Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino

Oliver Darcy, Jon Passantino

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Booking Overview

A weekly media-news analysis and interview show focused on journalism, technology platforms, entertainment, and the institutions shaping public narratives, with mostly host-led episodes and occasional high-profile external interviews. Credible pitches include senior media executives, prominent journalists, public officials, antitrust and media-law experts, and leaders from major technology or entertainment companies; booking is likely high difficulty because the clearest guest example is a prominent state attorney general discussing a major media merger.

Metrics

Episodes: 57

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 106.0k subscribers

Instagram: 5.8k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Oliver Darcy - Veteran journalist covering media, journalism, technology, and the institutions that shape public narratives.

Jon Passantino - Veteran journalist covering media organizations, journalism, technology, and the forces influencing public discourse.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior public officials, leading journalists, executives from major media or technology organizations, and recognized experts in antitrust, media law, or the news business.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a major media, technology, or entertainment organization, High-profile public office or legal action, Significant journalism or media-industry authority

Recent Guest Discussions

Rob Bonta - The Antitrust Lawsuit Challenging The Paramount-warner Bros. Discovery Merger, Potential Remedies, And Implications For The Media Landscape, CNN, And CBS News.

Recent Topics

Journalism, Technology, Politics, Mental Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino
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Bari’s ‘60 Minutes’ Hires; Fox’s Fauci Focus; Hunter Biden’s Fuentes Chat

July 31, 2026

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:  Bari Weiss and new executive producer Nick Bilton are reshaping “60 Minutes,” announcing a slate of new correspondents and contributors that includes Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, and Trevor Phillips. Oliver and Jon break down how staffers reacted and whether the show can produce enough stories...

Our Exclusive Sit-Down with CA AG Rob Bonta on the Lawsuit Threatening the Paramount-Warner Merger

July 17, 2026

On today’s episode:  California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins the show for an exclusive interview after filing a lawsuit to block David Ellison’s $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Bonta explains why he believes the deal violates antitrust law, the danger it poses to the media landscape, and addresses the elephant in the room: what happens to CNN and CBS News? After the interview, Jon and Oliver unpack Bonta’s comments, including what he said about a potential CNN...

Crisis at “60 Minutes,” The Future of CNN, Tucker vs. Hannity, And Your Biggest Media Questions

July 10, 2026

On today’s episode: Jon and Oliver answer your biggest media questions, including whether David Ellison's looming takeover of CNN should worry journalists, who really holds more sway on the American right today, and whether legacy news brands can survive the digital era. Plus, the future of NBC News, Business Insider, the network evening newscast, and much more. 0:00 Intro 2:20 Has “60 Minutes” Stabilized? 7:40 Has Bari Weiss Made “CBS News” More Digital-Friendly? 11:03 Is There A Future f...

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