Bari Weiss appoints editor viewed as pro-Israel in latest CBS News shakeup
The Guardian • • world
Key Points:
- CBS News boss Bari Weiss has replaced veteran London bureau chief Claire Day amid tensions over the network's Middle East coverage, appointing Shayndi Raice, a Wall Street Journal editor known for a pro-Israel stance, as the new foreign editor.
- Shayndi Raice, who will oversee CBS's international coverage from London, has a reputation for favoring the Israeli perspective, which previously caused friction and raised concerns about bias during her tenure at the Journal.
- Weiss, hired despite lacking broadcast experience, has faced significant staff pushback, morale issues, and controversies during her seven months leading CBS News, including accusations of compromising journalistic independence.
- Weiss is a vocal pro-Israel advocate and critic of perceived media bias against Israel, with her ownership of the Free Press reflecting a strong pro-Israel editorial direction, influencing her leadership at CBS News.
- The leadership change at CBS News is part of Weiss's broader effort to reshape the network, which has also seen layoffs, high-profile departures, and declining ratings under her tenure.
