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60 Minutes Faces Major Overhaul: Layoffs Loom
3 Apr
Summary
- Significant layoffs are expected at 60 Minutes after the current season concludes.
- New, younger correspondents aligned with Weiss's vision may be brought in.
- The show aims to shift focus to hard-hitting investigative reporting.
Reports indicate that CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss is preparing to implement substantial changes to the program "60 Minutes" once the current season concludes in May 2026. Sources suggest that significant layoffs are anticipated over the summer, potentially impacting key personnel and producers.
Weiss is reportedly looking to "blow up" the show, bringing in younger correspondents who better align with her editorial direction. The objective is to increase the program's focus on hard-hitting investigative journalism and major scoops, moving away from what is perceived as "soft programming." This strategic shift aims to make "60 Minutes" more impactful and talked about.
These potential changes follow recent workforce reductions at CBS News, which saw between 60 and 70 staffers laid off and the closure of its radio division. Executive producer Tanya Simon's contract is reportedly nearing its end, though insiders suggest she has aligned with Weiss's vision. Veteran correspondent Scott Pelley, whose contract extends to 2027, might also be subject to buyouts if major changes are pursued.
