Scott Pelley on Bari Weiss & His Last Days at '60 Minutes'
The article discusses the impact of 60 Minutes on journalism, highlighting its status as the most-watched television-news program in America. Scott Pelley, a former host of the show, is mentioned alongside other notable broadcast journalists who have worked on the program. The article also touches on Pelley's last days at 60 Minutes and his connection to Bari Weiss.
- ▪60 Minutes is the most-watched television-news program in America.
- ▪The show has been on the air since 1968 and has hosted many notable journalists.
- ▪Scott Pelley was a host of 60 Minutes until recently.
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| Original publisher | RealClearPolitics - Homepage |
| Canonical URL | https://www.realclearpolitics.com/2026/06/07/scott_pelley_on_bari_weiss_amp_his_last_days_at_60_minutes_701848.html |
| Publication time | Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:33:31 -0500 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-06-07T12:04:33.711Z |
| Last seen | 2026-06-07T12:04:33.711Z |
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It’s hard to overstate the impact of “60 Minutes” on journalism. It’s the most-watched television-news program in America. Since its debut on CBS in 1968, it’s been the home of some of the most-storied broadcast journalists, from Mike Wallace and Ed Bradley to Lesley Stahl, Anderson Cooper and, until this past week, Scott Pelley. Read Full Article ⟶
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