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CBS News Radio to Shut Down After 100 Years

3/21/2026

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The CBS News Radio service will shut down on May 22, 2026, after nearly 100 years.
Bari Weiss, CBS News editor-in-chief, and Tom Cibrowski, CBS News president, announced the decision.
The layoffs affect about 6% of the workforce, roughly 60–70 employees.
CBS News Radio has served about 700 affiliated stations, including the flagship World News Roundup, and featured Edward R. Murrow during World War II.

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The CBS News Radio service will shut down on May 22, 2026, after nearly 100 years.
Bari Weiss, CBS News editor-in-chief, and Tom Cibrowski, CBS News president, announced the decision.
The layoffs affect about 6% of the workforce, roughly 60–70 employees.
CBS News Radio has served about 700 affiliated stations, including the flagship World News Roundup, and featured Edward R. Murrow during World War II.