60 Minutes has seen many departures in recent weeks. Longtime producer Henry Schuster joins that group.
What We Know: Schuster has served as a producer on the news magazine since 2007. He joined CBS News after previously serving in a similar capacity for 25 years at CNN. Henry Schuster said his departure was his own decision. He added that he was not part of the “forced departures” of many others at the program.
What They Said: “After almost two decades, it was time for a change. It has been a great run at 60 Minutes and what I got to do there was extraordinary. But I have been thinking about leaving for a while now, and when the opportunity presented itself in February, I took it. And finally, it is official. Although, it has been overshadowed by the forced departures of so many colleagues and friends at the broadcast. What’s next? I ain’t the retiring type, so after a bit of a break, I will think about what comes next.” -Henry Schuster
What Remains Unclear: What motivated Henry Schuster to end his run with the show. It is also unclear what his future endeavors entail. He noted that he will not start a podcast or Substack, however.
What It Means: It marks another departure from 60 Minutes. CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss has long shared her intention to reshape the program. That continues, despite Schuster’s voluntary departure.
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