Former ‘60 Minutes’ Staffers Unload on Bari Weiss: ‘Everything She’s Touched Has Turned to S—’
'60 Minutes' faces internal upheaval as staffers criticize Bari Weiss amid leadership changes and firings
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Coverage highlights recent firings, including Jeff Pelley, and Lesley Stahl’s retention under a new two-year deal. CEO David Ellison has pledged to uphold editorial independence, though former staffers’ claims suggest ongoing tensions over editorial direction. Coverage emphasizes the turmoil at *60 Minutes*, with outlets like *Variety*, *The New York Times*, and *USA Today* reporting on staff departures and Stahl’s continued role.
Fox News and *The Mercury News* focus on the show’s perceived political leanings, while *People.com* and *The New York Post* detail Stahl’s recent remarks to remaining staff. Opinion pieces, such as one in *Eastern Arizona Courier*, frame the controversy within broader debates about media bias. Watch for further staff reactions, potential shifts in *60 Minutes*’ editorial approach, and how CBS’s broader ratings—including *CBS Evening News*—may reflect the fallout.
Ellison’s pledge of independence will be closely scrutinized as the show navigates internal dissent and external criticism.
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Quick answers
Who is Bari Weiss and why are former staffers criticizing her?
Bari Weiss is a former *60 Minutes* producer whose influence has been cited by departing staffers as a factor in recent controversies, though specific details of her role or the criticisms remain limited to broad allegations in coverage.
What recent changes have occurred at *60 Minutes*?
Jeff Pelley and two other staffers have been fired, while Lesley Stahl has signed a new two-year deal to remain with the show. CEO David Ellison has reaffirmed editorial independence, but the firings and staffers’ public remarks suggest ongoing instability.
How is this affecting *60 Minutes*’ ratings or reputation?
Coverage does not yet specify direct impacts on ratings, but the turmoil—including staff departures and public criticism—could influence viewer perception and CBS’s broader competitive position against NBC and ABC.
Coverage (12)
- ‘60 Minutes’ devoted lots of time to aiding Democrats over the years Fox News · 90d ago
- Lesley Stahl inks 2-year deal to stay at ’60 Minutes,’ says report The Mercury News · 90d ago
- Lesley Stahl: Ellison pledged ’60 Minutes’ will retain editorial independence The Hill · 90d ago
- ‘60 Minutes’ Star Inks New Deal to Stay With Show The Daily Beast · 90d ago
- Opinion: The 60 Minutes controversy Eastern Arizona Courier · 90d ago
- What Lesley Stahl Told Remaining 60 Minutes Staffers During a Champagne Toast After Recent Firings People.com · 90d ago
- '60 Minutes' Lesley Stahl says CEO David Ellison promised independence USA Today · 90d ago
- Lesley Stahl signs new two-year deal to stay at ‘60 Minutes’ after string of firings: report New York Post · 90d ago
- ‘CBS Evening News’ Ratings Show Big Swing in Battle With NBC & ABC Yahoo · 90d ago
- Turmoil at ’60 Minutes’ after Pelley and two others are fired USA Today · 90d ago
- Paramount CEO David Ellison Pledges Editorial Independence for ‘60 Minutes’ The New York Times · 90d ago
- Former ‘60 Minutes’ Staffers Unload on Bari Weiss: ‘Everything She’s Touched Has Turned to S—’ Variety · 90d ago
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