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Free Press founder Bari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News after deal with Paramount
- Paramount has acquired Bari Weiss' publication The Free Press for $150 million and appointed her as Editor-in-Chief of CBS News.
- Weiss will report directly to Paramount's new owner, David Ellison, following the acquisition, bypassing CBS News President Tom Cibrowski.
- Concerns have arisen regarding Weiss's controversial views potentially shifting CBS News towards a pro-Trump direction, igniting backlash from critics and left-leaning journalists.
- David Ellison expressed confidence in Weiss's editorial vision, stating it would help CBS News connect with audiences desiring balanced and fact-based news.
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The personality of some journalists at CBS News is likely to be insecure: provocative opinion-maker Bari Weiss will henceforth lead the editorial staff of the US broadcaster. She has sold her media start-up »The Free Press« – but wants to continue to control it.
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Total News Sources92
Leaning Left28Leaning Right8Center33Last UpdatedBias Distribution48% Center
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources are Center
48% Center
L 40%
C 48%
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