CBS News staff anxious after Scott Pelley's firing under Bari Weiss' leadership
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Dominic Patten, Ted Johnson
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Summary
CBS News staffers are anxious and demoralized following the firing of veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley after a verbal altercation with new executive producer Nick Bilton. The incident, occurring under the leadership of Bari Weiss, has sparked fears of further firings and accusations of political interference at the network. Staff describe the atmosphere as the worst they've seen, with concerns about the direction of the division under new management.
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We cover the news, we should never be the news.
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