Prediction: Bari WEISS (& bosses ELLISONs) will go down the Chris LICHT playbook way.

[UTUSN]

Remember Chris LICHT who, incomprehensively COLBERT's executive producer, went over to CNN to do the bidding of (I forget who the buyer of CNN was) to, supposedly, move CNN to "the middle" (read, Wingnut/MAGAt)? He burned himself down in about 16 months.

Since the Wingnuttry/MAGAts have their very own Faux Propaganda Network and many other outlets, how do they even pretend to make sense of their longtime argument that they find a void for their side, that by being extreme Rightwing they are "balancing" the supposedly "vast Leftwing media" (rhetorical question)? So they take over one and another of their bugaboo outlets and perform their Reign of Terror and promptly crash and burn. Like ROBESPIERRE and the guillotine - whups, is this considered "Nazi" hyperbole?!

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Licht
Christopher Andrew Licht

CNN chairman and CEO
.... After the abrupt resignation of CNN president Jeff Zucker in February 2022, Licht was named his successor on February 26, 2022.[19][20][21]

On his first day as chairman and CEO of CNN, Licht sent a memo to all employees saying, "Sadly too many people have lost trust in the news media. I think we can be a beacon in regaining that trust by being an organization that exemplifies the best characteristics in journalism: fearlessly speaking truth to power, challenging the status quo, questioning ‘group-think’ and educating viewers and readers with straightforward facts and insightful commentary, while always being respectful of differing viewpoints. First and foremost, we should, and we will be advocates for truth."[22] One such method involves limiting CNN's use of the term "breaking news" to stories that have a significant importance.[23] Licht has expressed a desire to change negative perceptions of CNN among Republicans.[24]

In late 2022, Licht received criticism as CNN terminated the contracts of several long-time correspondents including Brian Stelter, John Harwood, and Jeffrey Toobin.[25] The Washington Post described the moves "as the latest evidence of a shift to a less politically charged tone under new leader Chris Licht."[25]

Licht was fired as CNN's president and CEO in June 2023 after The Atlantic revealed that employees had become unhappy with him over actions taken during his tenure.[26][27] ....

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[Fiendish Thingy]

1. We can hope, but the Ellison's are in control

AFAIK, the Ellison’s own the majority of shares in Paramount, and so even a shareholder revolt couldn’t force them to fire Weiss. Even if the stock value plummets, not sure that would change things if Ellison, like Bezos and WaPo, cares more about power and influence than he does about profits from what is a minor segment of his wealth.