CBS News has gone through a series of changes in recent months. A report suggests that Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss could see her oversight of key programs stripped. The network has rebuffed those claims.
What We Know: A report from Dylan Byers at Puck shares that Paramount Skydance officials have had “informal” discussions about pulling back Bari Weiss’ oversight over shows like CBS Evening News, CBS Mornings, and 60 Minutes.
What They Said: “Bari has the full support of Paramount and David Ellison as the editorial leader overseeing CBS News and 60 Minutes. Reports suggesting otherwise are inaccurate.” -Paramount Skydance spokesperson
What Remains Unclear: Who would take over the oversight of those programs. The report from Byers shares that a “more experienced executive” would take control of the shows. Who that executive would be is unknown.
What It Means: It is hard to argue the credibility of Dylan Byers and Puck. It is unlikely that he made the report up out of thin air. It would be easy to see how things have gone for CBS News, in a variety of ways, in recent months, and question how long Weiss will be in control of the division. Weiss has been on the job for eight months.
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