Summary
CBS News released a trailer for a town hall event featuring Erika Kirk, widow of the late Charlie Kirk, and hosted by Bari Weiss, the network's new editor-in-chief. The event will discuss faith, grief, and political violence in America. Some online reactions have criticized the tone of the promotional materials and the perceived change in CBS's political slant.
Key Facts
- Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, will lead a CBS town hall.
- Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University in September.
- Erika Kirk is now CEO of Turning Point USA, a conservative group.
- CBS announced the town hall on December 9, to focus on faith and political violence.
- Bari Weiss, new CBS editor-in-chief, will host the event.
- The town hall is Weiss' first on-camera appearance for CBS.
- Bari Weiss previously worked at The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
- Some online users are concerned about CBS's perceived shift to the right.
