CBS News Radio is closing its doors after almost a century on the air, ending a distinctive era in American journalism. In the farewell, Murrow’s mantle looms large as the closing sign‑off carried his spirit, concluding with the words “CBS News special report. I’m Christopher Cruz.” The last newscast rolled out late Friday night, marking the end of the network’s radio operation.
The shutdown was announced in March, with Paramount Skydance citing budget pressures as the driver behind the decision. The network noted that CBS News Radio once served about 700 affiliated stations, many of which have since migrated to ABC News for ongoing coverage.
Reflecting on Murrow’s legacy, veterans and contemporaries recalled London broadcasts during the blitz as a defining moment for broadcast journalism. Marvin Kalb, then 95, and Dan Rather offered memories of radio’s magic, while the Writers Guild of America, East criticized the move as a blow to essential reporting. The closure, executives said, aligns with broader changes in how radio programming is structured in the current media landscape.
Dating back to CBS’s founding in 1927, the network’s shutdown closes a long chapter in public news, underscoring how consolidation and cost pressures reshape access to national reporting.
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