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.
The installation of a journalist known for her attack-dog style into one of the most gilded positions in broadcast media does warrant close scrutiny for what that choice says about the industry and its future.
Author's summary: Bari Weiss takes the helm at CBS News, sparking industry scrutiny.