Bari Weiss goes mainstream.

Bari Weiss Joins CBS News

Bari Weiss, known as an anti-woke crusader, has been appointed as the editor in chief of CBS News.

Paramount announced the hiring of Weiss, along with the acquisition of her Substack publication, the Free Press. This move has garnered significant attention from media reporters, who have been closely covering her first days in office.

the installation of a journalist known for her attack-dog style into one of the most gilded positions in broadcast media does warrant close scrutiny for what that choice says about the industry and its future.

Author's summary: Bari Weiss joins CBS News as editor in chief.

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