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CBS News Radio to Close Amid Digital Shift

3/21/2026

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CBS News will shut down CBS News Radio on May 22, 2026 as part of a 6% workforce reduction.
The decision was announced by Bari Weiss (editor-in-chief of CBS News) and Tom Cibrowski (president of CBS News).
CBS News Radio launched in 1927 and has served about 700 affiliate stations.
The closure reflects a shift in how audiences access news, with growing use of digital platforms and podcasts.

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Story summary

CBS News will shut down CBS News Radio on May 22, 2026 as part of a 6% workforce reduction.
The decision was announced by Bari Weiss (editor-in-chief of CBS News) and Tom Cibrowski (president of CBS News).
CBS News Radio launched in 1927 and has served about 700 affiliate stations.
The closure reflects a shift in how audiences access news, with growing use of digital platforms and podcasts.