Press Mean for CBS News,...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/09/05

Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, who powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/statusOn This week’s edition of Power Lines… Paramount Close to Buying Bari Weiss’ The Free Press: It’s happening! David Ellison is on the brink of purchasing Bari Weiss’ The Free Press and installing Weiss in a prominent role at CBS News. Oliver and Jon break down why this is

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46:03

Google's Trump Problem, Absurd Taylor Swift Media...

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino ·

2025/08/29

Welcome to another edition of Power Lines. Here’s what Oliver and Jon are covering this week:Google Bends the Knee: OAN is back on YouTube TV — a sharp reversal after the platform once deemed the network too unserious to carry. Is Google cozying up to OAN to keep Trump happy as the Fox–YouTube TV standoff drags on? Taylor Swift Got Engaged: You already knew that. What’s surprising is how the media — including journalists with plenty of serious news to cover — have reacted to it. CNN Poaches from

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