Condé Murmurs, Iowa Intrigue, Ron’s Vanishing Act

Happy Friday and welcome back to The Daily Courant, your afternoon dispatch of the latest news from Puck.

Today, we lead with Tara Palmeri’s provocative consideration of Ron DeSantis’s dwindling political capital, and whether his ascendant wife Casey has the brighter future in Florida politics and beyond.

Plus, below the fold: Matt Belloni scoops the breakup of the decade between Justin Bieber and his longtime manager Scooter Braun. Lauren Sherman answers burning reader questions surrounding Goop, Richemont, the Wintour succession drama and more. Jonathan Handel reveals the source of the great streaming content purge. And on The Powers That Be, Peter Hamby and Abby Livingston consider the evolving Iowa scenarios, while Ben Landy and Lauren dig into fashion’s biggest deal of the year.

TARA PALMERI

As Ron DeSantis’s national campaign sags, the term-limited governor’s next political steps are under increased scrutiny. In Tallahassee, some are already considering the possibility of a third term—with Casey as governor.

MATTHEW BELLONI

Neither side is confirming a split, but they’re headed separate ways and their lawyers are involved. Plus news on Iger’s latest headache, ‘Wheel of Fortune’ drama, Tyler Perry’s BET bid, and more.

LAUREN SHERMAN

Herewith, Line Sheet’s first reader mailbag.

JONATHAN HANDEL

When a service like Disney+ or Max de-platforms a made-for-streaming series, how much does it save in residuals for union talent? The answer is more than just a hypothetical as the cutbacks continue.