Bari Weiss's '60 Minutes' Overhaul Sparks Controversy After Scott Pelley Firing
By
Brian Steinberg
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
The article examines the controversy surrounding Bari Weiss's appointment as editor-in-chief of CBS News and her management overhaul of "60 Minutes," which led to the firing of veteran correspondent Scott Pelley. Pelley's subsequent interview with The New York Times has intensified scrutiny on Weiss, a former print journalist with no TV experience who was appointed by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison. The piece highlights concerns about Weiss's preconceived views on media trust and Israel, and the growing fears among CBS staff about the direction of the network's flagship news program.
Key quotes
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The former print journalist, who launched the 'Free Press' website, had no TV experience when Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison appointed her editor-in-chief
was known more for having preconceived views on several weighty topics, including declining trust in mainstream media and fervent support for Israel
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