60 Minutes’ season premiere is near and, in the lead-up, there’s been much discussion about the show’s direction. The long-running news magazine program has seen major changes in recent months, with many of those having been executed by CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. Several of Weiss’ decisions have been chastised, and some of those criticisms have come from some individuals who used to work for the company. Now, a source is weighing in on the supposed "incompetence" that’s reportedly been on display.
Various individuals were interviewed as part of an in-depth story on the inner workings of CBS News. As part of that, New York Magazine also spoke to people about the continued evolution of 60. The news outlet reported that Weiss faced struggles when trying to get in sync with the rhythm of the production. It was also alleged that a few segments nearly didn’t make it to air due to Weiss requesting last-minute changes. A former CBS News journalist with insight into the matter didn’t hold back when commenting on Weiss’ leadership:
