Bari Weiss, head of CBS News, justifies the dismissal of Scott Pelley during a compelling staff meeting.
CBS News Firing Update During a staff meeting on Wednesday, CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss discussed the termination of Scott Perry, stating that the decision was unavoidable after a public disagreement with management. Weiss mentioned that the “foundation of trust and mutual respect” had deteriorated, which led to the network’s choice to let Perry go, […]
’60 Minutes’ host Scott Pelley dismissed after criticizing Bari Weiss
Scott Perry, a 68-year-old journalist, mentioned in last year’s commencement address, “If you quit, you lose,” a phrase that has been integral to CBS News since 1989. He was removed from his role as anchor for the CBS Evening News in 2017, allegedly after voicing concerns about a hostile work atmosphere. He reportedly faced poor […]
Scott Pelley leaves CBS after disagreements with Bari Weiss, producer of ’60 Minutes’
Scott Pelley Fired from CBS News’ “60 Minutes” Veteran correspondent Scott Pelley was dismissed from CBS’s long-running “60 Minutes” on Tuesday after an intense confrontation with the show’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton, and editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Bilton addressed the situation in a memo, expressing his disappointment over what he described as an “astonishing disrespect” […]
Staff at ’60 Minutes’ push back as Scott Pelley criticizes Bari Weiss, the new leader.
CBS News Faces Internal Uproar Following Bari Weiss’s Appointment In a surprising twist that makes other news headlines seem minor, yesterday’s events at CBS took a dramatic turn. Since Bari Weiss became the editor-in-chief, she has faced backlash from various journalists and commentators, especially those leaning left, who perceive her as a staunch conservative. That […]
Bari Weiss, head of ’60 Minutes,’ hoped Scott Pelley would remain before a heated conflict.
Conflict Erupts at CBS News Over ’60 Minutes’ In a surprising turn of events, CBS News has seen significant shake-ups with its longtime newsmagazine program, “60 Minutes.” This week, editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and newly appointed executive producer Nick Bilton reached out to veteran correspondent Scott Pelley, urging him to stay on the show ahead of […]
Paramount rejects the idea that Bari Weiss could give up her authority at CBS News.
Concerns Within CBS News Over Bari Weiss’s Leadership In a recent statement, Paramount has firmly rejected claims suggesting that Bari Weiss might lose her authority. This comes amidst rising tensions in the network’s news division regarding CBS News broadcasts. On Tuesday, the company asserted that Weiss has the “full support” of David Ellison, president of […]
Bari Weiss offered Netanyahu a choice between Lesley Stahl and Major Garrett for an interview on ’60 Minutes’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to an interview with Major Garrett on Sunday’s episode of “60 Minutes,” following an unusual negotiation process with CBS News chief Bari Weiss. Reports indicate that Weiss temporarily sidelined the show’s renowned correspondent, Leslie Stahl, to secure this interview for Netanyahu, which marks his first significant U.S. broadcast […]
Bari Weiss stuns Lesley Stahl regarding Netanyahu interview: report
CBS News chief Bari Weiss has reportedly surprised “60 Minutes” veteran Leslie Stahl by assigning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s first significant U.S. broadcast interview since the Iran war to Major Garrett, a veteran journalist at CBS who isn’t part of the “60 Minutes” correspondent team. This decision caught the staff off guard since Stahl, […]
Further troubling news for Bari Weiss’ CBS as viewer numbers plummet in the latest ratings.
CBS News Ratings Decline Under Bari Weiss CBS News is facing challenges under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, as both “CBS Evening News” and “CBS Morning” have seen a concerning drop in viewer ratings, further highlighting the network’s ongoing struggles. During the week ending April 20, “CBS Morning,” co-hosted by Gayle King, who recently made a comeback […]
London bureau chief Claire Day is dismissed following her disagreement with Bari Weiss regarding coverage of Iran and Gaza, according to sources.
CBS News has let go of its London bureau chief, Claire Day, following disagreements with editor-in-chief Bari Weiss regarding the network’s coverage of Iran and Gaza, according to reports. As part of this shift, CBS has appointed Shaindy Reis from the Wall Street Journal to oversee all international reporting, with a new base in London […]