Embattled CBS leader Bari Weiss downplays concerns about weak 60 Minutes ratings CBS News editor-in-chief sidesteps viewership concerns and says flagship show doing ‘tremendously well’ The Guardian - US · Oct 28
Former 60 Minutes anchor Scott Pelley says Bari Weiss-run CBS News ordered him to ‘put the thumb on the scale’ for Trump Ex-veteran 60 Minutes correspondent unleashed on his former employer at a panel about corporate power in journalism The Independent UK · Oct 28
CBS insiders say staff want to see reporter fired for political post ripping Michigan Democrat ‘Bari doesn’t think she did anything wrong’ one insider said The Independent UK · Oct 22
Bari Weiss' MAGA CBS pivot is failing Ratings and journalistic credibility are suffering amid reports of editorial meddling Salon · Oct 20
Bari Weiss tasks CBS journalists with finding links between El-Sayed and Muslim Brotherhood. Staffers complain her ideas come from social media The push to link Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to the Muslim Brotherhood has become a major focus for CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss, Semafor reports. This effort has sparked internal friction as staffers claim the network is chasing theories that often originate from social media influencers or opposition… We Got This Covered · Oct 20
CBS reporter scrambles to take down partisan post over ‘Muslim Brotherhood’ response Before she deleted the post, Crawford’s comments about socialist-leaning Abdul El-Sayed drew sharp criticism from social media users and media watchdogs The Independent UK · Oct 19
CBS reporter apologizes and deletes post praising Abdul El-Sayed heckler Jan Crawford had praised man who asked Democratic candidate whether he would disavow Muslim Brotherhood The Guardian - US · Oct 18
CBS News’ Bari Weiss clashes with another veteran reporter over Israeli piece: report IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 13
60 Minutes star reporter nearly quit after Bari Weiss inserted herself into piece on Israeli settler violence: report An ‘aggressive back-and-forth’ began after editors suggested holding the story, according to the report The Independent UK · Oct 13
Donald Trump calls new CNN owner David Ellison a ‘big supporter’ and friend. But Ellison says he supports the network’s lawsuit against Trump He promises not to interfere in the network’s editorial independence. We Got This Covered · Oct 7
Goodbye Warner, hello Skydance: how will the major merger really impact Hollywood? After a windier road than expected, Paramount and Warners are now one, under the banner of Skydance, and the film industry is set for a shake-up The Guardian - US · Oct 7
David Ellison denies he has ‘politicized’ Skydance despite close Trump links Ellison admits ‘good relationship’ with administration in remarks to reporters about newly merged media company The Guardian - US · Oct 7
What Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover means for streaming, movies and news Bugs Bunny, meet SpongeBob Squarepants, and so much more The Independent UK · Oct 6
CBS News chief Bari Weiss ‘doesn’t listen to anyone,’ insider reveals as ratings plummet CBS News has been struggling to bring in viewers for its flagship programs The Independent UK · Oct 6
The Guardian - US · Oct 5 Mark Thompson will remain chief executive at CNN after Paramount sale Decision by Paramount Skydance executive David Ellison was relief to employees who feared overhaul – and possibility of Bari Weiss taking over
The Independent UK · Oct 1 Bari Weiss will not have a role at CNN — for now: report The Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger will bring together two very different newsroom cultures with CNN and CBS News
The Independent UK · Sep 26 Fired 60 Minutes managing editor gives his blunt assessment of new season under Bari Weiss Guy Campanile questioned segments on the Iran war and Patrick Clancy
The Independent UK · Sep 25 CBS’s Trump push ramps up as it airs taxpayer-funded ‘campaign’ ad The network’s decision to air the ad follows scrutiny of its lurch to the right since Paramount merged with Skydance and took over the company last year
Capital & Main · Sep 24 Press Freedom Becomes an Afterthought in Paramount-Warner Merger Deal The settlement includes a vague vow to protect CNN and CBS journalism, and few details on how an “editorial independence board” might work.
The Guardian - US · Sep 22 Patrick Clancy interview on 60 Minutes fails to provide big ratings boost for CBS Amid major overhaul by Bari Weiss, Sunday’s episode draws third-smallest audience for second episode in past 25 years
The Independent UK · Sep 22 CBS’s 60 Minutes continues to see viewers turn away with big ratings drop in second week of revamped show Network’s flagship show reportedly saw 18 percent fewer viewers during its second show of the season compared to its premiere
The Independent UK · Sep 16 Bari Weiss’ overhaul of 60 Minutes sees season premiere hit 25-year ratings low Among adults aged 25-54 ratings plunged by 33 percent, according to a report
The Independent UK · Sep 16 Stephen Colbert says working on Late Show was like ‘drinking poison’ each night Colbert’s late night appearance came after he won an Emmy for the final season of his eponymous show
The Economic Times · Sep 14 ‘60 Minutes’ returns with new faces after CBS turmoil The long-running newsmagazine "60 Minutes" launched its new season with significant changes. Several prominent correspondents and its top producer departed the program recently. These shifts follow a broader shake-up at CBS News under new leadership. The program acknowledged these changes briefly during its season premiere broadcast. "60 Minutes" aims for…
The Independent UK · Sep 14 ‘60 Minutes’ returns with total silence on mass firings and behind-the-scenes chaos The venerable newsmagazine “60 Minutes” opened its 59th season on CBS-TV on Sunday night