Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss Takes Break from Podcast Amid Tensions at CBS News
Bari Weiss, the Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, has decided to take a break from her podcast "Honestly" due to recent changes at "60 Minutes." There have been reports of tension at the network as Weiss implemented new plans that were met with resistance from some correspondents. This could potentially lead to the removal of Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley from the show.
Weiss took on the role of editor-in-chief at CBS News following the acquisition of her news and commentary website, The Free Press, by Paramount for $150 million. This move placed her in a prominent position within a major broadcast company despite her lack of prior experience in broadcast journalism. The clash between Weiss, who is often associated with conservative views, and the left-leaning CBS has been a point of contention.
Prior to her role at CBS News, Weiss worked as an editor at the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. She founded The Free Press as a substack newsletter before it evolved into a media company. The 41-year-old's background in op-ed writing and editing has shaped her career in journalism.
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