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Free Press founder Bari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News after deal with Paramount

Paramount's acquisition of The Free Press for $150 million includes appointing founder Bari Weiss as CBS News editor-in-chief to appeal to right-of-center viewers.

  • Bari Weiss has been named editor-in-chief of CBS News by Paramount Skydance, which acquired The Free Press for $150 million.
  • CBS News journalists have expressed concerns about Weiss's appointment, stating it creates a tense environment.
  • David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, believes Weiss's leadership will rebuild trust in journalism.
  • Weiss aims to maintain The Free Press's independence while contributing to CBS News's mission of transparency and credibility.
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The 41-year-old journalist, after resigning from the New York Times, founded the average company Free Press of $15 million a year in subscriptions.

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