Summary
Under new owner David Ellison, CBS's parent company, Paramount, is making changes to address concerns about bias from the Trump administration. These steps include hiring a conservative ombudsman and considering new leadership with viewpoints critical of the mainstream media. The company is also exploring the potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Key Facts
- CBS's parent company, Paramount, is now owned by David Ellison of Skydance Media.
- Paramount hired a news ombudsman with strong conservative credentials.
- The network plans to air full, unedited interviews on a key public affairs show.
- CBS is considering bringing on a news executive critical of perceived media bias.
- Discussions involved acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, which would need regulatory approval.
- Skydance Media is led by David Ellison, the son of Oracle founder Larry Ellison.
- CBS has faced criticism from the Trump administration and plans to address bias concerns.
- The company is in talks to acquire The Free Press, a digital news startup founded by Bari Weiss.
