Latest / Fresh Intelligence / EXCLUSIVE: Bari Weiss Blamed for 'CBS Evening News' Major Ratings Downfall - As New Boss Accused of Turning Network into 'State-run Media for Trump'
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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: White White's faces criticism amid declining ratings for CBS evening.
- 0:22[SPEAKER_00]: Bari White's is under fire for contributing to the decline of CBS evening news, which has seen viewership drop below 4 million since her appointment as editor-in-chief and the introduction of Tony Ducapal as anchor.
- 0:33[SPEAKER_00]: Recent Nilsen data indicates that the show's audience for the week ending March 13th averaged about 3.83 million, with a dismal 468,000 among the coveted 25-54-age demographic.
- 0:45[SPEAKER_00]: In contrast, rival programs ABC's World News Tonight and NBC Nightly News garnered nearly 8.48 million and 6.51 million viewers, respectively, during the same period.
- 0:57[SPEAKER_00]: Following Vise's takeover, previous anchors Maurice Dubois and John Dickerson departed.
- 1:03[SPEAKER_00]: In response to sinking ratings, Duke of Paul transition from CBS mornings to CBS evening news.
- 1:08[SPEAKER_00]: Despite these changes, the ratings have remained lackluster, leading critics to point accusatory fingers at twice.
- 1:15[SPEAKER_00]: One user on x-stated, it's because of Barry Weiss and her turning CBS news into state-run media for Trump, not really because of Tony.
- 1:23[SPEAKER_00]: Another added, Barry Weiss is running CBS into the ground, indicating a sentiment that vices leadership is the primary cause of the network struggles.
- 1:32[SPEAKER_00]: Wise has been accused of favoritism towards Trump, highlighted by a controversial decision to pull a critical 60-minute story shortly before it aired in December 2025.
- 1:42[SPEAKER_00]: Correspondent Sharon Alfonci criticized Wise's move, stating, pulling it now, is not an editorial decision.
- 1:49[SPEAKER_00]: It is a political one.
- 1:50[SPEAKER_00]: Wise defended the decision, expressing a commitment to respectful discourse within the newsroom.
- 1:56[SPEAKER_00]: Additionally, Wise faced backlash for an interview with Trump on 60 minutes that critics labeled a fluff piece.
- 2:02[SPEAKER_00]: Alligations have emerged regarding her hiring of Jeremy Adler, a former aide to Trump's rival Liz Cheney, prompting the White House to question her judgment.
- 2:10[SPEAKER_01]: The political tensions surrounding whyce have left many wondering about the future direction of CBS News under her leadership.