While a lot has been said about CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss’ reported decisions, a portion of attention has turned to what could be her next gig. The much-discussed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery would put CNN under the former’s ownership. With that, it’s been alleged that Paramount CEO David Ellison could put Weiss in charge of the network. That remains to be seen but, right now, sources claim one veteran analyst will be “out” if Weiss does take control.
Thus far, it’s been alleged that Weiss would bring sweeping change to CNN if she were tasked with leading the network. Current and former staffers reportedly have thoughts on the notion of Weiss being put in the big seat. One person who’s been vocal about Weiss in general is analyst Brian Stelter and, per a new report from RadarOnline, Weiss would likely part ways with Stelter. The insider puts it as follows:
