Stephanie John

Journalist. Broadcast News Producer. Emmy winner, no kidding. If this is a true emergency, hang up and call 911.

[Brian Stelter @brianstelter]

Every day, people ask me about CBS and parent company Paramount. It happened again just now at an airport in Chicago. There's no avoiding the topic, since Paramount is trying to buy CNN's parent Warner Bros. Discovery.

So let me share what I say when I'm asked. I say CBS News is complicated right now. Paramount's corporate interests make it a lot more complicated. But the journalistic output is strong, and that's what matters most. I say, judge the programming, not the people.

It's fair to be skeptical of the changes Bari Weiss and co. are implementing. It's fair for the press to scrutinize Paramount's cozy relationship with the Trump administration.

But some of the narratives about CBS News in the David and Larry Ellison era are quite frankly out of control.

CBS News has not gone MAGA, despite a flood of progressive claims to that effect.

(I suspect that the people who act like Trump owns CBS now don't watch much CBS. Of course, it doesn't help that some conservative activists talk like CBS is "theirs" now. I doubt they're watching, either.)

The CBS newsroom is still doing what newsrooms do, despite the sometimes deafening noise about Weiss and her overhaul of the network news operation.

But there's a lot of misinformation on social media about what CBS is actually airing and reporting. My humble advice: Watch and read for yourself.

I watched last night's "Evening News," and Tony Dokoupil led with Trump's "retreat" amid backlash to the "anti-weaponization fund." Dokoupil showed video of January 6 rioters storming the Capitol in his tease. He didn't shy away from the latest bad news for the president.

In other words, the reality of CBS News does not match many of the perceptions.

Pointing that out is not a defense of Weiss or a dodge of the mini-scandals and self-inflicted wounds that have piled up in the nine months since Ellison hired her. It's just a statement of fact.

[Stephanie John @StephanieJohn_]

A thousand times WHAT HE SAID. Are you really going to votes yes to tax yourself to fund a train that creates traffic on city streets and doesn’t reduce it on the highway?

SMART has failed to reduce Highway 101 congestion
https://t.co/rB0gTNb34h

[Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom]

CPJ calls for a transparent investigation after an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle killed three journalists in central Gaza during the ongoing ceasefire:
⚪️Abed Shaat
⚪️Mohammad Qeshta
⚪️Anas Ghnaim

Read more ⤵️
https://t.co/mpQFcrMLXC

[Stephanie John @StephanieJohn_]

Sometimes I ask myself, as I’m sure @FoxNews does, “Am I using a TONIGHT super when millions of viewers have yet to pick their kids up from school for the day?”

[Stephanie John @StephanieJohn_]

Here's an idea @CNN: how about "CA POLLS CLOSE 8PM PT" where 23m voters will decide on a potential change to the makeup of the U.S. House? Surely EST folks can do the math for a change. Or shall we do another 12 hours on the NYC Mayor for the 325m Americans who do not live there?

[Stephanie John @StephanieJohn_]

Are we in North Korea?? The government is eliminating its critics. Look alive, people! #JimmyKimmel

[Brian Stelter @brianstelter]

Nexstar, which is already the biggest owner of US TV stations, is trying to get even bigger, acquiring Tegna in a $6.2 billion deal including debt. But this morning's announcement definitely isn't the last word on the matter... https://t.co/gvZGKfv0j0

[Stephanie John @StephanieJohn_]

Hey @CNN, where is your crews’ safety gear at these demonstrations? Paging @sagaftra!

[Stephanie John @StephanieJohn_]

@KristiNoem You are a liar of the highest order. If you had proof, you’d show it. All you have is some citations issued as she WALKED PAST A PROTEST. Both were dismissed, as you well know. And all these wannabe tough assess cheering you on are just putting their ignorance on prime display.

[UC San Diego @UCSanDiego]

UC San Diego @scids_ucsd researchers have created a new AI-driven model to improve breast cancer radiotherapy dose predictions, enhancing precision and patient care. 🔗 https://t.co/CRaGmI5l42 #AIinHealthcare #BehindEveryBreakthrough

[Stephanie John @StephanieJohn_]

But wait, what about her emails?? 😂😂

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

“A mack-truck-sized breach”: @JeffreyGoldberg discusses being accidentally added to a Trump administration group chat planning military strikes.

Read more in The Atlantic Daily: https://t.co/GEvKlE63Je

[Stephanie John @StephanieJohn_]

Columbia University rolls over and plays dead, but not before it sacrifices freedom of speech, academic freedom, and its dignity.
Reuters: Columbia agrees to Trump's demands in attempt to restore funding - https://t.co/jhIz0beZT3

[Stephanie John @StephanieJohn_]

@SethDavisHoops Oh Seth, friend, UCSD alum here. That’s a TRIDENT. The team is the Tritons. As in Triton, Greek god of the sea. But victory, yes please. 🔱 🏀

[Telemundo Kansas City @TelemundoKC]

El periodismo deportivo perdió a un grande.💙 Adán Manzano lideró Domina la Acción en Telemundo Kansas City con excelencia, dejando un legado imborrable, aunque él ya no está aquí, su profesionalismo y cariño siempre serán recordados.

[San Francisco 49ers @49ers]

A pillar in the community, an advocate for education and a leader in volunteerism.

For all he has done to serve the community, we are proud to recognize Curtis Robinson as our nominee for the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by @Nationwide 👏

[Stephanie John @StephanieJohn_]

💙@SFPD

[bettersoma @bettersoma]

Be clear here @SFPD

[Stephanie John @StephanieJohn_]

How about those @Lions!

[NFL @NFL]

AMON-RA ST. BROWN TD PASS TO JARED GOFF.

📺: #SEAvsDET on ABC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus and ESPN+

[bettersoma @bettersoma]

Remember this beauty @sfchronicle

[Stephanie John @StephanieJohn_]

Dear King Charles, if you guys still want us colonists, it seems we’ve changed our minds about the whole unchecked authority thing.

[Stephanie John @StephanieJohn_]

Nobody is above the l…. wait, what?