CBS Mornings Hits Record Low Amid Bari Weiss’s Turbulent Tenure

Nielsen figures released for the week beginning July 13 indicate that *CBS Mornings* averaged 1.59 million viewers, the lowest weekly audience in the program’s history. A later report covering July 14 – July 18 2025 shows the show’s average rose to 1.83 million, still below the 1.6 million threshold it had never breached since its 2021 debut. Compared with the same period last year, the viewership represents a 13 percent drop, according to Mediaite’s analysis.

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Bari Weiss, appointed editor-in-chief of CBS News, has faced mounting criticism for the ratings slump across the network’s flagship shows. Media commentator Oliver Darcy warned that the “ratings turmoil” under Weiss is affecting all three of CBS News’ key programs, including the *CBS Evening News* anchored by Tony Dokoupil, who is described as “MAGA-aligned” and also experiencing historically low ratings. In addition, veteran *60 Minutes* correspondent Scott Pelley was dismissed after reportedly telling Weiss that she was “murdering” the program; his departure is cited as evidence of internal dissent.

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The ratings decline coincides with other high-profile personnel shifts at CBS News. Correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega, and Anderson Cooper are no longer part of *60 Minutes*, further signaling a restructuring under Weiss’s leadership. The network is owned by David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, a company noted for its favorable stance toward former President Donald Trump, a factor some analysts suggest may influence editorial direction and audience reception.

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While CBS has not released an official response to the ratings reports, the combination of viewership drops and staff turnover suggests that the network’s morning lineup is at a critical juncture. Observers will be watching whether forthcoming programming adjustments can reverse the downward trend before the next rating period.

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