Pelley: No Interference at 60 Minutes Post-Merger

Scott Pelley, a distinguished correspondent for "60 Minutes," has shared his initial concerns and subsequent observations following the recent Paramount merger and changes in leadership within the news division. While accepting a Walter Cronkite Award for his reporting, Pelley addressed the potential impact of these transitions on the program's editorial independence.

He reported that, contrary to potential anxieties, "60 Minutes" experienced "no corporate interference of any kind" during the previous season. Pelley emphasized that every story planned by the team successfully aired, with interference being "an absolute minimum." This statement comes as a reassurance to those who may have worried about the program's journalistic integrity under new corporate structures.

Pelley affirmed that the commitment to rigorous journalism remains steadfast. He noted that "60 Minutes" is continuing to pursue the same types of stories with the same level of intensity and dedication. He concluded by reiterating that early indications suggest an unimpeded environment for journalistic endeavors at the program.