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Barry Weiss announced this week she is placing honestly – who podcasts for the Free Press – is on hiatus for “just a few months” as she deals with the “tremendous responsibilities” of being the editor-in-chief of CBS News, a role that has been labeled snowballing controversy and Demoralized among network staff.
Breakthrough comes as Wes continues to build form Media news front and centerwhether it is the drama surrounding her decision The controversially delayed show “Inside CECOT” is finally set to air this week, and rumors have it that she is aiming Blow up another CBS News show, or gossip from network veterans ‘Job opportunities pending’ Because they were against her.
“Don’t worry, this won’t be forever; we’ll be back in just a few months,” Weiss declares in a brief episode honestly On Thursday, she admitted she was “confused” about the pause.
Weiss praised the podcast, which she launched in May 2021, for “reminding us of our most basic values—values that too many people seem to have forgotten over the past few years,” and she touted the “serious thinking” she has delivered in more than 400 podcast episodes. honestly.
“If I sound confused right now, it’s because I loved making this show and I haven’t finished it yet,” she said. “But if you have an Internet connection, you may have heard that I’ve also taken on a new role. That is editor-in-chief of CBS News. It’s a huge responsibility and an extraordinary opportunity to bring the values that drive the show and bring The Free Press to a bigger stage.”
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Indeed, except Appointed Editorial Head In October, Weiss saw her center-right “anti-woke” Substack site featured on Tiffany Network Purchased Filmed by Paramount CEO David Ellison for $150 million. The Free Press, which Weiss founded with her spouse, Nellie Bowles, and sister, Suzy Weiss, has since been folded into the CBS News organization while remaining a separate entity.
“This is what journalism is about. It’s fair, fearless and factual,” Weiss added in the statement. “In a nutshell, my job is to carry on the values and vision that you are here to support and support honestly and brought it to CBS News. “
After the prologue, Weiss dropped the “news” that there would be no new podcast episodes in the coming months. At the same time, she also said that she would return to the show.
“CBS News boss Bari Weiss remains the topic that everyone in television wants to talk about,” said Brian Stelter, CNN’s chief media analyst. observed following Wes’ podcast announcement. “For now, Wes needs to keep his mouth shut.”
Meanwhile, while Weiss hopes to “talk less” on her podcast, she appears to be engaging in more whispers with certain reporters behind the scenes. As first reported by State News’ Oliver Darcyafter Wes’ final approval 60 minutes arrive Quietly airing the “Inside CECOT” story A month ago, when her weight skyrocketed, Weiss called several reporters to help shape coverage of her decision.
It was during these behind-the-scenes conversations that Weiss reported directly to Ellison, who Reportedly seeking Donald Trump’s favor at Paramount hostile takeover bid Warner Bros. Discovery Channel – ‘Expressed serious frustration’ With Sharyn Alfonsi, 60 minutes The reporters behind Inside CECOT’s coverage.
An online reporter told reporters: “It’s shocking that her performance was so beyond her capabilities. Her inexperience was fully exposed.” independent. “How long are we going to have to endure this fiasco?”
new york post also reported This week Alfonsi and 60 minutes Reporter Scott Pelley – who has Both verbally pushed back. objected to Weiss’s editorial decisions—and now faced the risk of being fired. It’s worth noting that Alfonsi’s contract is set to expire in a few months.
In addition, Weiss also Implement more editorial oversight of 60 minutesas she will now take part in Monday’s meeting with the newsmagazine’s executive producer Tanya Simone, a departure from the show’s traditional way of operating largely independently of CBS News.
At the same time, behind her “MAGA encoding” Restart cbs evening news and New anchor Tony Dokupil – Among them are Difficulties encountered during rollout among “Awkward” Tech mishaps, cringe-worthy pro-Trump segments, and soft rating (outside flash by (With preemption of NBC’s nightly newscast) — Weiss is looking to other CBS news organizations for revamps.
According to Breaker’s Lachlan CartwrightWeiss is now considering replacing Facing the whole country Host Margaret Brennan has anchored the Sunday show since 2018 and has been with the network for more than a decade.
“So, will Weiss look to promote internally, as she did with Dokupil, with talent like chief Washington analyst Robert Costa, senior reporter Norah O’Donnell or chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett? Maybe, but Weiss is looking externally to replace Brennan, according to two people familiar with the matter,” Cartwright added.