Bari Weiss tries to win CBS staffers’ trust amid ‘noise’ over 60 Minutes segment

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Jeremy Barr in WashingtonJanuary 27, 2026 at 09:17 PM
Bari Weiss tries to win CBS staffers’ trust amid ‘noise’ over 60 Minutes segment

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In her first address as editor in chief to CBS News employees, Bari Weiss acknowledged potential skepticism stemming from her past and outlined her vision for the network's future. Weiss, whose company The Free Press was acquired by Paramount Skydance, emphasized transparency and a goal to modernize CBS News for the 21st century. As part of this strategy, CBS News announced the addition of 18 new contributors from diverse fields, including politics and academia. Weiss stated her intention to earn the staff's trust and recognized that her plans might not suit everyone, respecting any decisions to leave. She framed the transformation as a challenging but achievable fight to restore trust in institutions like CBS News.

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