CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss and President Tom Cibrowski announced that the network will cut about 6% of its staff and close CBS News Radio. The radio station has operated for nearly 100 years.
“We recognize that this is a difficult time for those who will be leaving CBS News,” Weiss and Cibrowski said in a memo to staff. “Because these aren’t just names on a list. They are talented, committed colleagues who have been critical to our success. We’ll treat them all with care and respect.”
“It’s no secret that the news business is changing radically, and that we need to change along with it,” they wrote, later adding that this “means some parts of our newsroom must get smaller to make room for the things we must build to remain competitive. But these are very hard choices and today is a difficult day.”
“This is a tough message to receive at any time, and especially in the middle of an exceptionally intense news cycle,” the message read. “This organization is working its heart out to deliver for our audience. We’re so grateful to all of you, and we thank you for handling this difficult news with compassion.”
A separate memo from the CBS officials and shared by journalist Brian Stelter said that the CBS News Radio team and about 700 affiliated stations will end on May 22, 2026. “Unfortunately, this decision means that all positions within the CBS News Radio team are being eliminated,” the memo states. “We understand how difficult this news is for our staff and their colleagues, who have worked side by side with us to cover some of the most significant stories of our time.”
