Weiss Appointment Sparks Rightward Fears

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Bari Weiss was named editor in chief of CBS News, prompting staffers to report eye-rolls during an editorial call and critics to warn she could shift the network right.

by Jonathan Wolff

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Jo Wolff

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Define a horse, Bari Weiss.

Ian Gordon @idgordon.bsky.social · 2d

The NYT's Michael Grynbaum reported that this is the note that Bari Weiss sent to CBS News staffers this morning (1/2)

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