The Press Box Bari Weiss’s First Day at CBS, Reporting on Mark Sanchez, and the GOAT-dom of Chris Berman
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Oct 6, 2025 The hosts dive into Bari Weiss's first day at CBS News, exploring her potential impact on the network amidst declining public trust in media. They discuss the misreporting surrounding Mark Sanchez's arrest and the pitfalls of breaking news on social media. Highlights include praise for Eric Collins's enthusiastic NFL debut and a nostalgic look at Chris Berman's legacy in sports broadcasting. Finally, they touch on the challenges of modern headline culture and the evolving landscape of audience trust.
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Ownership, Not Editors, May Drive Changes
- Bari Weiss will report directly to Paramount CEO David Ellison rather than CBS News leadership, shifting who controls editorial priorities.
- That direct ownership line creates risk of owner-driven editorial influence even without large programming overhauls.
TV News Is Harder To Rewire Than Print
- Changing TV news content is harder than launching an essay or podcast because of production and staffing complexity.
- It's easier for a new leader to kill stories than to add new ones across a large broadcast organization.
Who Are You Trying To Win Back?
- Restoring trust with skeptical Republicans or winning back disengaged Democrats requires clear audience strategy.
- Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker note that targeting one group risks alienating another and may not restore broad trust.
