EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 1H 7M
Olivia Nuzzi Scandal Rocks Vanity Fair, Trump’s Disturbing MBS Defense, and Fox News’ Epstein Spin
from Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino · host Status
Former star political reporter Olivia Nuzzi is back in the spotlight after her ex-fiancé, Ryan Lizza, alleged that she had a second romantic relationship with a subject she was reporting on. Oliver and Jon are joined by Status’ own Natalie Korach to break down the ethical fallout and how her new employer Condé Nast is responding. Then: Donald Trump attacks an ABC News reporter while defending his “friend,” Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during an Oval Office appearance. Saudi money and influence seem to be everywhere right now, evidenced by the long list of attendees at the MBS state dinner. Among them was David Ellison, who has spoken to Middle Eastern funds as he makes a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Oliver and Jon dig into the speculation and outline the grim reality facing CNN, no matter who ultimately ends up in charge of WBD. Plus: Ben Shapiro’s Golden Globes hypocrisy, and Fox News’ embarrassing attempt to spin the Epstein files into a non-story—or at least a story that somehow has nothing to do with Donald Trump. We’ll see you next week. Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, who powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [STATUS] at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Former star political reporter Olivia Nuzzi is back in the spotlight after her ex-fiancé, Ryan Lizza, alleged that she had a second romantic relationship with a subject she was reporting on. Oliver and Jon are joined by Status’ own Natalie Korach to break down the ethical fallout and how her new employer Condé Nast is responding. Then: Donald Trump attacks an ABC News reporter while defending his “friend,” Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during an Oval Office appearance. Saudi money and influence seem to be everywhere right now, evidenced by the long list of attendees at the MBS state dinner. Among them was David Ellison, who has spoken to Middle Eastern funds as he makes a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Oliver and Jon dig into the speculation and outline the grim reality facing CNN, no matter who ultimately ends up in charge of WBD. Plus: Ben Shapiro’s Golden Globes hypocrisy, and Fox News’ embarrassing attempt to spin the Epstein files into a non-story—or at least a story that somehow has nothing to do with Donald Trump. We’ll see you next week. Thanks to our sponsor, beehiiv, who powers the Status newsletter! If you have a newsletter with over 100k subscribers, schedule your free growth consultation today. Or, use code STATUS30 for 30% off: https://www.beehiiv.com/status Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [STATUS] at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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