Summary
Paramount Skydance is reportedly planning to hire Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief of CBS News, which has led to criticism from some progressive commentators. This potential change comes amid significant organizational changes and financial moves by Paramount Skydance, including a major merger and legal settlement.
Key Facts
- Paramount Skydance may hire Bari Weiss as the editor-in-chief of CBS News.
- Bari Weiss is the founder of the Free Press and has a background working with The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
- Some progressive commentators have criticized the possible appointment, pointing to Weiss' conservative views.
- Paramount Skydance also recently settled a lawsuit for $16 million with Donald Trump.
- Paramount has merged with Skydance for $8.4 billion and is experiencing significant internal changes.
- Reports suggest Paramount Skydance might acquire the Free Press for about $150 million in cash and stocks.
- 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens resigned recently, citing a lack of editorial independence.
