Pelley Out as 60 Minutes Changes Course

Veteran journalist Scott Pelley is out at 60 Minutes after 37 years, citing a fundamental shift in the show’s leadership and ethics. He alleges new management pressured him to include unverified claims and bias, even suggesting he should align with political agendas. Pelley also criticized the new executive producer and CBS News boss, questioning their qualifications and accusing the network of allowing politicians to choose their interviewers — a major journalistic breach. The firing, reportedly “with cause,” comes amid Paramount’s potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which Pelley suspects is a political maneuver. He’s now consulting a lawyer known for helping media figures secure settlements, and hopes for a return of “sanity, competence, and courage” at CBS. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05ce7106ae32a2a8