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CBS News Cuts 6% Workforce, Shuts Down Radio Division

3/21/2026

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CBS News is cutting about 6% of its workforce and shutting down CBS News Radio.
Bari Weiss, Editor-in-chief of CBS News, and Tom Cibrowski, President of CBS News, announced cuts affecting about 60 employees.
The move is part of a strategic restructuring to adapt to changing media landscapes.
CBS News Radio will cease operations on May 22, 2026, after declining revenue and audience shifts.

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Story summary

CBS News is cutting about 6% of its workforce and shutting down CBS News Radio.
Bari Weiss, Editor-in-chief of CBS News, and Tom Cibrowski, President of CBS News, announced cuts affecting about 60 employees.
The move is part of a strategic restructuring to adapt to changing media landscapes.
CBS News Radio will cease operations on May 22, 2026, after declining revenue and audience shifts.