CBS Gives Bari Weiss Blank Check for 60 Minutes
#CBSNews #60MinutesCBS gives Bari Weiss a "blank check" for 60 Minutes' promotional blitz after turmoil, including Scott Pelley's firing and bias allegations. The revamped season premieres September 13, serving as a "litmus test" for her leadership amid controversy. read more
60 Minutes hires New Yorker writer amid major overhaul
#60Minutes #CBSNewsCBS's 60 Minutes hires New Yorker writer Ariel Levy amid Bari Weiss-led overhaul, following high-profile exits. Levy brings nearly 30 years covering culture and gender to Season 59, premiering September 13, despite compressed summer production. read more
Bari Weiss hires Ross Douthat for 60 Minutes
#60Minutes #BariWeissBari Weiss hires Ross Douthat, Norah O'Donnell, and others at 60 Minutes after veteran exits. Critics question conservative influence, but Weiss defends editorial changes amid controversy over Trump and Israel coverage. read more
60 Minutes Names New Correspondents After Major Shakeup
#60Minutes #CBSNewsCBS's "60 Minutes" hired new correspondents for its 59th season, including Ross Douthat and Norah O'Donnell, two months after a major shakeup that dismissed several veteran staffers under new leadership. read more
60 Minutes staff anxious amid leadership shakeup
#CBSNews #60Minutes60 Minutes staff fear quality decline after Bari Weiss fired top correspondents and producers, including Scott Pelley. The show faces filler content and editorial tension ahead of its fall season. read more
Scott Pelley fired after accusing CBS editor of murdering 60 Minutes
#CBSNews #60MinutesScott Pelley was fired from 60 Minutes after accusing CBS News boss Bari Weiss of "murdering" the program. New executive producer Nick Bilton cited Pelley's "hostility" during a staff meeting, terminating him for cause effective immediately. read more
CBS anchor Pelley accuses boss of murdering 60 Minutes
#CBSNews #60MinutesScott Pelley accused CBS News editor Bari Weiss of "murdering" 60 Minutes during a staff meeting, blasting new executive producer Nick Bilton's qualifications amid tensions over firings and ideological shifts at the iconic news program. read more
Scott Pelley accuses CBS News head of murdering 60 Minutes
#CBSNews #60MinutesScott Pelley of "60 Minutes" accused CBS News head Bari Weiss of "murdering" the show, criticizing her changes and new producer Nick Bilton's "slender qualifications." Pelley argued Weiss lacks job qualifications, while CBS says leaders tried to privately engage him. read more
Anderson Cooper bids emotional farewell to 60 Minutes
#AndersonCooper #60MinutesAnderson Cooper bid farewell to 60 Minutes, hosting since 2006, urging preservation of its core quality. He praised change but hoped the show’s essence endures, highlighting its rare longevity and consistent excellence. read more
Anderson Cooper exits 60 Minutes with pointed jab
#AndersonCooper #60MinutesAnderson Cooper bid an emotional farewell to CBS's *60 Minutes* after 20 years, stressing editorial "independence" amid tensions with new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, who critics say has shifted the network rightward. read more
Anderson Cooper Bids Emotional Farewell to 60 Minutes
#AndersonCooper #60MinutesAnderson Cooper bid farewell to "60 Minutes" after 19 years, urging the show to preserve its core quality despite embracing change. The 58-year-old host signed off on Sunday, expressing hope the program maintains its excellence. read more
Bari Weiss Pushes MAGA Anchor Into 60 Minutes
#CBSNews #60MinutesBari Weiss plans to integrate CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil into 60 Minutes, aiming to break down silos and impose conservative-leaning editorial control, amid reports she bypassed veteran Lesley Stahl for a Netanyahu interview. read more
CBS turmoil as Lesley Stahl loses Netanyahu interview
#CBSNews #60MinutesCBS News editor Bari Weiss bypassed Lesley Stahl, giving a Netanyahu interview to Major Garrett, sparking backlash at 60 Minutes. The 84-year-old Stahl now considers leaving the network amid ongoing tensions over Weiss's controversial leadership changes. read more
Trump denies rapist label in explosive interview
#Trump #60MinutesIn a testy 60 Minutes interview, Trump lashed out at Norah O’Donnell for quoting a shooter’s manifesto calling him a “pedophile, rapist and traitor,” insisting, “I’m not a rapist. I didn’t rape anybody.” read more
Steve Kroft Slams 60 Minutes as Toxic Snake Pit
#60Minutes #MediaCultureLongtime 60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft called the show a "snake pit" and said he hated its competitive, toxic environment. He wouldn't repeat his 30-year tenure. The show faces changes under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. read more
Trump Calls for Termination of '60 Minutes' Amidst Fraud Allegations
#DonaldTrump #60MinutesDonald Trump calls for the termination of 60 Minutes, claiming the show defrauded the public. Accusations of editing bias and illicit funding from USAid turn into a $10m lawsuit, sparking a clash with CBS. read more
'60 Minutes' EP Stands Firm Against Trump Lawsuit Settlement
#60Minutes #TrumpLawsuitBill Owens, 60 Minutes' executive producer, stated on Monday that he would not apologize in a potential settlement with Donald Trump over a lawsuit regarding a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris. Paramount Global executives consider settling to ensure a merger with Skydance Media. read more
Trump Breaks Tradition: Refuses 60 Minutes Interview, Cites Concerns
#DonaldTrump #60MinutesDonald Trump refused to sit down with 60 Minutes, citing changing reasons: initially wanted to meet in Butler, Pennsylvania, then expressed concerns about fact-checking, and finally demanded an apology for a previous interview. read more
Donald Trump Cancels 60 Minutes Interview Over Disagreements
#Trump #60MinutesFormer President Trump has pulled out of an upcoming '60 Minutes' interview, pointing to disputes over fact-checking and the Hunter Biden laptop story. This decision adds to Trump's history of conflict with the program, as he continues to challenge media narratives. read more