The Bari Weiss Revolt Is an Inside Job
Summary
Bari Weiss, the editor-in-chief at CBS News, has faced resistance from some journalists as she tries to introduce more political balance in the news coverage. Despite internal disagreements, CBS Evening News continues to have a steady audience, showing only a small decline overall and some recent gains.Key Facts
- Bari Weiss previously left The New York Times in 2020, citing ideological intolerance.
- At CBS, Weiss aims to include a wider range of political views in journalism.
- Some CBS journalists have openly opposed Weiss' changes.
- Weiss delayed a "60 Minutes" report to allow for more reporting and a response from the administration.
- CBS Evening News had about 4 million viewers during the 2025–26 season, a small 3% drop from the year before.
- The number of viewers aged 25 to 54 fell by 11%, but ABC and NBC gained in this group.
- More recent data from 2026 showed a slight increase in CBS’ total viewers and in the key 25 to 54 age group.
- The conflict over political balance seems mainly among CBS staff, not the viewers.
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