01 · Status
Couric's Media Report Card
Katie Couric graded the broadcast networks a D on handling administration pressure and called the 60 Minutes reporting a total embarrassment.
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AdTech and media
02 · Puck
Ross Douthat's Exit Exposes a Crack at the Times
Dylan Byers argues the Times' video pivot is training star columnists like Ross Douthat, who left after 17 years, for careers on other platforms.
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Politics and government AdTech and media
Press freedom
03 · Puck
Life in WarnerMount Purgatory
Further reading from the day's section on media ownership and consolidation.
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AdTech and media
04 · NYT Opinion
Ross Douthat's final column
Douthat's exit essay called Trump's second term corrupt, bullying and destabilizing, then argued the president has little real power.
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Politics and government
05 · Bloomberg
Paramount Will Put 30-Film Pledge in Writing to Theater Chains
Paramount will commit in writing to 30 theatrical releases a year for three years after WarnerMount, with 45-day theatrical exclusivity.
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Business and tech

06 · Deadline
"The Odyssey" becomes Nolan's highest-grossing film ever
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's section on media ownership and consolidation.
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07 · Vetted Sports
LIV Golf Raises New Private Equity Funding
Why it matters
LIV Golf named a new lead private equity investor to replace Saudi Arabia's PIF, with terms, identity and closing timeline undisclosed.
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08 · MLS
Larry Berg Named Next MLS Commissioner
Why it matters
MLS owners named LAFC co-owner and former Apollo partner Larry Berg commissioner, succeeding Don Garber on January 1, 2027.
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09 · SBC Americas
Genius Sports strikes deals with Kalshi and Polymarket
Why it matters
Genius Sports struck data partnerships with both Polymarket and Kalshi.
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10 · Reuters
Former chip executives launch athlete discovery platform
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's section on private capital flowing into sports.
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11 · Axios
Charlotte investor Axum acquires Wembanyama-backed BARCODE
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's section on private capital flowing into sports.
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12 · Puck
Vuori and the Art of Not Being Cool
Why it matters
Malique Morris on why Vuori founder Joe Kudla keeps resisting an IPO, and whether he is missing his window.
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13 · Reuters
Taylor Swift songs removed from White House and Trump campaign posts
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's reading list.
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14 · ESPN
Churchill Downs and NYRA unveil six-race Thoroughbred Championship Series for 2027
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's reading list.
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15 · Alaska Beacon
Cruise ship helps stranded skiff as Zuckerberg yacht stands by
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's reading list.
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