Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino
StatusPower 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 epi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryPoliticsNews | |||
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CNN staffers are in full-blown panic after a shocking twist delivered the network to the MAGA-friendly David Ellison. Oliver and Jon discuss how Netflix's deal for CNN's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, collapsed a... more
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Stephen Colbert stunned viewers by calling out CBS for blocking the broadcast of his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico, citing pressure from Donald Trump’s FCC.. Why the move backfired in a big way and what it ... more
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Trump's A.G. Pam Bondi is facing a revolt from MAGA Media stars after her disastrous congressional hearing on the Epstein Files, prompting a flurry of voices to slam the spectacle and call on her to resign.
At Bari Weiss... more
Jeff Bezos leaves The Washington Post to twist in the wind, slashing a third of the storied newsroom while ignoring pleas from his staffers—all while currying favor with the Trump administration.
Bari Weiss moves to keep newly minted wellness contri... more
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- Clarification and confirmation
Thank you for your clear analysis of so much that is so vexing about US politics.
Hoping you continue your work in 2026.
Apple Podcasts5DiannaArt
Australia2 months ago - 10/31 Show
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
Apple Podcasts4Ms. Nubian
United States4 months ago - Good topics ad infinitum
Love the status newsletter, and appreciate the scoops and items they have. However, there is a lot of repetition of the same statements within each segment of this podcast.
If the coverage of Taylor Swift was excessive, this must coverage of the coverage was, too.
Apple Podcasts3Srb1961United States6 months ago - Discussions Regarding Healthcare
As usual, when discussing healthcare, Mr Pudhoretz demonstrates a stunning lack of knowledge...ignorance. For example, mocking an RFK reference to mitochondria, mitochondrial myopathies, and mitochondrial dysfunctions which are a thing… medically and scientifically.
Ignorance.
Apple Podcasts4Mouths full of laughterUnited States6 months ago - Breaking News
This duo was right on top of the story today of the puzzling, no shocking, cancellation of Colbert’s show. They seem to be plugged in to media stories and have the depth that good storytelling requires.
Apple Podcasts5ShoreURZUnited States7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #125 | United States/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #165 |  United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #225 |  Canada/News/News Commentary |
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What is Power Lines about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The podcast focuses on critical analysis of media practices, political narratives, and their implications for society. The hosts, both experienced journalists, explore the influence of major figures in media, politics, and technology. Common themes include scrutiny of right-leaning media, discussions on the impact of social media on reporting, and critiques of how major news organizations handle narratives surrounding significant events or figures. The hosts also provide insights on upcoming trends in media and politics, reflecting a commitment to examining the intersection of information and power. Their engaging discussions aim to hold institutions accountable while illuminating the changing landscape of journalism and its effects on publ... more
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