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The Dokoupil Doctrine

The incoming “CBS Evening News” anchor’s public mission statement decrying “academics and elites” offers the clearest sign yet of where the network is headed under its new leadership.

Hollywood’s Labor Pains

Jan 2, 2026

26 Questions for 2026

Jan 1, 2026

Hollywood’s International Divide

Dec 29, 2025

CBS’ New Year Reset

Dec 28, 2025

Status Check: The Winners and Losers of 2025

Dec 23, 2025

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Below the Fold

Bari’ing The News

The decision to spike a ready-to-air “60 Minutes” segment has frayed trust at CBS News and renewed fears of interference by Paramount management amid its WBD bid.

CNN’s Digital Headwinds

Under Mark Thompson, CNN has laid out a sweeping plan to expand into lifestyle-focused digital products, though many of those efforts, including a weather app, remain works in progress.

The War Over the Future of MAGA

At Turning Point’s annual gathering, MAGA Media’s top stars tore into each other, revealing a high-stakes battle over power, influence, and the future of Trump’s followers.

Behind Broadcast's Oscars Breakup

The Oscars are leaving ABC for YouTube as broadcast audiences shrink and streaming grows, exposing the gap between Hollywood’s future and Trump’s nostalgic view of TV.

Kelly’s Problematic Pitch

As Megyn Kelly attempts to play MAGA peacemaker, an ethically dubious endorsement exposes her ad standards, as well as those of her Fox-owned production company.

Weiss’ Wake-Up Call

As her first major CBS News town hall draws underwhelming ratings, Bari Weiss gets a public crash course in the metrics of television success. Now, Status has learned she’s delayed a planned address to staffers about the network’s future.

Carr’s Collision Course

FCC Chair Brendan Carr will be on Capitol Hill for rare Congressional testimony on Wednesday—a hearing in which fellow commissioner Anna Gomez will sharply criticize the agency under his watch, Status has learned.

Nexstar’s Pavlich Play

Fox News executives assumed Katie Pavlich would renew her contributor contract, but its smaller rival—with business before Donald Trump’s FCC—spoiled their plans during negotiations, Status has learned.

Axios’ Future: Why It Matters

Three years after selling to Cox, incentives for Axios’ co-founders have vested, opening the door to a possible exit—a scenario Cox execs have begun informally planning for, Status has learned.