
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: ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||

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:
Christiane Amanpour has become the first CNN star to say the quiet part... more
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:
CBS News is facing mounting turmoil as new ratings data shows “CBS Eve... more
On this week’s Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino:
Former CBS News correspondent, and current chief Washington correspondent for MeidasTouch, Scott MacFarlane joined the show! We talked about the tension surrounding this year’s White ... more
On this week’s Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino:
David Ellison is set to host an "intimate" dinner “honoring the Trump White House,” according to an invite that we got our hands on. The event is ostensibly a “celebration of the First... more
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I listened to your collab with IHIP News and I was so intrigued with your media coverage of CBS News. These guys give you behind the scenes coverage of the current transformation of American media to state-sponsored propaganda.
Just discovered this show and appreciated the content and natural dynamic between Oliver and Jon. Great information delivered in an enjoyably listenable format.
Five Stars for your show and you’re right to criticize Netanyahu but you’ll quickly lose all credibility if you ever again pay tribute to a Pro Iraq War Pro Putin Hateful Anti Immigrant ScmBag like Tucker Carlsen. Tony saluted Rubio. You can cover the right wing divide without paying tribute to Tucker.
Thank you for your clear analysis of so much that is so vexing about US politics.
Hoping you continue your work in 2026.
Appreciate you guys recognizing that Zohran Mamdani is Democratic rising star and that he’ll go anywhere to share his vision to help New Yorkers. Right AOC has been rising as well but you missed Jasmine Crockett who has stayed in media
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Power Lines offers insider-style analysis from veteran media reporters who dissect how information moves through the press, political actors, and tech platforms. Episodes repeatedly explore ownership shifts, editorial direction, and the interplay between major networks and MAGA-aligned media ecosystems, with frequent focus on CBS News, CNN, 60 Minutes, and high-profile media figures. The show stands out for its insider reporting, real-time industry commentary, and willingness to tackle controversial ownership and credibility issues in a highly polarized landscape. Listeners can expect sharp media critique, scoops, and candid assessments of newsroom dynamics, with a clear tilt toward watchdog-style journalism and industry transparency.
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Recent guests on Power Lines include:
1. Scott MacFarlane
2. Jim Acosta
3. Tim Graham
4. Bari Weiss
5. David Ellison
6. Peter Attia
7. Brian Lowry
8. Erika Kirk
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