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Pelley slams CBS leadership over 60 Minutes upheaval in tense meeting

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Source: The Guardian
Pelley slams CBS leadership over 60 Minutes upheaval in tense meeting
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In a heated Monday staff meeting, 60 Minutes veteran Scott Pelley criticized Bari Weiss over CBS News’ decision to fire the show’s executive producer, executive editor, and two correspondents, while Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega accused management of censorship and undermining editorial independence, highlighting a combustible rift and questions about Pelley’s future with the program.

Topics:entertainmentmedia#60-minutes#bari-weiss#cbs-news#media#scott-pelley#sharyn-alfonsi
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