Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Shari Redstone Comments on Bari Weiss, Kimmel, and Paramount
Shari Redstone, after selling her family's company, shared her views on several media-related topics.
She mentioned she thinks Bari Weiss would be a good fit for CBS, possibly bringing new viewpoints.
Redstone defended Paramount's settlement with Donald Trump, saying it was to avoid further legal trouble and move the company forward.
She also stated the need for more responsible content on air, mentioning the Disney's cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live.
She discussed the role of standards and accountability within newsrooms.
Shari Redstone commented on media topics at the Axios Media Live Conference.
Redstone sees Bari Weiss as a potential 'good voice' for CBS.
She defended Paramount's settlement with Donald Trump.
Redstone thinks that media companies need to be thoughtful of the content they are putting on air.
Redstone invested in Israeli studio Sipur and became chair.
- Who
- Shari Redstone
- What
- Commented on various media topics, including Bari Weiss, Jimmy Kimmel, and the Paramount-Skydance merger settlement.
- When
- In her first public appearance since selling her family company.
- Where
- Axios Media Live Conference in New York
- Why
- To discuss current media landscape and her perspective.
- Event
- Axios Media Live Conference in New York
- Key Figure
- Shari Redstone
- Company
- Paramount
- Merger
- Paramount-Skydance
- Topics
- Bari Weiss, Jimmy Kimmel, Donald Trump