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Ellison’s Late-Night Limbo

As the Ellisons prepare to take over Paramount, the future of Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, and CBS’ appetite for political comedy hangs in the balance.

Ghosting ‘GMA3’

Jul 8, 2025

Peeling Back The Onion

Jul 7, 2025

MSNBC’s Prime Time Pinch

Jul 4, 2025

‘60’s’ Hardest Hour

Jul 3, 2025

The Cruelty Show

Jul 2, 2025

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‘60 Minutes’ Draws the Line

In a previously unreported move, the "60 Minutes" correspondents sent a blunt message to Paramount brass about settling Donald Trump's lawsuit—a plea that hangs over the company as a settlement heads for the finish line.

The Tehran Dispatch

CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab explained how his team gained access to Iran in the days after U.S. strikes—and what it was like reporting amid government surveillance and uncertainty.

Gavin Takes Off the Gloves

Gavin Newsom spent months cozying up to MAGA Media—now he’s suing Fox News for $787 million, signaling a sharp break from his flirtation with the far right.

The '60 Minutes' Missive

The correspondents of "60 Minutes" are rallying around Tanya Simon as their next executive producer and making it clear to their bosses at Paramount that she’s their choice—whether they listen remains to be seen.

The June Gloom in L.A.

Los Angeles Times staffers were hit with fresh buyout offers this week, fueling fears of deeper cuts—all while management begins enforcing a still-unsettled return-to-office mandate with a heavy hand.

A Word to the Weiss

David Ellison has quietly courted Bari Weiss for a possible role at CBS News—a move that hints at how he may steer the network if his merger goes through.

The 30 Rock Divorce

NBCU News Group’s slow-motion divorce is giving way to a tense, awkward dynamic in the workplace—and also turning into a messy tug-of-war for executives and talent.

The Fractured Faithful

Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran have poured fuel on an already raging MAGA Media feud, forcing its stars to choose between a hawkish foreign policy and isolationist ideals.

The Substack Stampede

As more big name journalists flee established newsrooms in search of freedom and subscription dollars on Substack, they’re discovering that independence comes with hustle and no promise of success.