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Anti-Woke New CBS Boss Eyeing Fox News’ Bret Baier for Key Position… as Bari Weiss ‘Quietly Canvassing’ for Top Conservative Amid Major Revamp

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**CBS News’ New ‘Anti-Woke’ Boss Eyes Fox News’ Bret Baier for Top Talent Amid Viewer Exodus**

*Published Oct. 24, 2025, 5:30 p.m. ET*

The anti-woke new boss at CBS News is reportedly setting her sights on right-wing Fox News for fresh talent, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Bari Weiss, who was recently appointed to shake things up at CBS News, has her eye on Fox star Bret Baier as CBS Evening News continues to lose viewers amid a perceived left-leaning slant in recent months.

### ‘Quietly Canvassing’ for Baier

Weiss, 41, was brought on board by David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount—the parent company of CBS—to revamp the network’s programming, including staples like *60 Minutes*.

According to Olivier Darcy’s Status newsletter, Weiss has been “quietly canvassing” for a major makeover of CBS’s flagship nightly news broadcast, with Baier’s name mentioned as a potential new anchor. However, Baier is under contract with Fox News until 2028, making his immediate availability unlikely, Darcy noted.

### Both Sides of the Aisle

Bret Baier has been a familiar face on Fox News since joining the network in 1998 as Atlanta bureau chief and correspondent. After serving as Fox’s Pentagon and White House correspondent, he has anchored *Special Report with Bret Baier* since 2009.

Baier earned widespread praise for a tough 2023 interview with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, pressing the Republican on various issues including Trump’s claims that the 2020 election was rigged. Baier also demonstrated his interviewing skills with Trump’s 2024 Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, giving one of her few challenging sit-downs—an exchange described as “contentious” over immigration and border security.

### A ‘Champion of Principled Journalism’

Weiss was hired with a clear mission: to restore balance at CBS News after the network was accused of being overly woke. When announcing Weiss’s appointment on October 6, Ellison said, “We believe the majority of the country longs for news that is balanced and fact-based, and we want CBS to be their home.” He called Weiss a “proven champion of independent, principled journalism.”

Before joining CBS, Weiss worked as an opinion writer at *The New York Times* but resigned in 2020, citing “constant bullying” in an “illiberal environment.” A Pittsburgh native, she went on to build her profile in online journalism, co-founding the newsletter *The Free Press* in 2021. The newsletter grew into a media company, which was purchased earlier this year by Ellison’s Paramount Skydance for $150 million.

### Revamping CBS Evening News

Weiss’s task includes righting the ship at CBS’s flagship evening news program. The show underwent a significant overhaul in January before her arrival. Longtime anchor Norah O’Donnell, who had held the seat since 2019, was replaced by co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois.

The revamped format took on a more magazine-style approach, featuring Washington D.C. correspondent Margaret Brennan and weather reporter Lonnie Quinn. However, the changes misfired with viewers, resulting in a notable exodus. O’Donnell had an audience of 4.8 million viewers, which has since dropped to 4.1 million.

### ‘Bias’ Concerns at *60 Minutes*

Weiss has also started making waves at the venerable news magazine *60 Minutes*. After a recent staff meeting, she reportedly asked the correspondents, “Why does the country think you’re biased?” The New York Times described the question as creating a moment of “stunned awkwardness” in the room.

The program has faced legal troubles, as former President Trump sued *60 Minutes* in October 2024, alleging “deceptive conduct” by claiming the show edited an interview with Vice President Harris to make her answers appear more articulate during the campaign. CBS and Paramount Global settled with Trump for $16 million in August.

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As Bari Weiss works to revitalize CBS News with a more balanced, principled approach, all eyes will be on whether the network can reclaim its audience—and if Bret Baier will make an unlikely jump from Fox News to lead the charge.
https://radaronline.com/p/anti-woke-cbs-boss-bari-weiss-eyeing-fox-news-bret-baier-key-position/

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Jesse Watters Steamrolls Tarlov’s ‘Both Sides’ Fascist Rhetoric Narrative [WATCH]

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Fox News host Jesse Watters challenged Democratic strategist Jessica Tarlov during a broadcast of *The Five* on Friday, saying he no longer takes issue with Democrats labeling Republicans as fascist because the term has become routine and uncontrollable.

The exchange occurred during a panel discussion about political violence following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Some Democrats have attempted to link Republicans and former President Donald Trump to the rise in violence, a claim Watters dismissed.

Tarlov referenced Trump’s recent criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris, noting that Trump himself had called her a fascist. Watters interrupted her response, saying, “He’s only saying Kamala’s fascist because he ran out of things that she was dumb. That’s your word. He was just making fun of it. But Jessica, just listen.”

Tarlov pushed back, responding, “No, it was literally my turn. I do mind, deeply.”

The tense exchange highlighted how partisan divides have remained sharp since the 2024 election. During the campaign, Harris and her allies accused Trump of fascism, while President Joe Biden said Trump should be locked up. These statements followed the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt against Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

The gunman, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire on the crowd, killing volunteer fire chief Corey Comperatore. Trump was struck by a bullet that grazed his ear.

Watters argued that Democrats’ use of the “fascist” label has lost meaning. “You guys have called us this word a lot. You can’t control yourselves. We can’t control you. Nancy [Pelosi] can’t. No one can. At this point, say it. Say it all you want. I’m done complaining about it because we look weak when we complain,” Watters said.

He continued, “Please don’t say it. We’re warning you. It’s putting people in danger. Everyone’s getting shot. Their cars are getting firebombed. Conservatives can’t give a speech at a college. I’m done with saying it. You guys are going to say it.”

Watters added, “It kind of reminds me of little kids when they call you a name and then you react. They’re like, ‘Oh, we’re going to call that name again.’ So we’re done. Call us whatever you want. Call us the F-bomb. Call us the real F-bomb. I don’t care anymore.”

The issue of political rhetoric resurfaced after a second attempt on Trump’s life was uncovered on September 15, 2024, when Secret Service agents arrested Ryan Routh outside Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Agents reported Routh was hiding in bushes with an AK-47-style rifle.

Democrats have continued to portray Trump’s administration as a threat to democracy since the start of his second term. This debate has spilled into the media, where Disney-owned ABC indefinitely suspended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel after he made remarks about Kirk’s alleged shooter, sparking renewed criticism of the network’s handling of political commentary.

Polling data reflects divisions in public opinion. According to a survey conducted by Napolitan News Service, 26 percent of Americans aged 18 to 34 said the country is better off now that Charlie Kirk has been killed, though respondents also acknowledged it is always difficult to wish ill of another human being. Among Democrats, 24 percent agreed with the sentiment.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/09/jesse-watters-steamrolls-tarlovs-both-sides-fascist-rhetoric-narrative-watch/