Bari Weiss Reportedly Pursuing Brett Baier and Scott Jennings for CBS

CBS Talent Acquisition Rumors

• 🎯 Bari Weiss, the new CBS Editor-In-Chief, is reportedly seeking to recruit new talent for CBS.
• 📰 Reports suggest Weiss has spoken with Fox News anchor Brett Baier about potentially hosting the CBS Evening News.
• 🗣️ Baier has publicly stated he is flattered but has a multi-year contract with Fox and is happy there.

Scott Jennings Eyed by CBS

• 🔍 Semafor is reporting that Weiss is also interested in CNN personality Scott Jennings.
• 📍 Jennings, a former Bush administration staffer, reportedly visited Weiss at CBS's New York headquarters.
• 📺 Jennings has gained prominence on CNN for defending President Trump and sparring with Democrats on evening shows.

CBS and Paramount Shakeups

• 📉 CBS Evening News anchor John Dickerson will be leaving at the end of the year.
• 💸 Paramount CBS's parent company has reportedly begun laying off over 2,000 employees.

Analysis of Potential Hires

• 💡 The hosts discuss the talent and respect Brett Baier commands, noting he would be great at CBS or anywhere.
• 📈 Scott Jennings is praised for his ability to articulate the MAGA perspective and defend Trump's actions on a liberal network like CNN.
• 🤔 The hosts ponder the logistics and financial implications of hiring Baier, given his estimated $15 million salary, especially amidst layoffs.
• 📍 It's noted that Jennings might have more flexibility to leave his contract than Baier.
• 🎤 The discussion touches on the difference between a network contributor and a main anchor, and the potential for Jennings to find a role at CBS beyond hosting the evening news.