Critics mock Bari Weiss's desire for sympathetic coverage amid CBS News turmoil
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Matt Schimkowitz
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This piece is a sarcastic, critical commentary on Bari Weiss's tenure at CBS News, highlighting the ratings collapse of CBS Evening News under her leadership (after installing Tony Dokoupil) and the staff revolt at 60 Minutes over her perceived deference to the Trump administration. The article mocks Weiss's desire for sympathetic journalists to hear her side of the story, suggesting the evidence of her failures speaks for itself. The content is truncated mid-sentence, indicating it may be a partial or paywalled excerpt.
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The A.V. ClubCritics mock Bari Weiss's desire for sympathetic coverage amid CBS News turmoilavclub.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledAny sympathetic journalist want to hear Bari Weiss out?
The buck stops with Bari Weiss, but when it comes to the spectacular downfall of CBS News, she would like someone, anyone, to hear her side of the story.
Sure, we could simply look at the results of her tenure, which include a ratings collapse for CBS Evening News, which cratered after Weiss installed Tony Dokoupil at the desk, or the staff revolt at 60 Minutes over her kowtowing to the Trump administration.
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