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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Brendan Rascius

Bari Weiss reportedly given ‘blank check’ to revamp 60 Minutes

Bari Weiss CBS News
  • CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss has reportedly been given an unrestricted marketing budget to promote a revamped season of 60 Minutes premiering September 13, according to Puck News ’ Dylan Byers.
  • The aggressive marketing campaign follows intense scrutiny over Weiss' leadership and allegations of editorial interference favoring the Trump administration and Israel.
  • The flagship program recently experienced major departures of veteran journalists, including Scott Pelley, Sharon Alfonsi and Anderson Cooper.
  • CBS News announced a new lineup for the 59th season, adding figures such as Ross Douthat, Norah O’Donnell, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, Trevor Phillips and Ariel Levy.
  • The upcoming season is seen as a crucial litmus test for Weiss' stewardship of CBS News following the acquisition of parent company Paramount by David Ellison.

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CBS hands Bari Weiss a ‘blank check’ to promote 60 Minutes after chaos at network’s flagship show: report

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