Paramount expresses support for CBS News leader Bari Weiss amid criticism
Summary
Paramount, the company that owns CBS News, said it supports Bari Weiss, the editor in chief of CBS News, despite talks about changing her role due to low ratings and controversies. There are reports she might focus more on digital news and have less control over traditional TV programs like 60 Minutes.Key Facts
- Paramount confirmed Bari Weiss has full support as the editorial leader of CBS News and 60 Minutes.
- There were discussions about reducing Weiss’s control over CBS News and possibly CNN if a merger with Warner Bros Discovery is approved.
- Weiss was new to TV when she took charge of CBS News editorial operations after Paramount bought her digital site, the Free Press, for about $150 million.
- Reports suggest Weiss might shift focus to growing digital news platforms while keeping editorial influence.
- Insiders fear Weiss may make big changes to the show 60 Minutes, which has lost some key correspondents and is entering its 59th season.
- CBS’s evening and morning news shows have been struggling with low viewer numbers compared to competitors.
- Paramount could bring in a new executive to oversee CBS News and possibly CNN if the merger goes through.
- It is unclear whether CNN’s CEO, Mark Thompson, will stay with the company after a potential merger.
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