MAGA Curious CBS Boss Hit by Stunning Ratings Collapse
CBS News is seeing a catastrophic drop in viewership following an editorial shift toward Trump support. Bari Weiss faces accusations of lying to staff from former correspondent Scott Pelley. Internal tension is rising as Paramount executives reportedly distance themselves from her leadership.
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New reports expand the ratings collapse to the CBS Evening News and detail internal conflicts with Paramount leadership and Scott Pelley.
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Bari Weiss Faces Ratings Collapse and Internal Backlash at CBS News
confidence 80%CBS News is seeing a catastrophic drop in viewership following an editorial shift toward Trump support. Bari Weiss faces accusations of lying to staff from former correspondent Scott Pelley. Internal tension is rising as Paramount executives reportedly distance themselves from her leadership.
What's confirmed:
- Bari Weiss is the head of CBS News.
- CBS News is experiencing a viewership collapse.
- Scott Pelley was fired from 60 Minutes.
Still unconfirmed:
- Paramount bosses are secretly turning on Bari Weiss.
- Bari Weiss lied to her staff.
- Tony Dokoupi is delivering flagrant Trump support.
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CBS Mornings Ratings Hit Historic June Low Following Leadership Changes
confidence 90%CBS Mornings is on track to record its worst June ever. Viewership plummeted following the firing of Scott Pelley and an overhaul led by news chief Bari Weiss. The ratings drop is described as a collapse for the network.
What's confirmed:
- CBS Mornings is on track to post its worst June ever.
- Bari Weiss is the news chief at CBS.
- Ratings for CBS Mornings plunged after Scott Pelley was fired from 60 Minutes.
Still unconfirmed:
- Viewership fell by several hundred thousand from the June average immediately after Scott Pelley was fired.
- Bari Weiss is described as MAGA Curious.