Bari Weiss

Journalist, Political Commentator, Editor

American Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist, Political Commentator, Editor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth25/03/1984
Age42 years
BirthplacePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Latest News about Bari Weiss

06/10/2025

Paramount Skydance acquired The Free Press, a controversial news outlet known for its critiques of mainstream media and 'woke' culture, for $150 million. Bari Weiss, a co-founder of the publication, was appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, marking a significant ascent in American media.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryBari Weiss is an American opinion journalist and political commentator known for her work at The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. She founded The Free Press and became the Editor-in-Chief of CBS News in October 2025. She is a prominent voice in critiques of mainstream media and 'woke' culture, and considers herself centre-left.

Personal Life

Sexual OrientationBisexual

Career

Key Roles
  • Editor of Opinion and Books at The Wall Street Journal (2013–2017)
  • Editor of Opinion and Culture at The New York Times (2017–2020)
  • Regular Columnist at Die Welt (since 2021)
  • Founder and Editor of The Free Press (2021–2025)
  • Editor-in-Chief of CBS News (since October 2025)
Notable Events
  • Appointed Editor-in-Chief of CBS News in October 2025 after Paramount Skydance acquired The Free Press.
  • Founded The Free Press (formerly Common Sense) in 2021 as an 'anti-woke' commentary platform.
  • Host of the podcast 'Honestly'.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She is known for her critiques of mainstream media and 'woke' culture.
2. She rose to prominence early in her career for campus campaigns alleging antisemitism.
3. She considers herself centre-left.
4. She was a former book critic and editor for The Wall Street Journal.
5. She previously worked as a leader and culture writer for The New York Times.
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