Shari Redstone believes Bari Weiss would be a valuable addition to CBS News.
Shari Redstone Names Bari Weiss as Editorial Head for CBS News Shari Redstone has chosen Bari Weiss to oversee editorial management at CBS News, emphasizing the need for a more “balanced” representation of global events. Redstone, formerly a key shareholder in Paramount Global, which is in the process of selling to Skydance Media, voiced her […]
Stephen Colbert makes a comment about CBS firing in his Emmys speech
Stephen Colbert Teases CBS at the 2025 Emmy Awards At the recent 2025 Emmy Awards, Stephen Colbert made light of his former network, CBS, in a humorous turn of events. After receiving a warm standing ovation, the host of “The Late Show” quipped, “Is someone hiring me while I have your attention?” The audience erupted […]
CBS host points to Republican language as a factor in Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Media Response to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Following the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, mainstream media has directed some of the blame toward Republicans. Kirk was shot on the campus of Utah Valley University on Wednesday, during the kickoff of a much-anticipated university tour. He was taken to a hospital […]
Bari Weiss seems set to take a key position at CBS News, but employees worry it could be catastrophic.
Bari Weiss Takes Charge at CBS News Bari Weiss has landed a leading role at CBS News, and this has sparked some concern among staff regarding changes in the newsroom’s dynamics, according to sources. The network is considering appointing Weiss as its chief editor or co-chair, amid discussions about acquiring her news outlet, Free Press, […]
Paramount hires ex-Trump nominee as ombudsman for CBS News
Paramount Names Kenneth Weinstein as CBS News Ombudsman Paramount has appointed Kenneth Weinstein as the new ombudsman for CBS News. This comes shortly after the company’s significant merger with Skydance, which has sparked considerable discussion regarding its influence on editorial decisions. Weinstein, who previously served as president and CEO of the Hudson Institute and chairman […]
Former Hudson Institute CEO appointed as ombudsman at CBS News
CBS News Names New Ombudsman Amid Bias Concerns CBS News has appointed Kenneth Weinstein, the former head of a conservative think tank, as ombudsman to address issues of bias within the network. Weinstein, who led the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, from 2011 to 2020, will be in this role to ensure journalistic integrity and […]
Justice Amy Coney Barrett supports the Dobbs abortion ruling in a CBS interview
Supreme Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Remarks In an interview with CBS’s Nora O’Donnell, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett discussed the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, defending the case brought by the Jackson Women’s Health Organization. O’Donnell inquired about criticisms from Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and former Justice Stephen Breyer, who […]
CBS alters ‘Face the Nation’ interview guidelines following criticism
CBS News announced a significant shift in its interview approach for “Face the Nation,” opting to air only live or live-taped interviews moving forward. This change, aimed at increasing transparency based on audience feedback, comes in the wake of a controversial interview that drew criticism from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Noem accused CBS of […]
CBS News commits to showing only complete interviews on ‘Face the Nation’ following the Kristi Noem controversy
CBS News has revised its interview practices following accusations that comments made by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem were edited out during her recent “Face the Nation” appearance. This week, the network announced that its flagship Sunday show will now air interviews either live or taped, a move aimed at enhancing transparency in response to […]
CBS News relies on information from an external climate change organization.
CBS News has been leaning on content from Climate Central, a nonprofit focused on climate change, notably utilizing material crafted by former network personnel. Recently, CBS reported collaborations with this organization, both in broadcast and online formats. Since 2021, they have cited research from Climate Central multiple times, but it was only around July that […]