How The Times Covers ‘60 Minutes’ and Other Journalists
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The 59th season of “60 Minutes” premieres Sunday amid significant leadership changes and internal turmoil at CBS.
- The program has faced accusations of bias, political interference, multiple firings and hirings, and questions about its future direction during a critical time for U.S. journalism.
- Donald Trump sued CBS over an alleged biased edit of a “60 Minutes” interview, leading to a $16 million settlement by CBS’s parent company, Paramount, shortly before a major acquisition deal.
- The acquisition of Paramount by David Ellison, whose family has ties to Trump, raised concerns about potential political influence on the network’s operations.
- New York Times reporters covering the story highlight the challenges of reporting on their own industry and the complex dynamics of holding media peers accountable.
