MAGA-Curious CBS Boss Humiliated in ‘60 Minutes’ Rehiring Bid

Key Points:

• CBS News’ 60 Minutes faced turmoil after editor-in-chief Bari Weiss’s controversial firings, leading new executive producer Nick Bilton to attempt rehiring ousted top editor Draggan Mihailovich, signaling regret over Weiss’s decisions.
• Bilton’s efforts to stabilize the show included hiring respected producer Maria Gavrilovic as his deputy, but skepticism among staff remains about his leadership and the direction of 60 Minutes.
• Weiss’s purge, dubbed “Black Thursday,” saw the dismissal of key correspondents Cecilia Vega, Sharyn Alfonsi, and executive producer Tanya Simon, sparking fears of further veteran departures.
• Veteran correspondents Steve Kroft, Leslie Stahl, and Scott Pelley chose to stay despite the upheaval, emphasizing their commitment to independent journalism while distancing themselves from the current management structure.
• The returning correspondents criticized Weiss’s interference in editorial independence and warned that their continued involvement depends on preserving the show’s tradition of fearless journalism.