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CBS News Senior Vice President Linda Mason speaks during a memorial service for CBS newsman Walter Cronkite at the Lincoln Center in New York on September 9, 2009. Walter Cronkite died on July 17, 2009, at age 92.
GLASS CEILING BREAKER

Emmy-Winning CBS Trailblazer Dies After 47 Years at Network

She was the first female producer of CBS Evening News, having covered Ronald Reagan’s Soviet Union trip and won 13 Emmys.

Reagin von Lehe

Bari Weiss talks to other attendees at United Talent Agency's (UTA) White House Correspondents' Dinner pre-party at Osteria Mozza in Georgetown.
PUSHING BACK

MAGA-Curious CBS Boss’ Shambolic Staff Meeting Is Leaked

Bari Weiss faced “significant resistance” from her own staff.

Cameron Adams

A photo illustration of Utkarsh Ambudkar and Ed Weeks.
SPOOKY SEASON

How CBS Accidentally Created a Supernatural Comedy Empire

Vampires, spirits, and bromance, oh my! I chatted with the stars of “Eternally Yours” and “Ghosts” about their supernatural comedy dominance.

Kevin Fallon

David Ellison
ELLISON’S EXODUS

CBS News Staff Eye Escape From Trumpy Boss: ‘It’s Ugly’

“Folks are tired,” a CBS News source told the Post.

Laura Esposito

Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre and Mike Colter as Michael Price on 'Cupertino'
RIPPED-FROM-THE-HEADLINES

The Best New Show on TV Is Putting AI on Trial

Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.

Kevin Fallon

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 19: Bari Weiss speaks onstage during Book Club Event With Peggy Noonan on November 19, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for The Free Press)
ROUGH WATERS

MAGA-Coded CBS Hit by Bombshell ‘Insubordination’ Leak

CBS News’ foreign editor boarded a pre-planned team-building cruise after the meeting was leaked in what one attendee called “the weirdest f--king night.”

Evgenia Anastasakos

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tony romo
BENCHED

High-Profile CBS Host Departs After Embarrassing Arrest

The former QB is expected to walk away with millions he was owed under his contract, which runs through 2030.

Josh Fiallo

Bari
BARI'S BLUNDER

MAGA-Curious Boss Suffers Humiliating Blow in Media Shake-Up

New details emerged Thursday about where Bari Weiss fits into the merger.

Laura Esposito

Jeff Probst has hosted “Survivor” for 26 years. Pictured here in 2010 and in 2022.
SECRET ADVANTAGE

‘Survivor’ Host Reveals His Secret to Looking So Young at 64

The legendary TV host says this treatment is worth playing for.

Roosa Rahkonen

A photo illustration of the White House's Donald Trump ad with a clown emoji.
PSA: 🥜

Trump Goons Launch Absurd Defense of Crackpot Propaganda Ad

They’re paying CBS to run it—and claiming it’s what FDR would do.

Josh Fiallo

David Ellison selected Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief of CBS News despite her lack of experience in TV news.
STAR STRUCK

MAGA-Curious CBS Boss Gushes Over Sinister Far-Right Guru

Bari Weiss fawned over the broligarch.

Laura Esposito

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