In the inaugural episode of "Power Lines," Oliver and Jon break down:

Elon's X Factor: Get the inside story on the sudden departure of CEO Linda Yaccarino from X. What led to this "blow-up" with Elon Musk, and what are the long-term implications for the social media giant and its advertisers? We analyze the true power dynamics at play.

Trump's Late Night Target? With David Ellison's acquisition of Paramount, speculation is rampant. Is Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart's future at CBS in jeopardy? We investigate whether Donald Trump's influence could lead to a seismic shift in late-night television.

F1 Movie: Box Office Hit or Flop? The highly anticipated F1 film starring Brad Pitt hit theaters. Was it a roaring success, or did it stall at the box office? Oliver has strong thoughts, and he’s ready to defend them.

Superman's Box Office Fate: The Man of Steel returns! We make our bold predictions for the box office success of "Superman"

Power Lines is presented by Status, and hosted by Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino. The show is produced by Matt Hevia and Antonio Enriquez, in association with The Arena Studios. Please like, share, and subscribe to Power Lines on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen — and watch full episodes and clips on our YouTube page at Status.

Power Lines is the official podcast of Status, where veteran journalists Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino break down their exclusive reporting and deliver sharp, uncompromising analysis on how information moves and shapes society. From the Fourth Estate to Silicon Valley to Hollywood, they scrutinize the powerful institutions driving narratives, shaping perception, and steering the culture. New episodes drop every Friday.