Katie Couric says she was pushed out of '60 Minutes' interviews

Katie Couric says she was pushed out of '60 Minutes' interviews

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Key Points:

  • Katie Couric revealed on "Call Her Daddy" that during her time at "60 Minutes," executive producer Jeff Fager assigned her stories to male reporters without informing her, causing frustration and feelings of being sidelined.
  • Couric recounted pitching a Lady Gaga profile that was later reassigned to Anderson Cooper, and a Hillary Clinton interview initially intended for her that was given to Scott Pelley, both decisions made without her knowledge.
  • She criticized Fager for lacking transparency and described the experience as being "gaslit," highlighting issues of sexism and unfair treatment during her tenure at CBS.
  • Jeff Fager, who led "60 Minutes" from 2004 to 2018 and CBS News from 2011, was fired in 2018 amid allegations of inappropriate behavior and misconduct cover-ups, which he denied.
  • The CBS News environment has seen turmoil, including Meredith Vieira's sexism claims and Scott Pelley's recent firing after criticizing CBS leadership, reflecting ongoing internal conflicts.

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