In 2025, the scrappy start-up Breaker’s reporting continued to set the news agenda – but don’t just take our word for it. Here’s a selection of articles from our competitors crediting Breaker:
We first reported in October on a dinner between Donald Trump, Rupert Murdoch and top News Corp editors despite Trumps $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC gave Breaker full credit.
“Breaker Media on Tuesday night reported that Trump hosted his fellow billionaire Murdoch and company at the White House last Thursday.”
In September, we were the first to break the news that Puck was set to acquire Air Mail. The New York Times quickly confirmed our reporting.
Axios also backed our reporting on the sale of Air Mail to Puck when they published their same-day account of the sale.
“On Thursday, Breaker reported the parties had entered an agreement.”
When Breaker reported on a number of high-profile staffers fleeing The Free Press, The Guardian took notice.
“In May, the media newsletter Breaker reported that the Free Press had seen a number of notable departures amid its rapid expansion and that staff had been skeptical of Weiss’s “chaotic” management style.”
While staking out the RedBird Capital AGM, we couldn’t help but spot Bari Weiss’ six-pack of beefy bodyguards; turns out the New York Post had their eyes glued as well.
“Weiss was photographed by Breaker News as she was surrounded by a protective detail that formed a “ring” around the new CBS News boss — including one bodyguard who was described as having “chiseled looks” and a “buff physique” reminiscent of Hollywood hunk Hugh Jackman.”
It was a big scoop when Breaker spoke with Hunter Biden about Jake Tapper. We asked if it was true that Tapper called him, wanting an exclusive as his brother Beau lay dying of brain cancer? The New York Times followed up on the yarn.
“Even Hunter Biden, the former president’s son, got in the mix. He went on the record this week with Breaker Media, a media newsletter, to say he had been “furious” with Mr. Tapper over past reporting.”
When Breaker revealed that Politico used some questionable tactics to lure Donald Trump in for an interview, some staffers weren’t happy. It’s a point that was echoed by CNN’s Brian Stelter.
“Several Politico journalists told Breaker's Lachlan Cartwright that "they felt uncomfortable about how the outlet landed the interview, making comparisons to how FIFA awarded Trump their 'inaugural peace prize' at last week's World Cup draw."
The Breaker Pod came roaring back in September with Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough, revealing details about his relationship with Donald Trump.
“Joe Scarborough revealed that he continues to speak with the man he has publicly excoriated, President Donald Trump, in a conversation with Breaker editor Lachlan Cartwright.”
“Lachlan Cartwright, the mischievous media reporter behind Breaker Media, has been a thorn in both parties’ sides throughout the deal. Cartwright was the first to report that Puck had entered into an exclusive agreement to buy Air Mail, far in advance of the planned announcement.”
“Although he has certainly been a thorn in the side of media giants, the establishment seems to be willing to play Cartwright’s game. Mega-editors like Daily Beast founder Tina Brown, former Hollywood Reporter co-president Janice Min and the New Yorker’s David Remnick have appeared on the Breaker podcast.”
Breaker on The Press Box with Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker.
Breaker on The Ankler Agenda with Elaine Low, Sean McNulty, and Natalie Jarvey.
Breaker on Channels with Peter Kafka.
Breaker on The Rebooting with Brian Morrissey and Sara Fischer.