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CBS Founder’s Granddaughter Slams Weiss’s Rightward Shift

5/29/2026

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Granddaughter of CBS founder says network's rightward shift under Bari Weiss would horrify its creator.
Weiss, appointed by owner David Ellison, ousted 60 Minutes staff, closed CBS Radio, and removed an El Salvador megaprison segment, which former correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi called a political decision.
CBS Evening News ratings keep falling while anchor Tony Dokoupil is criticized for echoing President Donald Trump’s false claims and partisan Jan. 6 coverage.

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Granddaughter of CBS founder says network's rightward shift under Bari Weiss would horrify its creator.
Weiss, appointed by owner David Ellison, ousted 60 Minutes staff, closed CBS Radio, and removed an El Salvador megaprison segment, which former correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi called a political decision.
CBS Evening News ratings keep falling while anchor Tony Dokoupil is criticized for echoing President Donald Trump’s false claims and partisan Jan. 6 coverage.