Bari Weiss

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Founder of The Free Press, a media outlet. Discussed in podcast coverage regarding allegations of influence over CBS News editorial direction and connections to political figures. Mentioned in context of debates about media independence and news network leadership changes.

Appears On

Uncanny Valley | WIRED IHIP News The DSR Network The New Yorker Radio Hour All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

Episode Appearances

Uncanny Valley | WIRED · Mar 5, 2026

Iran Strikes in the AI Era; Prediction Markets Ethics; Paramount Beats Netflix

“Associated with ideological changes at CBS News under current ownership”

AI Defense ContractsIran Military ConflictPrediction Markets Ethics

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IHIP News · Feb 28, 2026

Real Reason Anderson Cooper Left CBS News Amid Bari Weiss & Trump's Hostile Takeover

“CBS News executive steering network toward Trump-friendly coverage; founder of The Free Press”

Media ownership consolidation and editorial independenceBari Weiss's editorial philosophy and false balance approachAnderson Cooper's departure from CBS News and 60 Minutes

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The DSR Network · Feb 6, 2026

Need to Know: How the Media Has Dropped the Ball on Epstein and on the First Amendment

“New CBS News leader criticized for focusing on commentators rather than investigative reporting”

Epstein Documents Investigation and Media CoverageFirst Amendment and Press Freedom Under ThreatMinneapolis Journalist Arrests and Government Intimidation

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The New Yorker Radio Hour · Jan 27, 2026

How Bari Weiss Is Changing CBS News

“Former New York Times opinion writer appointed head of CBS News; founded The Free Press; subject of episode analysis”

Bari Weiss's leadership at CBS NewsEditorial independence vs. Trump administration accessOpinion vs. news format boundaries in broadcast television

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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jan 13, 2026

Adam Carolla on California's Collapse: Fires, Failed Leadership, and Gyno-Fascism

California wildfire reconstruction delaysRegulatory capture and bureaucratic inefficiencyState-to-state business and population migration

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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Dec 13, 2025

Tucker Carlson: Rise of Nick Fuentes, Paramount vs. Netflix, Anti-AI Sentiment, Hottest Takes

Media consolidation and antitrustNetflix-Warner Bros mergerParamount hostile takeover bid

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