"We reported on fraud and the waste in Washington, and all of that stuff when not everybody was doing that. And that's a conservative issue. Not a liberal issue."
The report suggests that CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss wants the program to focus on "scoops and hard-hitting investigative reporting" and avoid what she views as "soft programming."
"Television rights continue to splinter games across broadcast networks, cable channels, streaming services, and subscription platforms, asking consumers to pay more while receiving less convenience. Radio has an opportunity to move in the opposite direction. That's what happened here."
"As soon as the opportunity arose, I took a week to talk it over with people I know. Is this something I feel I can accomplish. After those discussions, I decided to go for it."
It's tempting to get swept up in the excitement around video podcasting right now. That's where all of the money is going. But that doesn't mean the audience is following.