CBS News Appoints 19 New Contributors

CBS News has expanded its expertise by bringing on 19 new contributors. This significant addition was announced by Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, during an all-staff meeting. The contributors will appear across various CBS broadcasts and digital platforms, starting immediately.

Overview of New Contributors

The new contributors are well-established experts in diverse fields. Their areas of coverage include politics, health, arts, and national security, among others.

List of New Contributors

• Elliot Ackerman: A veteran with five tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Ackerman has authored multiple bestselling works.
• Peter Attia, MD: Founder of Outlive, Attia focuses on longevity and health through his medical practice and podcast.
• Masih Alinejad: An Iranian-American journalist advocating for women’s rights, Alinejad authored “The Wind in My Hair.”
• Arthur Brooks: A social scientist focused on happiness, he is a professor at Harvard and former president of the American Enterprise Institute.
• Roger Carstens: A retired U.S. Army colonel who served as Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs from 2020 to 2025.
• Caroline Chambers: Cookbook author and culinary expert, Chambers is known for her influential podcasts and recipe development.
• Clare de Boer: Chef and writer, de Boer has won multiple James Beard nominations for her culinary work.
• Sir Niall Ferguson: A senior fellow at Stanford, Ferguson is a prolific author and co-founder of various ventures.
• Roland Fryer, Jr.: A Harvard economist whose research influences policy, Fryer is a MacArthur fellowship recipient.
• Andrew Huberman, Ph.D.: A neuroscientist at Stanford, Huberman specializes in brain development and neural mechanisms.
• Coleman Hughes: Host of “Conversations with Coleman,” Hughes is known for his writings on race and public policy.
• Mark Hyman, MD: An advocate in functional medicine, Hyman leads multiple health initiatives and hosts a popular podcast.
• Janna Levin: A physicist with significant contributions to cosmology, Levin has authored both scientific and fictional works.
• Casey Lewis: A journalist and trend researcher focused on Gen Z, Lewis has previously edited for Teen Vogue and MTV.
• HR McMaster: A former national security advisor and lieutenant general, McMaster has authored several influential books.
• Patrick McGee: A technology journalist, McGee focuses on U.S.-China relations and has contributed to various major publications.
• Reihan Salam: President of the Manhattan Institute, Salam is also a contributor at multiple renowned publications.
• Lauren Sherman: A prominent fashion journalist, Sherman has covered the industry for leading publications.
• Derek Thompson: A journalist and author from The Atlantic, Thompson focuses on technology and societal changes.

These contributors not only enhance CBS News’ offerings but also bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the network’s audience.