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Bari Weiss Pauses 'Honestly' Amid Leadership Controversy

1/22/2026

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Bari Weiss, the head of CBS News, announced on Thursday that podcast 'Honestly' will be paused indefinitely.
Weiss has faced scrutiny since her appointment, including involvement with '60 Minutes' linked to CBS Evening News ratings below 4 million viewers.
Reports indicate she is reaching out to media reporters to defend her actions amid controversy.
Disputes with staff are common, but Weiss's public complaints raise concerns about leadership.

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Story summary

Bari Weiss, the head of CBS News, announced on Thursday that podcast 'Honestly' will be paused indefinitely.
Weiss has faced scrutiny since her appointment, including involvement with '60 Minutes' linked to CBS Evening News ratings below 4 million viewers.
Reports indicate she is reaching out to media reporters to defend her actions amid controversy.
Disputes with staff are common, but Weiss's public complaints raise concerns about leadership.