CBS News shuts down its radio news service after nearly 100 years of operation
CBS News announced Friday it is shuttering its radio news service after nearly a century, with operations ending May 22, 2025. The closure is part of layoffs affecting about 6% of CBS News workforce, with the company citing challenging economic times and shifts in radio programming strategies. The service currently provides content to approximately 700 stations nationwide.
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“CBS News shutters storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era”ABC ABC News LEFT-CENTER
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“CBS News Radio is being dissolved after nearly 100 years as part of layoffs announced by Bari Weiss”NYP NY Post RIGHT
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