Bari Weiss Joins CBS News
Bari Weiss, known for her anti-woke views, has been appointed as the editor in chief of CBS News. Her Substack publication, the Free Press, will also be acquired by Paramount.
Weiss launched her publication in 2021, after departing the New York Times, and it now has more than 1.6 million subscribers and a reported fifteen million dollars in annual subscription revenue.
Her appointment has garnered significant attention from media reporters, who are closely watching her first days in office. The move is seen as noteworthy, given Weiss's reputation for her "attack-dog style" and the potential implications for the industry.
Author's summary: Bari Weiss takes the helm at CBS News, sparking industry scrutiny.