
Bari Weiss Takes Charge: CBS News' New Era
Published on: Oct. 7, 2025, 12:10 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison appoints Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief of CBS News, alongside acquiring her startup, The Free Press. The $150 million deal aims to revitalize CBS with fresh perspectives, marrying legacy values with modern journalism. Weiss seeks to make CBS America's most trusted news outlet.