CBS News Chief Bari Weiss Met BBC’s Justin Webb As She Eyes Global Hires

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EXCLUSIVE: Bari Weiss‘ interest in British journalists extends beyond CBS News‘ surprise hire of Sky News presenter Trevor Phillips, according to UK industry sources.

Weiss has spent time in London in recent months, where she has met with other presenters as she considers CBS News and The Free Press’ operations outside of the U.S.

Deadline hears that Weiss has had lunch with Justin Webb, the longtime BBC journalist, who hosts Radio 4’s Today show and the Americast podcast.

Although no specific job was on the table for Webb, sources said Weiss has expressed an interest in the

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