Bari Weiss

Bari Weiss is the Editor-in-Chief at CBS News. She is newsworthy due to recent controversies surrounding her leadership and strategic decisions for the network. Specifically, Weiss has been under fire for hiring decisions, including Dr. Peter Attia, who resigned after his communications with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed, and Dr. Mark Hyman, criticized for promoting unscientific health claims. These hires have sparked internal backlash and raised questions about vetting processes. Weiss has addressed staff concerns, acknowledging the "noise" surrounding her tenure and the network's direction. Her strategy to broaden the network's political appeal by incorporating more conservative voices and podcasters has also drawn criticism, particularly amid lagging viewership. The network's decision to air a previously pulled '60 Minutes' segment on Trump deportations adds to the ongoing scrutiny.