Barry Weiss
Mentioned in 54 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A media executive and editor-in-chief of CBS News under Paramount ownership, brought in by David Ellison to oversee editorial direction. Previously founded Free Press and has been a conservative journalist involved in various controversies, including decisions related to hiring and removal of contributors amid the Epstein scandal. Podcasts discuss him in relation to media consolidation, editorial changes at major news networks, and debates over journalistic standards and political bias.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
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”
The Next Level · Feb 4, 2026
1053: The Georgia FBI Raid Was Just a Dry Run
“CBS News executive who hired Attia as contributor but removed him due to Epstein file revelations”
Candace · Feb 3, 2026
BAAL SO HARD: The Epstein Files | Candace Ep 300
“Alleged Ben-Berith lodge member; staunch Israel defender; criticized for dismissing Epstein revelations”
The Tony Kornheiser Show · Feb 2, 2026
“There and back again”
“Media entrepreneur who built digital media organization and sold for billion dollars in three years”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Jan 30, 2026
Cenk Uygur: Epstein, JFK, 9-11, Israel’s Terrorism and the Consequences of Opposing It
“Former New York Times editor who pioneered cancel culture against pro-Palestine academics, now claims to oppose cancel culture.”
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart · Jan 28, 2026
The ICE Age of Surveillance and Enforcement
“Incoming CBS News leadership; discussed as potential force for 'fair and balanced' network news”
The Tim Dillon Show · Jan 17, 2026
479 - Trump’s Furries & ICE Wide Shut
“Editor-in-chief of CBS News; criticized for poor editorial decisions and ideological bias toward Israel”
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Jan 17, 2026
WWDTM: Kali Reis
“New editor-in-chief of CBS News implementing format changes including Whisky Fridays”
Pod Save America · Jan 11, 2026
2026's Biggest Questions
“Installed as Trump-aligned leader at legacy news outlet”
Lovett or Leave It · Jan 10, 2026
Don't Believe Your Lying Eyes
“Hired by CBS News, criticized for editorial direction and lowering journalistic standards”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Jan 9, 2026
James Fishback on DeSantis’s Attack on Free Speech, Randy Fine’s Bloodlust, & America Last Globalism
“Free Press founder who published Fishback's article on high school debate going woke in 2023”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Jan 8, 2026
Megyn Kelly on Venezuela, Ben Shapiro’s Treachery, and Mark Levin’s Mental Illness
“Appointed CBS News leadership despite no television experience; criticized for failed Erica Kirk town hall and lack of broadcast journalism credentials.”
The Oath and The Office · Dec 24, 2025
Brown Shooting Fallout: Lies on X — Epstein Redactions
“CBS News editor-in-chief with no newsroom experience; ordered suppression of 60 Minutes El Salvador prison investigation”
The Find Out Podcast · Dec 23, 2025
Is Donald Trump Really a Fascist?
“Killed 60 Minutes story; non-journalist opinion writer placed to reshape editorial direction rightward”
R&B Money · Dec 17, 2025
Vincent Herbert
“Executive who taught Vincent profit participation model and changed his financial trajectory”
The Tim Dillon Show · Dec 13, 2025
474 - Erika Kirk, Bonnie Blue & The Brain Rot Slop Factory
“CBS host conducting town hall on Charlie Kirk's death; criticized for makeup and editorial choices”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Dec 10, 2025
#628 - Tucker Carlson
“CBS News head criticized by Carlson as unintelligent, non-creative, and serving foreign interests without disclosure”
The Tim Dillon Show · Dec 6, 2025
473 - Pete Hegseth, War Crimes, & The Breakfast Rush
“CBS News editor-in-chief and friend of show, moderating town hall with Erica Kirk instead of appearing on Tim Dillon Show”
The Tim Dillon Show · Nov 15, 2025
470 - Lame Duck Donald & The Immigration Nation
“CBS News editor-in-chief tasked with eliminating editorial standards and converting network to propaganda apparatus”
The New Yorker Radio Hour · Oct 31, 2025
Jon Stewart on the Perilous State of Late Night and Why America Fell for Donald Trump
“Hired by David Ellison to run CBS News, raising concerns about editorial independence under Trump-aligned ownership”
The Oath and The Office · Oct 30, 2025
From Tariffs to Nukes — How Congress Can Stop Trump’s Power Grabs (with Rep. Ted Lieu)
“New management at CBS overseeing Face the Nation rebranding”
The Tim Dillon Show · Oct 11, 2025
465 - Marjorie Taylor Greene Emergency Podcast
“CBS News executive; referenced as having political agenda despite moderate public positioning”