Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino
Episodes
Ellison Makes His CNN Move, Bari Gets Snubbed, and Trump Puts MS NOW In a Bind
Power Lines discusses Paramount’s decision to keep CNN chief Mark Thompson in place following the Warner Bros.
JD Vance Revealed as Politico Source, Elon Could Own Part of CNN, and Bari Honors Thiel
Status reveals that J.
Kaitlan Collins Presses Oliver Darcy On Covering the Media, Leaving CNN, and More
Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino discuss the evolution of media reporting, from Darcy’s transition out of CNN to launching his independent newsletter, Status.
MS NOW Boss Rebecca Kutler On Taking Trump Live, Hasan Piker, and More
Rebecca, MS Now’s executive, discusses the network’s launch of a direct-to-consumer membership program designed to engage younger audiences and diversify revenue beyond declining linear cable.
CEOs of The NYT and Atlantic Get Canndid About AI, Google Search, Kalshi, and More
Nick Bilton and Meredith Kopan Levitt debate AI strategies, contrasting The Atlantic’s OpenAI partnership with The Times’ copyright lawsuits.
Bari’s ‘60 Minutes' Disaster, Elon Musk Doc Mayhem, Ed Sheeran Faces Fury
Power Lines hosts Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino analyze the disastrous ratings of the overhauled 60 Minutes season premiere, which saw a 21% viewership drop under new boss Barry Weiss.
New Yorker Editor David Remnick Unleashes on Trump Over Press Attacks
David Remnick and Julie Pace discuss the Trump administration's unprecedented attacks on the free press, including lawsuits over renaming the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario.
Nicolle Wallace Opens Up About Being Vilified By MAGA: ‘They’re Spreading Lies’
Nicole Wallace discusses the transformation of conservative media into a propaganda arm for Donald Trump, noting that figures like Sean Hannity and…
Andrew Ross Sorkin Gets Honest About Covering Tech Billionaires
Andrew Ross Sorkin discusses the intersection of prediction markets and journalism, arguing that while trading raises ethical concerns, the data is increasingly newsworthy.
Brian Williams Sharply Criticizes Media’s Trump Coverage: “Are You Kidding ME?!”
Brian Williams and Jon Passantino discuss the decline of traditional evening news, the impact of AI on truth, and the rise of the creator economy.
Former CBS News Chief Reveals Serious Concerns About Direction of '60 Minutes'
Wendy Dickey discusses the unprecedented FCC pressure on local TV licenses, praising Disney's legal stand against political retaliation while criticizing other broadcasters for their silence.
Don Lemon and Mehdi Hasan Get Candid About Corporate Media
Oliver Darcy and Don Lemon discuss the trade-offs of leaving legacy media to launch independent outlets, highlighting the freedom to innovate and cover sensitive topics without corporate censorship.
Kara Swisher Dishes On Threat to Leave CNN, Rips Journalists Still Using X, and Unloads on Jeff Bezos
Kara Swisher joins Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino for a special Power Lines episode recorded at the Status Summit.
Fox’s Bartiromo Firing; Bari’s El-Sayed Backlash; Milo's MAGA Wake Up Call
Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino discuss Maria Bartiromo’s firing from Fox News, attributing it to her role in costly election conspiracy lawsuits.
Bari Chases Cuomo, The WaPo’s Attiah Defeat, The NYT’s Kalshi Gamble
Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino discuss CBS News president Barry Weiss’s unlikely pursuit of Chris Cuomo, hindered by his NewsNation contract and ongoing CNN lawsuit.
CNN’s Scott Jennings Conflict, '60’ Correspondent’s Candid Comments, Disney's War With The FCC
Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino discuss Scott Jennings’ conflict of interest as he auditions for White House Press Secretary while appearing on CNN.
Ellison’s CNN Board Game; Karoline Leavitt’s Real Legacy; Luxury Hotel Breaks Silence on Critic
Power Lines discusses Paramount’s proposal for a CNN editorial oversight board amid the stalled Warner Bros.