The Final Moments of CBS News Radio
CBS said the shutdown will eliminate all CBS News Radio jobs as the original national radio news network ends after nearly a century.
- On Friday, May 22, 2026, CBS News Radio ceased operations at 11:31 p.m. ET, ending nearly a century of continuous broadcasting that shaped American journalism and informed generations of listeners.
- CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss and CBS News President Tom Cibrowski announced the closure earlier this year, citing "challenging economic realities" and shifting radio programming strategies as drivers for the decision.
- Serving about 700 affiliate stations nationwide, the network pioneered the "World News Roundup" and featured legendary reporter Edward R. Murrow, whose broadcasts defined journalism standards over the network's 99-year lifespan.
- Criticizing the decision as "reckless and shortsighted," the Writers Guild of America, East noted the closure erodes a vital news source and eliminates all radio team positions.
- Reflecting a broader industry shift toward digital platforms and podcasts, the closure marks the end of an era for traditional radio news in the United States, though many affiliates will transition to other providers.
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