Bari Weiss is a weird and worrisome choice as top editor for CBS News | Margaret Sullivan

Concerns Over Bari Weiss as Top Editor for CBS News

Margaret Sullivan expresses concerns over the appointment of Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief, marking a significant departure from CBS's roots.

The network, once dubbed the "Tiffany Network", was home to renowned journalists like Walter Cronkite and innovative programs like 60 Minutes.

CBS was a place where the variety-show host Ed Sullivan could break down racial exclusion by inviting outstanding Black entertainers to his Sunday night program

The appointment of Weiss as editor-in-chief is the latest turn in the network's decline, which has been painful to watch for those who admired CBS in its heyday.

Author's summary: Weiss' appointment marks a departure from CBS's roots.

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The Guardian The Guardian — 2025-10-11

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