CBS News Shutting Down Famed Radio Network

Move by Bari Weiss is part of a fresh wave of layoffs and restructuring

Mar. 20, 2026 at 8:57pm

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CBS News is shutting down its radio news service, which will cease operations on May 22. This means the end of CBS News Radio's feeds to roughly 700 affiliates, including the long-running World News Roundup, which has been on the air since 1938. The company cited changing programming strategies at stations and "challenging economic realities" as making the service unsustainable.

Why it matters

The shutdown of the CBS News radio network marks the end of an era for the company, which built its reputation on radio news coverage. This decision is part of a broader restructuring at CBS News, which is facing falling TV ad revenue as viewers shift to streaming and social platforms.

The details

In a staff memo, CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss and CBS News president Tom Cibrowski announced that all positions within the CBS News Radio team are being eliminated. They framed the reductions as part of a pivot toward digital growth, saying new audiences are emerging "in new places." The move lands alongside fresh cuts across the CBS News division, with a new round of layoffs expected to hit about 6% of employees.

  • CBS News Radio will cease operations on May 22, 2026.
  • The World News Roundup has been on the air since 1938.

The players

Bari Weiss

CBS News editor in chief.

Tom Cibrowski

CBS News president.

Edward R. Murrow

Former anchor of the World News Roundup.

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What they’re saying

“Unfortunately, this decision means that all positions within the CBS News Radio team are being eliminated.”

— Bari Weiss, CBS News editor in chief

“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.”

— Tom Cibrowski, CBS News president

What’s next

More restructuring is likely as parent company Paramount moves to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery and align CBS News with CNN.

The takeaway

The shutdown of the CBS News radio network is a significant shift for the company, reflecting the broader changes in the media landscape as viewers and listeners migrate to digital platforms. This decision is part of a larger restructuring at CBS News as it seeks to adapt to the evolving media environment.