Weiss Reshapes 60 Minutes with Bilton Hire in Controversial Shakeup

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A Defector opinion piece reports that Bari Weiss did not renew 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi’s contract and appointed Nick Bilton as the program’s new executive producer, describing Bilton’s career history as a risky, controversial hire and criticizing his past work.
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