Weiss eyes Fox’s Bret Baier as potential ‘CBS Evening News’ anchor: Report
Bari Weiss aims to boost CBS Evening News ratings by considering Fox News anchor Bret Baier despite his Fox contract through 2028, signaling a strategic editorial shift.
- Bari Weiss, CBS News Editor-in-Chief, is considering Fox News Anchor Bret Baier to potentially anchor the CBS Evening News, according to sources from the network.
 - Weiss has also thought about bringing in other candidates including Anderson Cooper and Norah O'Donnell for the anchor position.
 - Bret Baier has an annual salary of $14 million and signed a contract extension with Fox News through 2028, making a move unlikely.
 - CBS News staffers expressed concerns about Weiss's lack of experience in broadcast journalism as she reconfigures the network's operations amid reported layoffs.
 
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Bari Weiss Reportedly Wants to Hire Bret Baier Away from Fox News for CBS Evening Anchor Job
The big eye of CBS News might be turning to Fox for its next infusion of talent. Bari Weiss, the new, reform-minded editor in chief of CBS News is reportedly […] The post Bari Weiss Reportedly Wants to Hire Bret Baier Away from Fox News for CBS Evening Anchor Job appeared first on The Western Journal.
CBS News Allegedly Looking At Fox News Anchor To Host Flagship Evening Program
Bari Weiss, the new editor-in-chief of CBS News, is reportedly looking to make significant moves in her first few weeks on the job. According to reports, Weiss is looking at a few big names to potentially lead the network’s flagship evening news program. Fox News anchor Bret Baier is allegedly one of those names. The rumor was first reported by Oliver Darcy’s Status newsletter. BREAKING: CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss is reportedly plottin…
CBS News Allegedly Looking At Fox News Anchor To Host Flagship Evening Program * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
Bari Weiss, the new editor-in-chief of CBS News, is reportedly looking to make significant moves in her first few weeks on the job. According to reports, Weiss is looking at a few big names to potentially lead the network’s flagship evening news program. Fox News anchor Bret Baier is allegedly one of those names. The rumor was first reported by Oliver Darcy’s Status newsletter. BREAKING: CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss is reportedly plottin…
REPORT: CBS Eyeing Beloved Fox News Host For Primetime Role
CBS News might be trying to pull off one of the biggest media coups in recent years — by luring one of Fox News’ most respected anchors away from the network. Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss has her eyes on Bret Baier, the longtime host of “Special Report” and Fox’s chief political anchor, according to a report from Status News. Weiss has reportedly discussed the idea internally with colleagues and executives as part of a larger shake-up that could i…
Weiss eyes Fox's Bret Baier as potential 'CBS Evening News' anchor: Report
Bari Weiss, the new editor-in-chief of CBS News, is reportedly eyeing fresh talent to anchor the network’s flagship evening newscast — including Bret Baier of Fox News. Baier’s candidacy was first reported by the media news website Status, which revealed Weiss has been “quietly canvassing” for a new face for "CBS Evening News." But at least one potential obstacle could prevent or at least delay Baier’s hiring. According to Status, Baier’s contra…
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