A media expert has criticized CBS News for its declining performance under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, citing historic low ratings and staff exodus.Oliver Darcy, a former CNN reporter, detailed the network's struggles during an interview, noting that CBS Evening News now attracts fewer than four million viewers—a stark contrast to previous years.The morning show hosted by Gayle King also recorded its worst June and May ratings on record.

Weiss's tenure has led to significant changes, including the replacement of 60 Minutes' longtime anchors like Anderson Cooper and Sharyn Alfonsi, as well as the elimination of its comprehensive ethics handbook in favor of a brief patriotic statement.

Darcy emphasized that these three flagship programs—CBS Evening News, 60 Minutes, and the morning show—are central to evaluating Weiss's leadership.The article highlights broader concerns about CBS's credibility and editorial direction under her guidance.