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Why A 60 Minutes Rival Won’t Ever Be Successful
This is the "it's the economy, stupid" of television news.
Scott Pelley: ‘Incompetence’ of Bari Weiss An Issue at 60 Minutes
"The bigger problem, frankly, is not any kind of political influence. The problem was the incompetence."
Barrett Media to Introduce ‘The Mike McVay Award’ at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit
"If you look around, you'll see Mike's fingerprints on thousands of radio stations and individual radio and music careers."
Scott Pelley’s Next Act: The Road Back Is Harder Than It Looks
Time does tend to soften even the sharpest edges. Careers have been rebuilt from tougher spots. Pelley's résumé still carries real weight.
Brendan Carr: FCC Not Planning on Investigating Bias, Interference Allegations at 60 Minutes
"I don't think there's a lot of people that have concerns that this was about bias. I think it was about unprofessional behavior."
Scott Pelley After 60 Minutes Firing: ‘Incompetence, Unprofessionalism’ Rife with New Management
"The leadership of 60 Minutes is no longer recognizable. The principles I hold dear are gone, and so I must leave as well."
Scott Pelley and 60 Minutes: What News/Talk Radio Is Missing
Conservative radio hosts got this one wrong. They had an opportunity to engage seriously with a story about media ownership, editorial independence, and professional standards. Instead, they defaulted to the easier narrative.
CBS News Fires Scott Pelley After Outburst at New 60 Minutes Executive Producer
Longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley lashed out at new 60 Minutes Executive Producer Nick Bilton during a Monday meeting. Now, he's out at...
Scott Pelley, New 60 Minutes EP Nick Bilton Clash Over Bari Weiss’ Vision
"She does not love this place. She was brought in to kill it -- and she's doing exactly that."
CBS News Preparing 60 Minutes Reshuffle with Talent, Producers Changing: Report
The report suggests that CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss wants the program to focus on "scoops and hard-hitting investigative reporting" and avoid what she views as "soft programming."