CBS Staffers 'Won't Be Punished' for Not Responding to Bari Weiss

CBS Staffers 'Won't Be Punished' for Not Responding to Bari Weiss

Since 2007, Jezebel has been a prominent online source for news on celebrities, sex, and politics. Recently, Bari Weiss was appointed as the editor-in-chief of CBS News after its parent company acquired The Free Press, a Substack she started in 2020, in a $150 million deal.

Weiss has no prior experience in reporting or running a traditional news outlet, which has raised skepticism among many. Her appointment has been met with criticism, and her actions so far have done little to alleviate these concerns.

she sought to “understand how you spend your working hours — and, ideally, what you’ve made (or are making) that you’re most proud of.

Weiss sent an email to staffers aiming to align them with her vision for CBS News, but the response has been lukewarm.

Author's summary: Bari Weiss' appointment as CBS News editor-in-chief sparks controversy.

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Jezebel Jezebel — 2025-10-16

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