Bari Weiss serves as editor-in-chief of the news division and discusses societal divides on her podcast.

The entities involved

• Bari Weiss →

  American opinion writer

  • Bari Weiss was installed as editor-in-chief of CBS and subsequently rejiggered 60 Minutes coverage.Sun 10:58
  • Personnel updates at CBS News confirm Bari Weiss as editor in chief and note Bill Owens' previous executive producer role.Sat 19:53
• Free Press →

  American advocacy group

  • Local skepticism regarding the poverty program established during the era of Lyndon B. Johnson was reported.Sun 13:22
  • Free Press republished an article by Erick Erickson tracking political influence on think tanks, including the Claremont Institute.Sat 14:52

Related events

• Bari Weiss serves as editor-in-chief of CBS News. Ariel Levy is reportedly interested in hiring her.Sep 7
• Bari Weiss implemented recent firings at CBS News.Jun 10
• Bari Weiss, founder of Free Press, was appointed Editor-in-Chief of the news division at CBS News on May 28, 2026.Jun 7
• Bari Weiss was installed as CBS News editor-in-chief by David Ellison and subsequently fired senior staff, including Cecilia Vega.Sep 14
• CBS News is restructuring its morning lineup, installing Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief, amid viewership decline.Sep 3