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How Bari Weiss Is Changing CBS News

January 26, 2026·23 min·2 clips

How did Bari Weiss go from a New York Times resignation to leading CBS News in just a few years?

David Remnick interviews Claire Malone about Bari Weiss's controversial transition from The New York Times to leading CBS News, examining her anti-woke ideology, media battles, and the challenges of reshaping a traditional news network. The discussion covers her early activism, conflicts with figures like Tucker Carlson, and the uncertain future of CBS under her leadership.

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