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WGA Urges CBS News Staff to Hold Off on Weiss

10/11/2025

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The Writers Guild of America advised CBS News employees not to respond to Bari Weiss, newly appointed editor in chief, until CBS clarifies its purpose.
Weiss requested feedback on employees' work and suggestions for improvement, promising confidentiality.
The WGA expressed concerns about the email's implications, urging members to wait for more information.
Weiss's oversight follows Paramount Skydance's acquisition of The Free Press, aiming to boost CBS News' relevance and trustworthiness.

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The Writers Guild of America advised CBS News employees not to respond to Bari Weiss, newly appointed editor in chief, until CBS clarifies its purpose.
Weiss requested feedback on employees' work and suggestions for improvement, promising confidentiality.
The WGA expressed concerns about the email's implications, urging members to wait for more information.
Weiss's oversight follows Paramount Skydance's acquisition of The Free Press, aiming to boost CBS News' relevance and trustworthiness.