Stephen Colbert’s producer daughter exits 60 Minutes amid Bari Weiss’s tumultuous CBS shake-up
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Madeleine Carlisle, daughter of Stephen Colbert, has resigned from CBS after nearly four years as an associate producer on 60 Minutes amid ongoing turmoil at the network.
- CBS News has experienced significant internal upheaval since Bari Weiss became editor-in-chief, including multiple high-profile firings, departures, and accusations of a shift toward a more Trump-friendly editorial stance.
- Weiss appointed Nick Bilton as executive producer of 60 Minutes, leading to clashes with veteran anchor Scott Pelley, who was subsequently fired, intensifying tensions within the show.
- Several key staff members, including executive editors and producers, have left 60 Minutes recently, reflecting broader instability and declining ratings under the new leadership.
- Anderson Cooper also departed 60 Minutes, citing concerns about editorial independence and the network's changing coverage, emphasizing the importance of maintaining journalistic integrity.
