CBS News Radio has shuttered after almost 100 years on the air, as Paramount Skydance trims the network’s radio footprint. The move affects hundreds of affiliates that carried its updates and programs and marks a defining end for a once-dominant platform.
The farewell broadcast carried a nod to Edward R. Murrow, whose iconic sign-off lives on in the network’s legacy. The final update aired around 11:31 p.m. Eastern, as a CBS News anchor introduced a special report and named on‑air reporter Christopher Cruz.
In March, CBS and its new owners said the service would shut down, framing the decision as part of broader shifts in radio programming amid tight budgets. Veteran anchors and journalists reflected on the division’s history as the lights went down on the last broadcast.
Across the country, numerous outlets have already transitioned to ABC News for ongoing updates. CBS News Radio traced its roots to 1927 and stood as a backbone of the CBS brand for generations, a legacy observers say will be hard to replace.
The Writers Guild of America, East criticized the closure as shortsighted, warning that seasoned reporters and staffers will lose work. CBS News emphasized that the move responds to economic realities and changes in how audiences consume news.
For listeners who relied on the network, the night’s sign-off signaled the closing of an era, even as CBS News continues to publish and broadcast across other platforms.
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