Pelley Pushes Paramount to Replace Bari Weiss as CBS News Turmoil Deepens
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Former ’60 Minutes’ host Scott Pelley told The New York Times that Paramount should remove Bari Weiss as CBS News chief, arguing Weiss’s inexperience with television and perceived political bias have undermined CBS News. Pelley, who was fired last week after a clash with Weiss‑appointed editor Nick Bilton, described a leadership upheaval that has left the news division in turmoil and urged a return to television‑savvy leadership, while CBS News defended Weiss’s editorial role and emphasized collaboration as it navigates the changes.
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