Eriq Gardner • March 14, 2022

The Atlantic’s Most Peculiar Lawsuit

Ruth Shalit Barrett’s lawsuit against the august magazine’s parent company, and its own recently-filed motion to dismiss, address many complex issues about her past as a plagiarist. Naturally, perhaps, it also comes down to narrative framing.

Dylan Byers • March 11, 2022

Zaz’s New Order & BriWi’s Next Move?

The new king of cable media is preparing to restructure his org chart upon the consummation of the Warner Bros.-Discovery merger. Meanwhile, at Chris Licht’s CNN, a new game of thrones begins.

Dylan Byers • March 10, 2022

Is MSNBC on Autopilot?

CNN’s remarkable coverage of Ukraine has evidenced its sizable advantage over its nearest rival, MSNBC, begging the two-fold question: who is in charge over there and what are they doing, exactly?

Brian Morrissey • March 9, 2022

Taylor Lorenz and the Race to the Middle

A recent Twitter feud between high-profile journalists evidenced a new shift in digital media. Sure, personal brands matter, and so do institutions, but the future of the industry will be all about repopulating the space between them.

Eriq Gardner • March 8, 2022

MLB Players Ponder the Emergency Option

As the stalemate between owners and players drags on, a once-unthinkable legal maneuver is now on the table.

Dylan Byers • March 4, 2022

Zaz Comes to CNN

The atrocities in Ukraine have washed away much of CNN’s angst and sanctimony about the Zucker defenestration. Meanwhile, Zaz has encouraged a victory lap from “The Trio,” who have led the network in the interim. And as the European quagmire expands, many are still wondering what Chris Cuomo is fighting for.

Dylan Byers • March 2, 2022

Ben & Justin’s First Big Hire

The Smiths’ forthcoming global media venture is beginning to coalesce as Ben and Justin close in on their first tranche of funding and poach their first high-profile executive. Plus, some new investor dish.

Dylan Byers • March 2, 2022

The Licht Regime Begins at CNN

Chris Licht may share Jeff Zucker’s super-producer past, but his reign over CNN is likely to be quite a bit different—though not in the ways you might assume.

Brian Morrissey • March 2, 2022

How Digital Media Killed the Radio Star

A profound remaking of the digital publishing landscape is underway as individual creators replace institutions.

Eriq Gardner • February 27, 2022

Mr. Antitrust Predicts the Future of Streaming

Makan Delrahim, who led the D.O.J.’s antitrust division during the Trump administration, is back in the private sector, teaching at Penn and advising private equity firms. Here, in a long and honest conversation, he helps chart the future of media—at least from the legal perspective.

Dylan Byers • February 26, 2022

Jeff Zucker’s Successor Is…Chris Licht

According to people who have spoken with Zaslav, the former wunderkind producer Jeff Zucker will be succeeded by another former wunderkind, Chris Licht. Welcome to the new CNN.

Dylan Byers • February 25, 2022

Succession Watch: NYT and CNN Edition

A coronation appears cemented at The Times. Meanwhile, a new detail emerges in the race to hire Jeff Zucker’s replacement.

Dylan Byers • February 23, 2022

Is Jen Psaki the Next Rachel Maddow?

Biden’s spokesperson, who plans to leave the White House this year, is being feverishly courted by CNN and MSNBC, among others. And Psaki has ambitions to become a marquee star. Is she the next Maddow or Anderson?

Eriq Gardner • February 21, 2022

Allison Gollust’s New Legal Edge

The potential new law that could help the recently departed CNN C.M.O., plus updates on WarnerMedia’s other legal headache, Bill Cosby’s future, and the MLB’s nightmare spring.

Dylan Byers • February 18, 2022

Jeff & Allison Ponder Their Next Moves

The most-watched couple in media are generating tabloid-level attention as they calculate their next professional steps.