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Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino

Bari Weiss’ CBS News ‘Train Wreck;’ Disney Boss Faces Trump Test; Don Jr. the Next ‘Apprentice’?

Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino · May 1, 2026 · 51:45

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Power Lines is the official podcast of Status, where veteran journalists Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino deliver sharp media industry analysis every Friday.

On today’s episode:

CBS News is facing mounting turmoil as new ratings data shows “CBS Evening News” and “CBS Mornings” hitting historic lows under Bari Weiss’ leadership, Meanwhile, Weiss has ousted the network’s foreign editor after comparing the network's coverage to a terrorist group. Then, Donald Trump is demanding ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel, but Disney is finding unlikely support from MAGA. Plus, Amazon is discussing a reboot of “The Apprentice” with Donald Trump Jr. as host—what Jeff Bezos is really trying to accomplish.

0:00 Intro
1:47 CBS News Hits Historic Low Ratings Under Bari Weiss
12:17 Weiss Ousts Foreign Editor Over Terror Group Comparison
21:20 Trump Demands ABC Fire Jimmy Kimmel, MAGA Sides With Disney 33:19 Amazon Talks "The Apprentice" Reboot With Don Jr.
42:09 Open Lines: Oliver and Jon Answer Your Questions

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Episodes: Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino

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