FCC Chair Brendan Carr Criticizes Scott Pelley Over '60 Minutes' Firing Comments
By
Jack Dunn
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Summary
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr criticized veteran journalist Scott Pelley on social media, calling him 'completely out of touch' after Pelley claimed in a New York Times profile that it 'hadn't occurred' to him that he would be fired from '60 Minutes.' Carr argued that such behavior reflects why trust in media is low, suggesting Pelley's surprise at being let go shows a disconnect from workplace realities. The article covers the ongoing tension between Pelley and the new leadership at CBS News.
Key quotes
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You could not get away with that behavior at any run of the mill job.
It is revealing to see how blind some are to that.
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