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60 Minutes to Revamp Under Weiss Amid Departures

4/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

Bari Weiss, CBS News editor-in-chief, plans changes to 60 Minutes after the current season ends in May, including revamping the show and adding younger correspondents.
Weiss's leadership has driven departures, including Anderson Cooper, who left due to discomfort with the network's shift to the right.
Internal staff express uncertainty about 60 Minutes' future, with one saying, "no one knows what to expect," and concerns about investigative journalism at CBS.

History

Historical Context

CBS News has navigated significant challenges since its inception in 1929, including controversies over journalistic integrity, such as the 2004 Killian documents incident involving Dan Rather. In 2025, CBS faced leadership changes amid accusations of bias following the appointment of Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief, reflecting ongoing tensions between editorial independence and audience engagement in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

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Story summary

Bari Weiss, CBS News editor-in-chief, plans changes to 60 Minutes after the current season ends in May, including revamping the show and adding younger correspondents.
Weiss's leadership has driven departures, including Anderson Cooper, who left due to discomfort with the network's shift to the right.
Internal staff express uncertainty about 60 Minutes' future, with one saying, "no one knows what to expect," and concerns about investigative journalism at CBS.

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