Cancel Culture at CBS News
Bari Weiss has taken control of CBS News and recently fired Scott Pelley after a meeting where Pelley expressed his views. This decision has sparked discussions about the implications of cancel culture within the media. Critics argue that such actions undermine free speech and open discourse.
- ▪Bari Weiss has taken control of CBS News.
- ▪Scott Pelley was fired after expressing his views during a meeting.
- ▪The incident has raised concerns about cancel culture in the media.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:31:15 GMT |
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The TriadCancel Culture at CBS NewsAlso: Some words of caution about Graham Platner.Jonathan V. LastJun 03, 2026∙ Paid22SharePhoto Illustration by The Bulwark / Photos CBS, Shutterstock1. Enjoy the Bagels, Damnit.Last night, Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton fired Scott Pelley. This is good news. I’ll explain why in a minute, but first, I want to tell you a story.Once upon a time there was an Intellectual Dark Web of thinkers and academics who had to operate below the surface of public discourse because their ideas were so dangerous and shocking.
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