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60 Minutes Producer Resigns Over Editorial Control Concerns

4/28/2025

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Bill Owens, the executive producer of CBS's "60 Minutes," stepped down last week, citing a loss of independence amid Paramount Global's merger with Skydance Media. Correspondent Scott Pelley emphasized that this decision reflects growing worries about editorial control and the integrity of the iconic news program, raising alarms about its future credibility.

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Bill Owens, the executive producer of CBS's "60 Minutes," stepped down last week, citing a loss of independence amid Paramount Global's merger with Skydance Media. Correspondent Scott Pelley emphasized that this decision reflects growing worries about editorial control and the integrity of the iconic news program, raising alarms about its future credibility.