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orleans

(36,607 posts)
Sat Dec 13, 2025, 06:45 PM Saturday

looking to see what's on tv tonight and was a bit shocked to find what cbs is airing

the only thing i know about bari weiss is what i've heard olbermann say about her.
after seeing this a listing for this fucking "town hall" that is airing (with weiss and erika kirk) i feel olbermann has been right on the money.
goodbye cbs!

i googled olbermann and bari weiss and this is what AI wrote: (to give you a better idea rather than me just saying he doesn't like her)



Keith Olbermann has made numerous critical statements about Bari Weiss, particularly following her October 2025 appointment as editor-in-chief of CBS News after Paramount Skydance acquired her media company, The Free Press. Olbermann's criticism focuses on her qualifications, political viewpoints, and perceived negative impact on the news organization's integrity.

Key aspects of Olbermann's commentary on Weiss:

Lack of Qualifications: Olbermann has asserted that Weiss is unqualified for the editor-in-chief role, citing her background primarily as an opinion journalist rather than a traditional reporter or newsroom leader. Other critics have echoed this sentiment, pointing out she has "zero news experience" in a traditional sense.

"Dumbest Person in America": He has publicly called her the "dumbest person in America" in a congratulatory message regarding her new position at CBS News, a statement widely quoted in news coverage of the controversial appointment.

"Worst Persons in the World" Segment: Olbermann frequently includes Weiss in the "Worst Persons in the World" segment of his podcast, Countdown with Keith Olbermann, often criticizing her actions and editorial decisions at CBS.

Ideological Conflict: As a prominent liberal commentator, Olbermann views Weiss, whom sources describe as a "left-leaning centrist" or "anti-woke" provocateur, as a problematic figure to lead a major legacy news institution like CBS.

"Right-Wing Operative": He has aligned with other journalists who label her a "misinformation-peddling right-wing operative" who poses a threat to the network's journalistic standards.

The controversy surrounding Weiss's hiring and Olbermann's strong reaction are rooted in the ongoing debates about media bias, free speech, and the future of traditional news organizations.


indeed, goodbye cbs
fuck you cbs



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looking to see what's on tv tonight and was a bit shocked to find what cbs is airing (Original Post) orleans Saturday OP
John Oliver made that whole deal the central story in a recent episode of Last Week Tonight AZJonnie Saturday #1
The commercials were pretty good as an alternative to Ipecac syrup. progressoid Saturday #2

AZJonnie

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1. John Oliver made that whole deal the central story in a recent episode of Last Week Tonight
Sat Dec 13, 2025, 07:06 PM
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And covers it pretty well. Worth a watch (but then John always is )

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