JD Vance Revealed as Politico Source, Elon Could Own Part of CNN, and Bari Honors Thiel
Summary
Status reveals that J.D. Vance was the anonymous source behind a story the White House cited to justify banning Politico, exposing hypocrisy in the administration's press crackdown. The episode also covers Paramount's acquisition of CNN, highlighting staff anxiety over editorial independence and the influence of new investors like the Ellisons, Gulf states, and potentially Elon Musk. Finally, the hosts discuss Axel Springer's controversial decision to honor anti-press activist Peter Thiel, which sparked internal pushback from Politico and Business Insider employees.
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