'60 Minutes' Leadership Rallies Staff in Memo Ahead of Season Premiere
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Key Points:
- CBS News leadership, including president Tom Cibrowski, editor in chief Bari Weiss, and new "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton, sent a memo to staff ahead of the Season 59 premiere, calling it a "big moment" for the program and CBS.
- The premiere episode will feature three original stories, including a highly anticipated interview, an investigation involving an NFL coach, and a segment on artificial intelligence.
- The memo comes after significant leadership changes and staff turnover at "60 Minutes," following Bari Weiss's appointment last year and Nick Bilton's recent promotion despite his lack of television experience.
- Some former staffers have criticized the new leadership for alleged political bias and the program's direction, accusations CBS News denies.
- CBS News is promoting the season with an "It's Time" campaign and has launched a weekly newsletter to engage audiences with behind-the-scenes content.
