An ayoda on radio

  There were a number of figurative shrugs of the shoulder over Friday's announcement that CBS News was shutting down all of their radio operations on May 22 . Yet there was also significant chatter about the demise of the network that once was the broadcasting home of Edward R. Morrow and Walter Cronkite. Then again, as we reported yesterday, the current CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss was quoted as offering Cronkite as a "symbol of old thinking," stating if the network continues with its current traditions, “we’re toast.” Edward R. Murrow (Globe Photos) , Walter Cronkite Other famous voices from the past include Howard K. Smith (later at ABC), Harry Reasoner, Robert Trout, Lowell Thomas, Douglas Edwards, and Christopher Glenn. Howard K. Smith (Getty Images) , Harry Reasoner Robert Trout, Douglas Edwards (CBS Photo Arcrhive) Lowell Thomas (Brittanica) , Christopher Glenn It's worth noting what's being said around the country, particularly at some long-time...

  As reported by numerous outlets , CBS is shutting down their entire radio operation. It's one of several cost-cutting moves initiated by Bari Weiss, who took over as the Editor-in-Chief of CBS News last October. In a memo sent to staffers from Weiss and CBS President Cibrowski, the decision reflects the continued transformation of the network's news operation: Bari Weiss, Tom Cibrowski Today, we informed our CBS News Radio team and approximately 700 affiliated stations that we will end the service on May 22, 2026. Unfortunately, this decision means that all positions within the CBS News Radio team are being eliminated. We understand how difficult this news is for our staff and their colleagues, who have worked side by side with us to cover some of the most significant stories of our time. While this was a necessary decision, it was not an easy one. A shift in radio station programming strategies, coupled with challenging economic realities, has made it impossible to continue ...