Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

CBS Producer Resigns Over Shift to Ideological Journalism

2/12/2026

37 9 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Alicia Hastey, a producer for CBS Evening News, resigned, criticizing the network's shift toward "heterodox" journalism led by Bari Weiss.
She said stories are now judged by ideological conformity rather than journalistic merit, and reporters practice self-censorship as a result.
CBS News announced a new direction to attract a broader audience.
Bari Weiss previously faced backlash for delaying a segment on Venezuelan deportations.

1 of 1

Story summary

Alicia Hastey, a producer for CBS Evening News, resigned, criticizing the network's shift toward "heterodox" journalism led by Bari Weiss.
She said stories are now judged by ideological conformity rather than journalistic merit, and reporters practice self-censorship as a result.
CBS News announced a new direction to attract a broader audience.
Bari Weiss previously faced backlash for delaying a segment on Venezuelan deportations.