CBS News chief Bari Weiss ‘doesn’t listen to anyone,’ insider reveals as ratings plummet CBS News has been struggling to bring in viewers for its flagship programs The Independent UK · Oct 6
‘60 Minutes’ returns with new faces after CBS turmoil The long-running newsmagazine "60 Minutes" launched its new season with significant changes. Several prominent correspondents and its top producer departed the program recently. These shifts follow a broader shake-up at CBS News under new leadership. The program acknowledged these changes briefly during its season premiere broadcast. "60 Minutes" aims for… The Economic Times · Sep 14
‘60 Minutes’ returns with total silence on mass firings and behind-the-scenes chaos The venerable newsmagazine “60 Minutes” opened its 59th season on CBS-TV on Sunday night The Independent UK · Sep 14
Ex-60 Minutes managing editor says fired staffers ‘refused to be accomplices’ in show’s ‘destruction’ Guy Campanile addresses ouster in Facebook post and says ‘we were told to leave because we insisted on doing our jobs’ The Guardian - US · Sep 8
60 Minutes Source On Why There’s Been ‘Utter Incompetence’ Since Bari Weiss Began Running The Show The 60 Minutes rumors are still coming. Cinemablend · Aug 31
The ghost of “60 Minutes” Former correspondents Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi may be teaming up to get the last word Salon · Aug 8
Stephen Colbert’s producer daughter exits 60 Minutes amid Bari Weiss’s tumultuous CBS shake-up Madeleine Carlisle has reportedly worked on the flagship show since 2022 The Independent UK · Aug 5
Backlash Feels Like It's Everywhere For Bari Weiss, But One Broadcaster Has A Different Take This perspective on Weiss varies from others. Cinemablend · Aug 4
60 Minutes producer scolds staff about leaks - then sees email promptly leaked Bari Weiss’ handpicked 60 Minutes leader Nick Bilton sent a 734-word email to staff over the weekend that was leaked to Status The Independent UK · Aug 4
Scott Pelley lands prestigious new role after Bari Weiss’s CBS shake-up Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, two correspondents recently ousted from "60 Minutes," will be moving from the newsroom to the classroom The Independent UK · Aug 4
Ex-60 Minutes boss wants to create rival broadcast with fired staffers: report A new current affairs program is reportedly being pitched to streaming giants and could involve talent frozen out or dismissed by controversial CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss The Independent UK · Aug 3
No TV experience? At CBS News, that’s no problem The conservative columnist Ross Douthat is the network’s latest perplexing hire – but the move is in line with the new leadership The Guardian - US · Jul 30
Bari Weiss makes surprising new hires at 60 Minutes after exodus of veteran journalists Since Bari Weiss became editor-in-chief, a number of 60 Minutes veterans have departed, including Scott Pelley and Anderson Cooper The Independent UK · Jul 29
60 Minutes adds new correspondents and contributors after key departures New York Times opinion columnist Ross Douthat has been named a correspondent, while Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni and Trevor Phillips have been named contributors The Guardian - US · Jul 28
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Bari Weiss’ CBS Evening News woes worsen as ABC’s David Muir surges past her anchor in ratings CBS News continues to face a series of setbacks and a decline in viewership since Bari Weiss was named editor-in-chief last year
The Guardian - US · Jul 25 Cecilia Vega of 60 Minutes says she felt pressure from CBS to add ‘political bias’ Vega made remarks to ABC’s John Quiñones at National Association of Hispanic Journalists conference
The Independent UK · Jul 24 Ex-60 Minutes correspondent raises concern over Bari Weiss’ team pushing its agenda on news investigations Cecilia Vega said she was ‘scared to be talking’ but said that there ‘is a lot at stake’
Cinemablend · Jul 20 Insiders Drop Claims About What Anderson Cooper Will Do If CBS News’ Bari Weiss Runs CNN The longtime host allegedly has strong feelings.
Cinemablend · Jul 18 New Report Includes Claims About How CBS News’ Bari Weiss Has Changed Since The 60 Minutes Firings Employees are supposedly witnessing a new Weiss.
The Independent UK · Jul 8 Bari Weiss sidelines yet another 60 Minutes veteran in favor of her own pick, report says Senior Foreign Correspondent Holly Williams was supposed to conduct an interview with British politician Nigel Farage, but Weiss chose her colleague Trevor Phillips instead
Cinemablend · Jul 6 Why 60 Minutes Staffers Are (Allegedly) Becoming ‘Increasingly Anxious’ Ahead Of The New Season Employees are supposedly not happy.
Cinemablend · Jul 4 Will CBS News’ Bari Weiss Run CNN After The Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger? Here’s The Latest There are some factors to consider.
The Independent UK · Jul 3 60 Minutes staff are ‘increasingly anxious’ that Bari Weiss’ ousters of top talent will impact the show’s quality Longtime correspondent Scott Pelley was terminated in June after wave of firings
Cinemablend · Jun 30 60 Minutes Vet Speaks Out About ‘Forced Departures’ Of Staffers Amid His Own CBS News Exit The long-running show has lost another employee.
The Independent UK · Jun 30 Another 60 Minutes veteran leaves Bari Weiss’ CBS News as exodus of talent continues Longtime 60 Minutes producer Henry Schuster took a shot at CBS’s editor-in-chief Bari Weiss while announcing he would be leaving the show