Dylan Byers
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Leave It to Tapper
The temporary nature of Tapper’s move to 9 p.m. masks the careful machinations behind the announcement: Licht wants Tapper to be the permanent host of the 9 p.m. hour, and the face of his CNN. → Read More
When Life Gives You Lemon…
CNN’s new morning show concept, led by Don Lemon with Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins, is a “mass appeal play” aligned with Chris Licht’s less-partisan strategy (while conveniently nudging Brianna Keilar off center stage). It also evidences the hard new reality for linear media: In a post-Maddow, post-Cuomo world, it’s no longer all about primetime. → Read More
An Alleged Affair to Remember
A close reading of the media melee over what did and didn’t happen between Sergey Brin, Elon Musk, and Nicole Shanahan reveals the second order consequences, near and far term. → Read More
The Media Braces for Its Second Trump Marriage
As the 2022 midterm cycle metamorphosizes into the 2024 presidential cycle at light speed, the media industry is bracing for the reality that it’ll be stuck covering Donald Trump again, for better or worse. Dylan Byers and Peter Hamby discuss how it will be different this time. → Read More
Zaz & His Ax Man
Speculation inside Warner Bros. Discovery points to fresh “synergies” coming for HBO Max’s unscripted team. Plus other notes and news on Chris Licht’s town hall and Joe Kahn’s grand plans. → Read More
Inside CNN, Lichtxiety Runs Amok
Facing a mandate to turn down the volume, CNN’s most vocal anchors are anxiously navigating the reality that the same chest-thumping fulminations that drove ratings under Jeff Zucker may be a liability for his successor. → Read More
The Washington Post’s Twitter Fragility
A recent and bizarrely evolving Twitter scandal has placed D.C.’s leading media institution in the middle of the political, or at least office politics, conversation. → Read More
Ben and Justin Prepare to Announce Their Next Announcement
Media’s most anticipated start-up is gunning for a Q4 launch, and the money bag is in sight. Semafor’s initial plans are coming into view—and they’ll start in Washington. → Read More
Politico’s New Administration Is Taking Office
Fifteen years after it broke onto the scene, Politico seems intent on entering its own Washington sinecure. Will its new newsroom leader facilitate the anti-disruption disruption? → Read More
The Real Jeff Shell-Keith Olbermann Saga
Behind the scenes, Olbermann has been privately jonesing to rejoin MSNBC for years, reaching out directly to Jeff Shell repeatedly, evidencing how bizarre things have gotten at the soon-to-be former House of Maddow. → Read More
Jeff Zucker’s Successor Is… Chris Licht
According to people who have spoken with Zaslav, Zucker will be succeeded by another former wunderkind, Chris Licht. Welcome to the new CNN. → Read More
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. → Read More
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? → Read More
Inside the CNN Newsroom’s Clash with Jason Kilar
Fear, anger, profound loyalty to Jeff Zucker and full-blown resentment for Jason Kilar dominated a confidential meeting in CNN’s D.C. newsroom. → Read More
The Times & The Athletic Are Getting Hot and Heavy
The Athletic has now entered into exclusive talks with The New York Times about a sale. Here’s the logic. → Read More
Facebook Faces the Media’s Existential Crisis
Despite coverage suggesting the contrary, Frances Haugen is far from Facebook's worst nightmare. She might even be the company’s ideal whistleblower. → Read More
Mark Zuckerberg: Security on Facebook is 'never-ending battle'
In recent weeks, Facebook has made changes to the platform and its policies regarding access to user data and transparency. → Read More
Mark Zuckerberg: Security on Facebook is 'never-ending battle'
In recent weeks, Facebook has made changes to the platform and its policies regarding access to user data and transparency. → Read More
Mark Zuckerberg: Security on Facebook is 'never-ending battle'
In recent weeks, Facebook has made changes to the platform and its policies regarding access to user data and transparency. → Read More
Mark Zuckerberg: Security on Facebook is 'never-ending battle'
In recent weeks, Facebook has made changes to the platform and its policies regarding access to user data and transparency. → Read More