‘60 Minutes’ Was One Part Of CBS News That Still Worked. Bari Weiss Gutted It Anyway.
CBS News has made significant staffing changes to its iconic program '60 Minutes,' leading to concerns about its future. The recent firings, described as a 'bloodbath,' have drawn criticism from former staff who believe the show was not in need of such drastic measures. The changes are reportedly aligned with the wishes of political figures, raising questions about the influence of external pressures on journalistic integrity.
- ▪At least half a dozen staffers, including the executive producer and two correspondents, were fired from '60 Minutes.'
- ▪Former executive producer Bill Owens described the changes as a 'bloodbath,' indicating a severe restructuring.
- ▪Retired correspondent Steve Kroft suggested that the changes reflect the influence of Donald Trump, who has expressed a desire to see '60 Minutes' gone.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 18 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ Bari Weiss works to reinvent '60 Minutes,' CBS' most prestigious program — NPR — Business
- ▪ Bari Weiss Takes a Swing at the 60 Minutes Fortress — PJ Media
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BusinessMedia‘60 Minutes’ Was One Part Of CBS News That Still Worked. Bari Weiss Gutted It Anyway.ByMark Joyella,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Joyella is a former broadcast journalist who covers media.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 02:03pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.NEW YORK - DECEMBER 13: Three months after her husband was assassinated, Erika Kirk will open up about life, loss, the state of political discourse, and much more in A TOWN HALL WITH ERIKA KIRK, a one-hour town hall event moderated by Bari Weiss, CBS News' editor-in-chief. The special will be broadcast on Saturday, Dec.
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