Legendary ‘60 Minutes’ Correspondent Steve Kroft Says He ‘Hated’ Working on The Show: ‘It’s Just 24 Hours a Day’
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Key Points:
- Steve Kroft, longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent, revealed on Bill O’Reilly’s podcast that he “hated” his time on the CBS news show due to the demanding 24/7 nature of the job.
- Kroft described the intense workload involving constant travel, limited sleep, scriptwriting, and screenings, making the role extremely exhausting.
- Despite the challenges, Kroft appreciated the show’s focus on “good stories” and found the exposure and thrill of reporting on dangerous subjects exhilarating.
- He also highlighted the competitive and sometimes hostile environment within the “60 Minutes” newsroom after he was selected to join the team in 1989.
- Kroft retired in 2019 after 30 seasons, becoming the show’s longest-tenured correspondent, with notable interviews including Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and impactful investigative reporting.
