CBS News Radio to Shut Down
9 hours ago
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- CBS News Radio will shut down on May 22 after nearly 100 years of broadcasting.
- The decision is due to 'challenging economic realities' and shifts in radio programming strategies.
- About 700 affiliated stations carry CBS News Radio, and all radio team jobs will be eliminated.
- CBS News Radio has a historic legacy, covering major events since 1927, including WWII reports by Edward R. Murrow.
- The decline of radio was accelerated by TV, social media, and podcasts.
- Layoffs also occurred in other parts of CBS News, though the total number was not disclosed.
- CBS News leadership acknowledged the changing media landscape and the need for adaptation.