Ellison family
Coverage of Ellison family in the Nexus archive.
- Bari Weiss’s “60 Minutes” Hires Producer Who Downplayed Gaza Starvation, Justified Killing Journalists
Bari Weiss’s hire of Tanya Lukyanova for “60 Minutes” has drawn criticism due to Lukyanova’s past work downplaying Gaza starvation and justifying violence against journalists. The hiring reflects broader concerns about the right-wing shift of CBS News under Weiss and the Ellison family’s ownership.
- DoJ approves Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. deal, cementing Ellison family control of American media
The DoJ approved the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. deal, giving the Ellison family control of American media. The deal has raised concerns about the future of the film, television, and news industries.
- CBS' Tony Dokoupil to broadcast from Taiwan after failing to get China visa in time
CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil will broadcast from Taipei instead of Beijing this week after failing to obtain a Chinese visa in time, forcing the network to adjust its coverage plans for a major global summit. This setback comes as CBS Evening News continues to see declining ratings and faces scrutiny over its editorial direction and leadership experience.
- Paramount deal for CNN and Warner Bros. draws concerns about news independence
A proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. would place CNN and CBS News under the control of the Ellison family if approved by regulators, raising concerns about news independence.