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Oct 2025
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She Swore Off Legacy Media. Now She's Ru...

The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
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Paramount has acquired news and opinion website the Free Press for $150 million. The company's co-founder, Bari Weiss, has a new job as editor in chief of CBS News. She's a polarizing figure, known for her outspoken support of Israel and strong views on topics like gun rights and DEI. WSJ’s Joe Flint on why Paramount thinks CBS News needs a shakeup. Jessica ... Show More
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