CBS, Bari Weiss and 60 Minutes
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The New York Times released a report on Sunday about an alleged meeting between CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss and the staff behind CBS’ “60 Minutes."
Weiss “surprised senior staff … when she asked a provocative question: Why does the country think you’re biased?” the New York Times reported.
Bari Weiss is poised to revamp one of the nation’s most venerable down-the-middle news outlets, CBS News. The question is, will she be able to make money for corporate parent Paramount Skydance after doing so?
Mediaite on MSN
Blockbuster NYT Report Reveals Bari Weiss Stunned ’60 Minutes’ Staff By Asking Them ‘Why Does the Country Think You’re Biased?’
A blockbuster report from inside CBS reveals Bari Weiss has already rankled veterans at the network's flagship news show.
Ms. Weiss, an unusual leader for a broadcast news division, has floated ideas for live events and asked journalists why they are seen as biased.
The stars of '60 Minutes' are in a 'revolt' and 'humiliated' amid new CBS News boss Bari Weiss questioning the show's objectivity.
Just The News on MSN
Bari Weiss asks CBS' 60 Minutes staff why the public believes they are biased
Sources told the outlet that "60 Minutes" staff view the show as firmly nonpartisan and reject conservative criticism that it has a liberal slant.
As the ‘Free Press’ cofounder takes the helm at CBS News, all eyes are on its preeminent newsmagazine—inside and outside the building.
How Bari Weiss sold The Free Press for $150 Million, charmed the superrich and became CBS News editor-in-chief.