David Klion

Joining the conversation is David Klion, a columnist for The Nation and contributing editor to Jewish Currents, who dives into Bari Weiss's controversial rise in media. They explore how Weiss’s lavish backing by billionaires shapes her influence at CBS News. Klion shares his concerns about her editorial choices and the implications of her anti-woke stance. The discussion also covers her journey through key media outlets and the challenges facing traditional news as Weiss assumes her new role.

David Klion, contributing editor at Jewish Currents and columnist at The Nation, maps Bari Weiss’s rise from liberal institutions to leading CBS News. He discusses her political shift, the role of Free Press and funders in amplifying anti‑woke ideas, the 60 Minutes controversy, management failures at CBS, and what her tenure might mean for the future of legacy media.

David Klion, a writer and editor known for critiquing liberal Zionism, discusses the recent upheaval in American Jewish identity following the Gaza conflict. He delves into the collapse of the liberal Zionist project and how the events of October 7 forced a reckoning among its supporters. Klion highlights the generational shift within American Judaism, the institutional failures of public figures to hold themselves accountable, and the rise of new voices in media. His insights provide a thought-provoking examination of the deepening fractures within American liberalism.