New '60 Minutes' Executive Producer Pledges Journalistic Independence Amid Staff Uncertainty
By
Brian Steinberg
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Summary
The new executive producer of "60 Minutes," Nick Bilton, issued a memo vowing to maintain the program's journalistic independence and commitment to pursuing stories "without fear or favor," and stating the show will not be instructed by company ownership on sensitive reports. This comes amid uncertainty at CBS News about whether remaining correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim will stay with the program following significant departures from its senior ranks.
Key quotes
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Pursue stories without fear or favor.
Not be instructed by the ownership of the company on sensitive reports.
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