# SPECIAL EPISODE: Jim Acosta on Trump’s Growing Influence Over the Media

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Podcast: [Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino](https://stenobird.com/podcast/power-lines-with-oliver-darcy-and-jon-passantino-7401219)
Published: 2026-04-01T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week, Jim Acosta joins Oliver and Jon for a special bonus edition of Power Lines! Fresh off congressional testimony, Acosta breaks down Trump’s growing influence over the press, media consolidation, CNN and CBS, and the rise of independent media. They also explore how news organizations are responding to political pressure, why audiences are shifting away from traditional outlets, and what this moment means for the future of the media industry. Big thanks to Jim. Follow his work on YouTube, and if you’re new here, subscribe to this channel for more Power Lines. Also sign up for our daily newsletter at status.news for essential coverage of the media industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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