The debut of “freeSpeech” on the CBS Evening News has been “less-than-auspicious,” Broadcasting & Cable says.

“Word from inside CBS News is that the segments have been unexpectedly labor-intensive, requiring some commentaries to be reshot and more than a little coaching for commentators who aren’t blessed with [Rush] Limbaugh’s natural charm.”

Sean McManus says “we’re going to continue to try it and see if it evolves.” But the item suggests the segment could be endangered…