Paramount to acquire Free Press, hire Bari Weiss
Paramount is reportedly set to announce a deal to acquire The Free Press, the media company founded by Bari Weiss, and to install Weiss in a senior editorial role at CBS News. Reporting from Puck (via correspondent Dylan Byers) says the transaction could carry a price between $100 million and $200 million, Weiss would join CBS News as editor in chief reporting to new Paramount CEO David Ellison, and the announcement is expected on Monday; CBS and Paramount have been contacted for comment.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Paramount reportedly negotiating to buy The Free Press and announce the deal on Monday (per Puck/Dylan Byers).
- Reported price range for the acquisition: $100 million–$200 million.
- Bari Weiss would reportedly become 'editor in chief' at CBS News, reporting to Paramount CEO David Ellison; Tom Cibrowski is said to remain CBS News President.
📍 Contextual Background
- FOX News Channel averaged 3.3 million weekday primetime viewers through September 2025, compared to 3.1 million for CBS, 3.1 million for ABC, and 3.0 million for NBC.