BREAKING: CBS Fires Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes (w/ Max Tani)
Scott Pelley has been fired from CBS's 60 Minutes following critical remarks about Bari Weiss and the show's new executive producer, Nick Bilton. Pelley accused Weiss of damaging the reputation of the newsmagazine. The decision has sparked discussions about the direction of the program and its leadership.
- ▪Scott Pelley was fired from CBS's 60 Minutes after criticizing Bari Weiss.
- ▪He accused Weiss of 'murdering' the venerated newsmagazine.
- ▪The firing has raised questions about the future direction of 60 Minutes.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 11 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 centre, 2 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ CBS fires veteran correspondent Scott Pelley amid turmoil over direction of '60 Minutes' — CNBC — Top
- ▪ Scott Pelley fired from ’60 Minutes,’ deepening turmoil at CBS News - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Scott Pelley Fired By CBS After Confrontation With New ‘60 Minutes’ EP — Forbes — Business
- ▪ 60 Minutes host Scott Pelley fired after accusing CBS chief of ‘murdering’ show — Washington Examiner
- ▪ ‘60 Minutes' Scott Pelley Out at CBS News — Real Clear Politics
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