CBS is struggling as a network, experiencing low ratings and criticism for biased coverage. Bari Weiss was hired to restore neutrality, but she faces backlash from staff over her choices, including Tony Dokoupil as the new evening anchor.
1. CBS has consistently ranked third among major networks, with concerns about its partiality and inaccurate stories tied to political agendas.
2. Weiss aims to shift CBS back to a neutral position, but some employees resist change, prioritizing personal biases over the network's survival.
3. There have been notable losses of experienced journalists, like Catherine Herridge, which reflects a broader cultural issue within CBS.
4. Critics have targeted Dokoupil on superficial grounds, such as being “too white, male, straight, and pro-Israel,” rather than evaluating his journalism skills.
5. Past incidents, like Lesley Stahl's laughter towards President Trump regarding the Biden scandal, have contributed to CBS's declining reputation among viewers, particularly those with moderate or conservative views.
6. Similar reactions at CBS mirror the resistance to change seen at other news organizations, where staff would opt for bias over job stability.
Despite these challenges, former employees hope that Weiss and Dokoupil can lead CBS back to its former reputation as a leading news organization.
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