Barry Weiss
Mentioned in 75 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Barry Weiss A media executive and journalist who co-founded Free Press and was hired by CBS News (under Paramount Skydance ownership) to serve as editor-in-chief, tasked with reforming the network's editorial direction. Podcasts discuss him in relation to controversies including his handling of the Epstein scandal involving contributor Peter Attia, allegations of ideological bias, and concerns about his influence over editorial standards at major news organizations. He is frequently characterized by podcast commentators as a conservative figure navigating centrism and media consolidation under Trump-aligned corporate leadership.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Powers That Be: Daily · Jul 16, 2026
Bonta’s Trust Issues
“Leading CBS News and 60 Minutes overhaul; controversial figure among media critics and departing journalists”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Jun 15, 2026
The Key Points of Trump’s Iran Peace Deal, Israel’s Nightmare Scenario and What to Expect Next
“Published hit piece falsely claiming State Department planned to deport Trita Parsi”
Up First from NPR · Jun 13, 2026
Trump's Iran Negotiations, Entertainment Mergers, NBA finals
“Former opinion journalist now leading CBS editorial direction under Ellison control”
Candace · Jun 13, 2026
REVEALED! Trump Scolded Charlie Kirk Over Epstein. Butler Narrative Collapses. | Ep 348
“Appeared with Erica Kirk post-assassination; Erica expressed pro-Israel stance contradicting her pre-assassination position”
The Vergecast · Jun 12, 2026
Siri is good now??
“Hired by David Ellison to run CBS News; previously ran The Free Press; causing editorial chaos at 60 Minutes”
Red Eye Radio · Jun 11, 2026
06-11-26 Part One - Liar Liar, Now You're Fired
“Primary author of Twitter Files; appointed head of CBS News, triggering Pelley's dismissal after his criticism”
The Oath and The Office · Jun 11, 2026
Trump Melts Down as Congress Pushes Back
“New EP accused by Scott Pelley of manipulating editorial content and pushing pro-Trump narratives”
The Michael Knowles Show · Jun 10, 2026
Ep. 1991 - Unhinged REACTIONS: Karmelo Anthony Found Guilty Of Murdering Austin Metcalf
“New CBS leadership implementing objectivity standards and firing resistant journalists like Scott Pelley”
Red Eye Radio · Jun 10, 2026
06-10-26 Part One - Maine Wants a Commie-Nazi
“Appointed to oversee editorial direction; described as lesbian Democrat journalist, subject of speculation about Pelley's departure”
Pod Save America · Jun 9, 2026
TRUMP CURSES KNICKS
“Appointed to oversee CBS News, accused by Pelley of injecting conservative bias and interfering with editorial content”
The Find Out Podcast · Jun 9, 2026
Trump Had A Huge Meltdown On Meet The Press & It Was So Good!
“Brought in to lead CBS News restructuring; criticized for lack of TV production experience and destroying institutional knowledge”
Letters from an American · Jun 9, 2026
Trump Walks Out
“Appointed after David Ellison takeover; allegedly pressured editorial changes to misrepresent protest footage”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 8, 2026
Bill Kristol: Make It the Summer of Epstein
“Directly intervened in 60 Minutes story on Renee Good's death to make protesters look violent and favor police narrative”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 8, 2026
Scott Pelley's Smug Bias, and Why Trump Was Right to Leave NBC Interview, Plus Entrepreneur and Horse Racing Owner Mike Repole | Ep. 1334
“Hired to address bias at 60 Minutes; fired three top female correspondents; has no television experience”
Sekulow · Jun 8, 2026
SHOCKING: Trump Walks Out on Interview Ambush
“New CBS News leadership criticized by Scott Pelley despite her successful media innovation track record”
Brief Recess: A Legal Podcast with Michael Foote & Mélissa Malebranche · Jun 4, 2026
60 Minutes/Bari Weiss TEA & the CECOT Segment She Tried to Kill
“Pulled CECOT segment from 60 Minutes, accused of censorship and political bias toward Trump administration”
The Find Out Podcast · Jun 4, 2026
The Missing Congressman
“Right-wing media figure installed to dismantle CBS News, fired Scott Pelley and neutered Evening News”
The Michael Knowles Show · Jun 4, 2026
California Tea Party, America's Browning & Putin's Pilgrims
“Mentioned as attempting to reform CBS News and restore journalistic standards”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 3, 2026
Luke Russert and Josh Turek: There Is a Vast Rightwing Conspiracy
“New management at CBS News accused of pressuring journalists to inject bias into reporting”
Pod Save America · Jun 2, 2026
Trump and Pod Save America Agree: JD Is Lame
“New executive producer at 60 Minutes; criticized by Scott Pelley in all-staff meeting”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 19, 2026
Trump’s MAGA Loyalty Test Heads to the Ballot Box
“New CBS News leadership facing backlash for spiking stories and lacking large organization management experience”
On the Media · Apr 29, 2026
How a Prison Fire Helped Create CBS News
“Announced CBS News Radio shutdown in March memo; cited digital migration as reason for closure”
Better Offline · Apr 29, 2026
Palantir's Manifesto with June and Caleb from KTC
“Conducted interview with Karp at University of Texas where he expanded on manifesto themes”
The Powers That Be: Daily · Apr 28, 2026
Will the WHCD Show Go On?
“New CBS News leadership driving editorial repositioning of 60 Minutes and broader network strategy aligned with Trump administration”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Apr 24, 2026
#472 — Strange Days on the Right
“Referenced as mutual friend who organized previous Harris-Shapiro debate before election”
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Apr 24, 2026
Inside A Billionaire's AI Spy Network: The Shocking Secrets of Madison Square Garden’s Surveillance Machine
“Example of wealthy individual employing bodyguards in office settings for employee surveillance”
The Powers That Be: Daily · Apr 23, 2026
The Beltway’s MAGA Prom
“Leading CBS News editorial strategy shift toward Trump administration alignment; inviting controversial administration figures to dinner.”
The Tim Dillon Show · Apr 11, 2026
491 - Bombing Beirut, Back To Butler & Melania’s Mission
“Suggested by Dillon as interviewer for hypothetical Trump special about assassination attempt”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 8, 2026
Iran Update, Cal Thomas, Lincoln Memorial Update
“New CBS leadership supporting shift away from political late-night comedy toward entertainment”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 8, 2026
Cal Thomas on the Iran Ceasefire and the Future of Late Night
“New CBS president supporting shift toward stand-up comedy programming”
The Tim Dillon Show · Apr 4, 2026
490 - Bye Bye Bondi & Hello Mommy
“Discussed Trump's likely policy direction with host on day of election victory”
Morning Wire · Apr 3, 2026
Evening Wire: U.S. Fighter Jet Down & March Job Numbers Surprise | 4.3.26
“Planning major 60 Minutes restructuring with potential June layoffs and shift toward investigative journalism”
Macroaggressions · Apr 1, 2026
#634: Monitoring the Situation
“Installed as head of CBS by Larry Ellison; described as Zionist-aligned narrative controller”
Macroaggressions · Mar 18, 2026
#630: Media Drove the Getaway Car Again
“Hired to run CBS with $150M bribe; Zionist narrative control”
Insiders: The TV Podcast · Mar 13, 2026
Uncertainty over CNN's future, new BBC funding ideas and Meghan Markle’s jam making empire consciously uncouples from Netflix
“Conservative journalist co-founder of Free Press, acquired by Ellison for CBS News”
It's Open with Ilana Glazer · Mar 5, 2026
Eliot Glazer
“Mentioned as current editorial figure at CBS News representing shift away from traditional journalism standards”
The Daily · Mar 4, 2026
A New Media Empire
“Free Press founder put in charge of CBS by David Ellison”
Pod Save America · Mar 3, 2026
1129: Why Democrats Must Oppose Trump's Iran War
“Conservative journalist now controlling editorial direction of CNN and CBS News under Paramount Skydance ownership; criticized for bias on Iran coverage”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 28, 2026
62% Say Trump is Using the Presidency for Cash
“Media figure associated with Trump-aligned media empire consolidation”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
God of War TV Show First Look REVEALED! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 02.27.26
“Head of CBS News under Paramount; previously led Free Press; criticized for editorial changes affecting independent journalism”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 27, 2026
I Make Myself Cringe All The Time. You'll Get Used To It.
“Editorial executive at CBS/Paramount; experiment in reducing perceived 'woke' bias at network”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 27, 2026
Most CORRUPT Takeover Yet? Trump-Backed Paramount to Buy Warner Bros.
“CBS News leadership; expected to oversee CNN editorial changes; praised by Trump-aligned regulators”
O'Connor & Company · Feb 27, 2026
PARAMOUNT WINS BIDDING WAR WITH NETFLIX OVER WARNER DISCOVERY, SENATORS HAVE TIME FOR DOG PARADE BUT NOT SAVE ACT VOTE, POLLS SHOW AMERICANS BACK TRUMP'S POLICIES AT SOTU
“Hired by CBS News to reform editorial approach; potentially positioned to oversee CNN under new Paramount ownership”
Morning Brew Daily · Feb 27, 2026
Netflix Walks Away From WBD Deal & Why is Everyone Leaving America?
“Brought to CBS by David Ellison; part of leadership changes raising regulatory concerns”
NPR News Now · Feb 24, 2026
NPR News: 02-23-2026 7PM EST
“CBS News editor-in-chief who hired Atiyah and initially stood by him despite pressure from colleagues over Epstein email scandal”
Diabolical Lies · Feb 22, 2026
The Myth of Centrism
“Described as 'queen of the centrists' and example of performative centrism claiming to be 'adult in the room'”
Candace · Feb 11, 2026
Here’s Why It’s Time For The Police To Question Erika Kirk… | Candace Ep 305
“Media personality to whom Erica Kirk made statements about her background and dating history”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Feb 8, 2026
Inside the Epstein Plot: Fertility and Power
“Wife Nellie Bowles in files; protecting Peter Attia's employment; avoiding accountability”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 6, 2026
Best of the Program | Guest: Harlan Stewart | 2/6/26
“CBS News journalist credited with investigating and reporting Epstein death documents and surveillance analysis”
The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Show · Feb 4, 2026
29.) Trump Voter Regret + Epstein File Release (2/4/26)
“Head of CBS News; wife communicated with Epstein; part of consolidated media ownership structure”