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CBS News Cuts Ties with Veteran Journalist Lisa Ling Amid Massive Layoffs
31 Oct
Summary
- Lisa Ling, former co-host of The View, laid off from CBS News
- CBS News eliminated its Race & Culture Unit and canceled streaming shows
- Senior foreign correspondent Debora Patta and other correspondents also let go
In a significant shakeup at CBS News, the network has laid off veteran journalist Lisa Ling and other prominent personalities as part of a broader restructuring following its acquisition by Skydance.
Ling, a former co-host of The View, took to social media to announce that she was among the staffers let go in the massive layoffs. While she was not a full-time employee but rather a contributor, Ling expressed her sadness for those who had been working at the network for many years.
The changes at CBS News go beyond just Ling's departure. The network has also eliminated its Race & Culture Unit and canceled the streaming shows CBS Mornings Plus and CBS Evening News Plus. Additionally, senior foreign correspondent Debora Patta, who has been reporting on the war in Gaza, and correspondents Nikki Battiste and Janet Shamlian have also been laid off.
Despite the upheaval, Ling remains optimistic, stating that she is developing a new platform that will delve deeper into issues related to intergenerational strength and healing. The former CBS News contributor expressed pride in the work she had done for the network, including series on caregiving, psychedelic healing, and the state of spirituality.
