Bari Weiss Joins CBS News
Bari Weiss, known for her anti-woke crusade, has been appointed as the editor in chief of CBS News.
Paramount announced the hiring of Weiss, along with the acquisition of her Substack publication, the Free Press, which has over 1.6 million subscribers and $15 million in annual subscription revenue.
the installation of a journalist known for her attack-dog style into one of the most gilded positions in broadcast media does warrant close scrutiny for what that choice says about the industry and its future.
Weiss launched the Free Press in 2021, after leaving the New York Times.
Author's summary: Bari Weiss takes helm at CBS News as editor in chief.