CBS News Radio Ends Nearly Century-Long Broadcast

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CBS News Radio Ends Nearly Century-Long Broadcast

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CBS News Radio, a service that delivered news programming to an estimated 700 stations across the United States, concluded its operations on May 22, 2026. The network, which began in September 1927, was a precursor to the entire CBS network and played a significant role in American broadcasting history. It was known for its top-of-the-hour news roundups and featured legendary broadcasters such as Edward R. Murrow, Robert Trout, Charles Osgood, and Dan Rather.

The decision to shut down was announced on March 20, 2026, by CBS News President Tom Cibrowski and Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss, who cited “challenging economic realities” and evolving radio programming strategies as reasons for the closure. The company stated that it had become impossible to continue the service. This move resulted in the elimination of all 26 staff positions on the radio team.

The closure marks the end of an era for what many considered an American institution. While CBS sold its owned and operated radio stations in 2017, it continued to produce and distribute its network programs. The shift in advertiser preferences towards digital content, which allows for more targeted demographics, also contributed to the decline in radio ad revenue. Despite the closure of the traditional radio service, CBS News plans to remain involved in audio journalism through podcasting. Some former CBS News Radio employees have found new roles at other news services, including

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