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What does it mean for American media when someone like Bari Weiss is tapped to lead one of the country’s legacy news outlets? Rafael Mangual, Jesse Arm, Carolyn Gorman, and Kerry Soropoulos analyze Paramount’s acquisition of The Free Press and the appointment of Weiss as editor-in-chief of CBS News. The panel explores Weiss’s track record of challenging orthodoxies and what her rise signals for journalism’s future. They also discuss California’s shifting political dynamics, spotlighting Representative Katie Porter’s potential gubernatorial run and viral "crash out" with a staffer.
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00:00 Bari Weiss's New Role As CBS News Editor-In-Chief
03:00 The Impact of Bari Weiss on Media Landscape
05:53 Personal Anecdotes and Experiences with Bari Weiss
08:59 Debate Culture and the Importance of Open Dialogue
12:02 The Role of Institutions in Shaping Public Discourse
14:54 Analysis of Recent Debates and Their Significance
19:35 The Importance of Thoughtful Journalism
20:49 Katie Porter and Verbally Attacking Her Staffer
22:36 Political Accountability and Leadership Expectations
24:33 The Implications of Political Behavior
28:35 Potential Candidates for California's Governorship
32:18 The Role of Media in Political Narratives
What does it mean for American media when someone like Bari Weiss is tapped to lead one of the country’s legacy news outlets? Rafael Mangual, Jesse Arm, Carolyn Gorman, and Kerry Soropoulos analyze Paramount’s acquisition of The Free Press and the appointment of Weiss as editor-in-chief of CBS News. The panel explores Weiss’s track record of challenging orthodoxies and what her rise signals for journalism’s future. They also discuss California’s shifting political dynamics, spotlighting Representative Katie Porter’s potential gubernatorial run and viral "crash out" with a staffer.
Get the best of City Journal, delivered weekly:
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Rafael Mangual: https://x.com/Rafa_Mangual
Jesse Arm: https://x.com/Jesse_Leg
Carolyn Gorman: https://x.com/CarolynGorman_
00:00 Bari Weiss's New Role As CBS News Editor-In-Chief
03:00 The Impact of Bari Weiss on Media Landscape
05:53 Personal Anecdotes and Experiences with Bari Weiss
08:59 Debate Culture and the Importance of Open Dialogue
12:02 The Role of Institutions in Shaping Public Discourse
14:54 Analysis of Recent Debates and Their Significance
19:35 The Importance of Thoughtful Journalism
20:49 Katie Porter and Verbally Attacking Her Staffer
22:36 Political Accountability and Leadership Expectations
24:33 The Implications of Political Behavior
28:35 Potential Candidates for California's Governorship
32:18 The Role of Media in Political Narratives
