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CBS News Cuts 6% Workforce, Shuts Down Radio Division

3/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

CBS News will lay off about 6% of its workforce, 60 to 70 employees, in a restructuring led by Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.
The layoffs include shutting down CBS News Radio, which has served affiliate stations for nearly a century.
Weiss says the newsroom must adapt to changing audience demands and technology toward streaming and unique reporting.
The move follows departures and raises concerns about CBS's position versus ABC and NBC.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. newspaper industry faced a crisis in 2009, losing over 15,000 jobs as digital media gained prominence. CBS News Radio, established in 1938, has been a significant broadcaster, but recent layoffs of 60 to 70 employees highlight the industry's struggle to adapt to technological changes. This shift may redefine CBS's competitive position against networks like ABC and NBC in the evolving media landscape.

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Story summary

CBS News will lay off about 6% of its workforce, 60 to 70 employees, in a restructuring led by Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.
The layoffs include shutting down CBS News Radio, which has served affiliate stations for nearly a century.
Weiss says the newsroom must adapt to changing audience demands and technology toward streaming and unique reporting.
The move follows departures and raises concerns about CBS's position versus ABC and NBC.

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