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    Exodus begins at CNN over looming threat of Bari Weiss takeover: report


    Exodus begins at CNN over looming threat of Bari Weiss takeover: report

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    1. FreeHugs23 on

      With the very real possibility that Paramount’s pending $111 billion acquisition of CNN parent company Warner Bros. Discovery will be approved, CNN is about to witness the first major departure of its on-air talent.

      After Paramount took over CBS, the news division has been in a constant state of chaos under CBS News head Bari Weiss, which culminated in a mass purge of the staff of “60 Minutes.”

      According to the media watchdog Status, fears of a repeat were a contributing factor in popular host and legal analyst Paula Reid declining to sign a new contract despite a “generous renewal deal offered by network executives.”

      Oliver Darcy of Status writes she won’t be the last. Anderson Cooper, who departed “60 Minutes” after the Weiss takeover, is also reportedly considering his options.

      Reid, who spent a decade at CBS News before joining CNN, has watched firsthand how Weiss operates. According to sources, she has privately expressed alarm about the sweeping changes Weiss implemented at CBS and fears a similar demolition awaits CNN if Ellison gains control.

      During contract negotiations, Reid raised her concerns directly with CNN executives, “questioning how the network would operate under David Ellison’s ownership.” The executives, unable to offer concrete assurances about CNN’s future direction or leadership structure, proved unable to retain their rising star.

    2. SpaceCampDropOut on

      She’s doing exactly what she’s paid to do. This is how you know these people don’t believe in a soul.

    5. ButtSpelunker420 on

      CNN has been dog shit corporate both-sides bullshit for decades. Look no further than their biggest star Jake Tapper. Absolute phoney. I don’t give a shit if Bari turns it into the next CBS shit show. Legacy media is a sinking ship. Fuck em. 

    7. SoaringAcrosstheSky on

      CNN will lose all of its current viewers. They’re not interested is all the bullshit Bari Weiss peddles

    9. EvitaPuppy on

      I mean, it’s sad to see great legacy news go. But I don’t think cable is nearly as influential as it was 20 years ago. My guess, the talent in front and behind the scenes will find new and better places in the streaming world. Like YouTube. Or maybe Netflix will add news shows.

      Paramount spent way too much on old IP that really isn’t worth much. How many times am I going to watch an old TV show or movie?