Bari Weiss ousts Tanya Simon at ’60 Minutes’ in favor of Nick Bilton
The Washington Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Bari Weiss, CBS's top editor, has initiated a significant overhaul of "60 Minutes" shortly after the show completed its 58th season on May 17, 2026.
- Veteran correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi was fired following disagreements with Weiss over a delayed segment on "60 Minutes."
- Executive producer Tanya Simon, daughter of the late CBS correspondent Bob Simon, was also dismissed as part of the changes.
- Weiss has brought in an external hire to lead the news magazine, signaling a shift in the program's management and direction.