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Glenn notes Weiss's personal charm and intelligence, emphasizing her success in building The Free Press into an influential platform. Yet, he warns that mainstream media—particularly legacy institutions like CBS—are characterized by internal factions and traditional hierarchies that resist outsider influence. History shows that newcomers, especially women and younger figures, often face hostility and marginalization in these environments.
The overarching concern is that Weiss’s ideological alignment with Ellison on key political issues makes her position vulnerable to pressure. Whether it’s CBS, with its deeply rooted culture, or the broader corporate media ecosystem, the risk of her voice being diluted or co-opted remains high.