She Swore Off Legacy Media. Now She's Running CBS News.

The Journal.

Paramount has acquired news and opinion website the Free Press for $150 million. The company's co-founder, Bari Weiss, has a new job as editor in chief of CBS News. She's a polarizing figure, known for her outspoken support of Israel and strong views on topics like gun rights and DEI. WSJ’s Joe Flint on why Paramount thinks CBS News needs a shakeup. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

Further Listening:

-Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension and Trump’s FCC

-What Killed 'The Late Show'?

-Will Paramount Settle With Trump?

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Paramount has acquired news and opinion website the Free Press for $150 million. The company's co-founder, Bari Weiss, has a new job as editor in chief of CBS News. She's a polarizing figure, known for her outspoken support of Israel and strong views on topics like gun rights and DEI. WSJ’s Joe Flint on why Paramount thinks CBS News needs a shakeup. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

Further Listening:

-Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension and Trump’s FCC

-What Killed 'The Late Show'?

-Will Paramount Settle With Trump?

Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-10-08 18 min
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