Shari Redstone, controlling shareholder of Paramount, is eager to finalize a sale of her company to billionaire Larry Ellison's SkyDance, leading her to ask CBS News to postpone sensitive stories related to Donald Trump. This request has raised concerns about editorial independence at CBS, particularly after the departure of longtime 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens. Although Redstone's influence reportedly hasn't altered programming, it highlights the potential conflict between business interests and journalistic integrity within major media outlets, casting a shadow on CBS's commitment to unbiased reporting.
Shari Redstone's attempts to delay CBS News coverage of sensitive stories about Trump highlight concerns over journalistic independence related to the Paramount-Skydance deal.
The interference with editorial decisions at CBS News, as illustrated by the reluctance surrounding Trump stories, raises questions about media integrity.
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