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Rather dismissed Weiss’s experience, emphasizing her lack of traditional reporting credentials—never having worked in television news, nor leading extensive staff. Meanwhile, Weiss’s supporters highlight her journalistic independence and ability to challenge the orthodoxy—traits they see as vital to rejuvenating CBS’s credibility.
The Power Struggle Within CBS
Underlying the public spat is a deeper power struggle. Weiss reports directly to David Ellison, founder of Sky Dance and owner of CBS, bypassing the traditional hierarchy. This unusual reporting line suggests internal mistrust or a calculated effort to insulate Weiss from potential pushback from the outgoing CBS leadership.