Bari Weiss Joins CBS News
Bari Weiss, known as an anti-woke crusader, has been hired as the editor in chief of CBS News.
Paramount announced the hiring of Weiss, along with the acquisition of her Substack publication, The Free Press, which has over 1.6 million subscribers and $15 million in annual revenue.
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The move has garnered significant attention from media reporters, who are closely watching Weiss's first days in office.
Weiss launched The Free Press in 2021, after leaving the New York Times, and has built a large following with her attack-dog style of journalism.
Author's summary: Bari Weiss joins CBS News as editor in chief.