Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
Operational Wind-down
Expected timeframe for the full cessation of radio broadcast operations.
Public Confirmation
News outlets confirm the scale of the cuts and the end of the radio service.
Layoff Announcement
CBS News internal memo details 6% staff reduction and radio closure.
Service Shutdown
CBS News officially announces the closure of its dedicated radio news service.
Radio Merger
CBS Radio merges with Entercom (now Audacy), though CBS News continues providing content.
World News Roundup Debuts
The iconic news program begins, setting the standard for broadcast journalism.
CBS Radio Founded
The Columbia Broadcasting System begins its radio network operations.
CBS News has announced a 6% reduction in its total workforce alongside the complete closure of its historic radio division. The move signals a major strategic pivot toward digital streaming as parent company Paramount Global seeks to streamline operations.
CBS News has announced the closure of its nearly century-old radio news service, marking a definitive shift away from traditional terrestrial broadcast. This move forces hundreds of local affiliates to seek new content partners and signals a total pivot toward digital-first audio strategies.
CBS News Radio, a cornerstone of American broadcast journalism for nearly a century, has announced it will cease operations. This move marks a definitive shift in Paramount Global’s strategy as it pivots away from legacy terrestrial distribution toward digital-first news and streaming platforms.