Oliver Darcy
Oliver Darcy is a senior media reporter for CNN, covering the intersection of media, politics and technology. Latest Oliver Darcy is CNN's senior media reporter. He is the author of the acclaimed “Reliable Sources” newsletter and reports for CNN across both television and digital platforms. Darcy's reporting focuses on issues related to the news media, technology platforms, the entertainment industry and more. Darcy's nightly newsletter, which is widely read by top industry professionals, examines the information economy with hard-hitting reporting and uncompromising analysis. Darcy regularly breaks stories on his beat, and is one of the leading national reporters covering media. In 2022, Mediaite named Darcy as one of the most influential journalists in the news industry. In 2017, Darcy was awarded the prestigious SABEW award for media reporting. Prior to joining CNN, Darcy was the politics editor for Business Insider where he covered the 2016 presidential election and oversaw a team of reporters. He was previously deputy managing editor of TheBlaze. A first-generation Persian-American, Darcy was born in Washington State. He graduated with a degree in political science from the University of California, Merced. Darcy currently resides in New York City.
Biography:
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/oliver-darcy
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
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- Darcy's reporting focuses on issues related to the news media, technology platforms, the entertainment industry and more.
- He regularly breaks stories on his beat and is one of the leading national reporters covering media.
- Oliver Darcy is a senior media reporter for CNN, covering the intersection of media, politics and technology.
Conflicts of Interest
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Contradictions
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- There are several instances where contradictions are mentioned in the articles, such as conflicting statements made by individuals or differing accounts of events.
Deceptions
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- There are instances where deceptive practices are mentioned in the articles, such as misleading statements or actions by individuals or organizations.
Recent Articles
Renowned Journalist Lou Dobbs Passes Away at 78: Survived by Wife and Four Children
Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024Renowned journalist and conservative commentator Lou Dobbs passed away at age 78 on July 18, 2024. Born in Idaho, he attended Harvard and gained recognition for covering significant events like the stock market crash of '87 with awards including a Peabody and Emmy. Known for supporting conservative politics and Trump during his presidency, Dobbs' Fox Business Network show was canceled after defamation lawsuit over 2020 election comments. Survived by wife Debi and four children, leaving behind a legacy as a patriot in journalism. 
British Journalist Robert Winnett Backs Out of Editor Position at The Washington Post Amid Ethical Concerns
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024British journalist Robert Winnett withdraws from editor position at The Washington Post due to ethical concerns over past reporting methods. The Post is now searching for a new editor following unexpected resignation of executive editor Sally Buzbee. Alex Jones on Brink of Losing Infowars Amidst $1.5 Billion Sandy Hook Lawsuit Debt
Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024Alex Jones faces bankruptcy and potential liquidation of Infowars due to a $1.5 billion lawsuit for falsely claiming the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax. The outcome, set for decision on Friday in Houston's Bankruptcy Court, could impact media handling of conspiracy theories. 
Paramount Global's Merger Talks with Skydance End: What's Next for the Media Giant?
Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024Paramount Global's merger talks with Skydance Media have unexpectedly ended, leaving industry insiders questioning the media giant's future moves. Controlling shareholder Shari Redstone called off negotiations, halting plans for a merger between the two companies. Paramount faces challenges in its streaming business and declining cable-TV customer base while aiming to reduce debt and transform its strategy under new leadership. 
Alex Jones Agrees to Liquidate Assets, Including Infowars Stake, to Pay $1.5 Billion in Sandy Hook Damages
Broke On: Wednesday, 07 June 2023Alex Jones, right-wing conspiracy theorist, has agreed to liquidate his personal assets worth over $1.5 billion, including his stake in Infowars, to pay damages to Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims' families. This follows years of defamation lawsuits against him for spreading false claims about the 2012 massacre being a hoax. 
House Republicans Reject Greene's Attempt to Remove Speaker Johnson: Unity Prevails Amidst Far-Right Challenges
Broke On: Thursday, 09 May 2024In a surprising turn of events, the US House of Representatives rejected an attempt by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy's successor, Mike Johnson (R-La.), from his leadership role. The vote came after Johnson made compromises with Democrats on a $95bn bill for security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Despite opposition from some far-right Republicans like Greene, most GOP members voted against the removal effort. Democrats led by Representative Hakeem Jeffries had promised to keep Johnson in his seat. Greene's actions sparked concerns about party unity and potential disciplinary action against her. 
ABC News President Kim Godwin Announces Retirement Amidst Reports of Mismanagement and Low Morale
Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024ABC News President Kim Godwin announces retirement amid reports of mismanagement and low morale, marking the end of her tenure as the first Black woman to lead a national broadcast network news operation. 
Paramount Global's CEO Bob Bakish Departs Amidst Negotiations to Sell Controlling Stake to Skydance Media
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024Paramount Global, led by CEO Bob Bakish, is in negotiations to sell its controlling stake to Skydance Media. Bakish's departure follows reported tensions with Shari Redstone and the financial strain of the media industry. Paramount Global's assets include Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Showtime, and the Paramount streaming network. Bakish will be replaced by an 'Office of the CEO' consortium while Redstone expresses confidence in George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy, and Brian Robbins. Paramount reported a 5% revenue increase to $7.69bn in Q1 with narrowed operating losses. 
David Pecker's Role in Protecting Trump: Tabloid Publisher Testifies About 'Catch and Kill' Strategy
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified in 2016 about using the tabloid's 'catch and kill' strategy to protect Donald Trump, intercept negative stories, and publish positive ones instead. Pecker admitted to buying a false story about Trump fathering an illegitimate child for $30,000 and paid $130,000 to bury Karen McDougal's affair allegations. The tabloid smeared Trump's Republican rivals at Cohen's direction while keeping their relationship secret. 
NPR Senior Editor Resigns Amidst Controversy Over Alleged Liberal Bias: A Commitment to Diversity or a Loss of Objectivity?
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024NPR senior editor Uri Berliner resigns amidst controversy over allegations of liberal bias within the organization. In his essay, Berliner accused NPR of failing to cover controversial stories fairly and losing commitment to viewpoint diversity. The controversy sparked a heated debate and attracted attention from conservative media outlets and politicians.