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CBS Taps Conservative Policy Veteran for New Ombudsman Role

Kenneth R. Weinstein, who will review complaints about CBS News, was head of the right-leaning Hudson Institute, a think tank ...

CBS News appoints ombudsman to advocate for ‘journalistic integrity and transparency’ following controversies

Former Hudson Institute CEO Kenneth R. Weinstein is the new CBS News ombudsman under new Paramount ownership to review ...
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CBS’s new ombudsman used to be the head of a right-wing think tank

“Kenneth R. Weinstein, who has no experience overseeing news coverage, was an unexpected choice for the role…Installing an ombudsman at CBS News was one of Skydance’s commitments to the Trump ...
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Kenneth Weinstein on Mike Pompeo's Nomination for Secretary of State

Kenneth Weinstein talked about challenges facing CIA Director Mike Pompeo as he sought confirmation to become the next Secretary of State.
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CBS News announces ombudsman, fulfilling pre-Skydance merger pledge

Kenneth R. Weinstein, former president and CEO of Hudson Institute, will take over the role as part of a pledge Paramount and ...

CBS News' New Ombudsman Has Background and Duties That Differ From the Job's Traditional Definition

CBS News has appointed an ombudsman to investigate consumer complaints, although Kenneth Weinstein's background and duties ...