Bari Weiss goes mainstream.

Bari Weiss Goes Mainstream

The anti-woke crusader takes the helm at CBS News.

Paramount announced that Bari Weiss, a controversial figure in media, will be the new editor in chief of CBS News, and her Substack publication, the Free Press, will be acquired.

Despite limited information emerging, media reporters are closely following Weiss's first days in office. Her appointment warrants scrutiny due to her "attack-dog style" and the significance of her new position in broadcast media.

Weiss launched the Free Press in 2021, after leaving the New York Times, and it has gained over 1.6 million subscribers and $15 million in annual subscription revenue.

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Author's summary: Bari Weiss becomes CBS News editor in chief.

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