Bari Weiss
United KingdomjournalistFemaleb. 19843.3Global Dominance: 0.13%Bari Weiss is a prominent journalist and author known for her work as a former opinion editor at The New York Times and as the co-founder of The Free Press. She has been a vocal critic of what she perceives as a growing trend of censorship and illiberalism in academic and media circles, often advocating for free speech and open discourse.
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Bari Weiss is mentioned as the head of CBS News.
Bari Weiss als Chefin des US-Senders CBS News: Die Sprengmeisterin - Medien
Germany· 2026-06-21
Bari Weiss is noted for her decision to fire journalists from the '60 Minutes' team, which sparked controversy.
כתב "60 דקות" הוותיק פוטר
Israel· 2026-06-03
Bari Weiss is the CBS News editor-in-chief who ousted several top staffers and correspondents.
CBS News veterans urge Paramount CEO to ‘uphold editorial independence’ at 60 Minutes | CBSUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-03
Bari Weiss was brought in as editor-in-chief and faced criticism from Scott Pelley.
60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley fired by CBS News after clash | CBSUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-03
Bari Weiss is the CBS News editor-in-chief who clashed with Scott Pelley.
Scott Pelley out at CBS after clashing with Bari Weiss, '60 Minutes' producer
United States· 2026-06-03
Bari Weiss was charged by Pelley with trying to 'kill' the acclaimed newsmagazine.
Scott Pelley fired by CBS after ‘60 Minutes’ clash with managementUnited States· 2026-06-03Bari Weiss is a journalist known for her platform 'The Free Press', which offers a market-liberal perspective.
Der Newsletter über Macht und Geld in New York
Switzerland· 2026-06-02
Bari Weiss is the network’s controversial editor-in-chief accused by Pelley of 'murdering' 60 Minutes.
60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley accuses Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ show | CBSUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-02
Bari Weiss was appointed to lead the news division at CBS.
Inquiétudes autour de CNN après le rachat de Warner Bros Discovery par Paramount Skydance
France· 2026-03-02Bari Weiss was hired as the chief editor for CBS News after the Ellisons acquired Paramount.
os novos donos da Warner Bros. estão prestes a comandar um império colossal
Brazil· 2026-02-28
Weiss, who was handpicked by Ellison, has bluntly told staffers they are 'not producing a product that enough people want.'
Netflix drops Warner Bros Discovery bid in response to Paramount's superior offerUnited States· 2026-02-28
Bari Weiss has been installed as editor-in-chief at CBS News by David Ellison.
Paramount’s Warner Bros. deal is a full-blown Hollywood inferno
Canada· 2026-02-28
Bari Weiss has been appointed editor-in-chief and has faced criticism for her actions.
Oro för CNN och medielandskapet
Sweden· 2026-02-27
Bari Weiss is the co-founder of The Free Press and was made the editor-in-chief of CBS News.
What does the Paramount-WBD merger mean for CNN?United States· 2026-02-27
Bari Weiss is the editor-in-chief at CBS News who may take a significant role at CNN.
CBS News and CNN staffers fear ‘disaster’ as Paramount wins Warner Bros battle | US television industryUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-27
Bari Weiss was appointed as the head of CBS News by David Ellison.
USA: Netflix gibt auf – Trump-Verbündeter Ellison vor CNN-Übernahme - PolitikGermany· 2026-02-27Bari Weiss was appointed as the head of CBS News despite having no TV experience.
Netflix gibt auf – Trump-Verbündete vor CNN-Übernahme - PolitikGermany· 2026-02-27Notably with the installation of Free Press founder Bari Weiss at CBS News, under new Skydance ownership.
Trump’s billionaire mate and his son set to win race for Warner Bros after Netflix backs away
Australia· 2026-02-27Peter Attia was announced as one of 19 new contributors to the network as part of editor-in-chief Bari Weiss’s efforts to overhaul the news division.
Peter Attia resigns from CBS News amid revelations about ties to Epstein | CBSUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-24
Bari Weiss is the head of CBS News who introduced Peter Attia as a contributor.
Peter Attia resigns from CBS News following Epstein backlashUnited States· 2026-02-24
Bari Weiss is the CBS News editor who reports directly to David Ellison.
CBS News is convulsing as Larry Ellison tries to please Trump | Margaret SullivanUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-21
Bari Weiss was appointed editor-in-chief at CBS and has been involved in controversial editorial decisions.
Ellison kämpft um Medienimperium – Trump im FokusSwitzerland· 2026-02-21
Bari Weiss is the newly appointed and controversial editor-in-chief of CBS News.
Colbert fallout: When American TV is censored, Canadian networks are, too, by proxyCanada· 2026-02-21
Bari Weiss is mentioned as a controversial figure leading CBS's news division.
El fantasma de la censura mediática se cierne sobre EE UU a pocos meses de las elecciones de medio mandato | Internacional
Spain· 2026-02-19Bari Weiss is the network’s new editor-in-chief who has been involved in the staffing shake-up at CBS News.
Anderson Cooper leaving '60 Minutes' programme in latest CBS News shake-up
Guyana· 2026-02-18
Bari Weiss's acquisition of The Free Press has led to significant changes at CBS News.
Anderson Cooper deixa programa “60 Minutes”, da CBS News | EUA
Portugal· 2026-02-17
Bari Weiss took over as editor-in-chief at CBS News after the acquisition of her media company.
Anderson Cooper slutter i «60 Minutes»
Norway· 2026-02-17Bari Weiss is the new editor-in-chief at CBS News, overseeing changes at 60 Minutes.
Anderson Cooper to leave 60 Minutes amid turmoil at CBS News | Anderson CooperUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-17Bari Weiss pulled Alfonsi's segment on the Center for Confinement of Terrorism shortly before it was set to air.
Anderson Cooper exits '60 Minutes' as correspondentUnited States· 2026-02-17
Bari Weiss is noted as a figure associated with the Intellectual Dark Web.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized for 'word salad' at Munich conferenceUnited States· 2026-02-14
