60 Minutes
Coverage of 60 Minutes in the Nexus archive.
- Bari Weiss sidelines veteran CBS News correspondent on ‘60 Minutes’ Nigel Farage story: report
Bari Weiss removed veteran '60 Minutes' reporter Holly Williams from a planned interview with British populist Nigel Farage, according to Breaker Media.
- Steve Kroft on reporting for Stars and Stripes in Vietnam
Former '60 Minutes' correspondent Steve Kroft discusses his early career as a reporter for Stars and Stripes, covering the war in Vietnam, and how this experience influenced his later work at CBS. He spoke with CBS News national security correspondent David Martin about his journalistic beginnings.
- New 60 Minutes boss turns his corner office into common space to appease finicky staff
The new 60 Minutes boss has converted his corner office into a common space to address concerns from finicky staff. The move aims to foster a more collaborative work environment.
- Mike Wallace reflects on the 60 Minutes tobacco story controversy
Mike Wallace discussed the 1995 '60 Minutes' tobacco story with Susan Steinberg in 1997. The segment involved an interview with Jeffrey Wigand, chief scientist at Brown & Williamson, who revealed the company's concealment of nicotine addiction research.
- Victorian premier blames ‘inflation not corruption’ for Big Build cost blowouts amid fresh allegations
Victorian premier Jacinta Allan attributes cost overruns in the state's $100bn Big Build infrastructure projects to inflation rather than corruption, despite allegations from an investigation by Nine newspapers and 60 Minutes. The investigation claims money from the projects is being paid to gangland figures and highlights concerns about Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) demands contributing to cost blowouts.
- Fired ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley signs with powerhouse talent agency CAA: report
Fired ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley has signed with talent agency CAA for representation in all areas as he explores new opportunities after his 37-year career at CBS News, according to THR.
- CBS anchor defends leadership amid ‘60 Minutes’ fallout, ‘not the experience that I’ve had’
CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil defended leadership amid a '60 Minutes' fallout, stating that David Ellison and Bari Weiss have not interfered on 'CBS Evening News.'
- Former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan | 60 Minutes Archive
Alan Greenspan served as Federal Reserve chairman for 18 years under four presidents. He was interviewed by Lesley Stahl in 2007 after retiring and died at age 100.
- CBS boss emerges from hiding to give no-nonsense response to whining 60 Minutes correspondents who she fired
The CBS boss has addressed the firing of 60 Minutes correspondents, describing her response as no-nonsense amid criticism of their behavior. The correspondents were dismissed following their complaints about the situation.
- Miracle babies of Mauthausen find each other decades after the Holocaust | 60 Minutes
Eva Clarke, Hana Berger-Moran, and Mark Olsky are Holocaust survivors born to Jewish women who were imprisoned in concentration camps during pregnancy. Decades later, they reunited as part of the 'Miracle babies of Mauthausen' story featured on 60 Minutes.
- 6/14/2026: Here Come the Humanoids; The Empty Rooms; Lamine Yamal
The article discusses advancements in AI-powered humanoid robots, examines the aftermath of school shootings through the concept of 'The Empty Rooms,' and features an interview with Lamine Yamal on 60 Minutes.
- 6/14/2026: Here Come the Humanoids; The Empty Rooms; Lamine Yamal
The article discusses advancements in AI-powered humanoid robots, examines the aftermath of school shootings through the concept of 'The Empty Rooms,' and features an interview with Lamine Yamal on 60 Minutes.
- Documenting the empty bedrooms of children killed in school shootings | 60 Minutes
The article discusses how parents of children killed in school shootings view their children's empty bedrooms as a reminder of their loss, with several parents sharing emotional insights into these spaces.
- Could humanoid robots go from the lab to the factory floor?
Engineers and computer scientists are developing AI-powered humanoid robots. Boston Dynamics showcased its humanoid robot, Atlas, learning to work at a Hyundai factory for 60 Minutes.
- Veteran ‘60 Minutes’ producer who worked with Anderson Cooper quits CBS amid turmoil at show
Gavshon, a veteran producer on '60 Minutes' who worked with Anderson Cooper, is leaving CBS News after 41 years, ending his career on June 30 amid turmoil at the show.
- The chaos at CBS News shows the limits of ‘blow it up’ leadership
Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, has sparked controversy by implementing disruptive changes, including the ouster of Scott Pelley, a longtime 60 Minutes journalist. Her tenure, marked by accusations of compromising editorial norms and favoring the Trump administration, has drawn criticism from media experts who argue such upheaval hinders effective organizational change.
- Scott Pelley’s firing from 60 Minutes offers Hong Kong food for thought
Scott Pelley was fired from 60 Minutes after accusing CBS’s editor-in-chief of 'murdering' the program. His dismissal raises questions about institutional independence, following a confrontation with the show’s new executive producer and claims the organization was becoming politicized.
- The Panini Sticker Phenomenon | 60 Minutes Archive
As the 2022 World Cup began, 60 Minutes' Jon Wertheim reported on Panini soccer stickers. Created in 1970 by four brothers in Italy, the collectable trading stickers became a booming international business and a central part of the World Cup experience.
- Scott Pelley Shows How Legacy Media Got It Wrong — Before Bari Weiss Made It Worse
Scott Pelley was fired from '60 Minutes' after criticizing Nick Bilton, Bari Weiss’s choice to lead the show. Pelley defended his coverage of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, which portrayed protesters as aggressive, despite the article arguing protesters were restrained in the face of state violence.
- Lesley Stahl: Ellison pledged ’60 Minutes’ will retain editorial independence
Lesley Stahl announced she will remain with '60 Minutes' as the program undergoes editorial changes. She stated she received assurances that the show will maintain editorial independence under its corporate ownership.
- From the Hunter Biden laptop to Kamala Harris edits: the long history of '60 Minutes' controversies
Scott Pelley accused CBS News leadership of political bias and incompetence after being fired, citing changes under new management including Nick Bilton and Bari Weiss. David Bozell criticized '60 Minutes' for perceived bias against conservatives, referencing past controversies like the Hunter Biden laptop story and Kamala Harris interview edits.
- The heartbreaking naivete of Scott Pelley
Scott Pelley, a '60 Minutes' correspondent fired by CBS News, criticized the 'cold, callous indifference' of new leadership, including editor in chief Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton, during a New York Times interview. He described emotional reactions to colleagues' abrupt dismissals and accused Weiss of favoring the Trump administration, contrasting CBS's past culture of loyalty with modern corporate practices.
- Takeaways from Scott Pelley's emotional interview about his '60 Minutes' demise
Scott Pelley discusses his unexpected firing from '60 Minutes' during an emotional interview with The New York Times. He described the abrupt leadership changes under Bari Weiss, including the replacement of executive producer Tanya Simon and the dismissal of key staff, as a devastating blow to the show's close-knit team.
- '60 Minutes' host Lesley Stahl mourns CBS firings as 'worst experience' of her career
Lesley Stahl, a '60 Minutes' correspondent, described the show's recent high-profile firings, including Scott Pelley, as the 'worst experience' of her career. Stahl, along with Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim, confirmed they would stay for the show's next season despite uncertainty about the reasons for the firings. The upheaval followed conflicts involving producer Guy Campanile and new executive producer Nick Bilton.
- Scott Pelley sparks backlash from right with New York Times interview on CBS, 60 Minutes
Scott Pelley, a '60 Minutes' correspondent, was fired by CBS News after criticizing its new leadership. He is facing backlash from conservatives following an interview with the New York Times where he described being fired and accused corporate leaders of altering coverage.
- Scott Pelley says CBS News is ‘on fire’ after Bari Weiss takeover and ‘60 Minutes’ bloodbath
Scott Pelley accused CBS News leadership of political bias and incompetence following the dismissal of senior '60 Minutes' staff and the appointment of Nick Bilton as executive producer under Bari Weiss. Pelley criticized Weiss for interfering in a story about ICE protests and claimed her lack of television experience jeopardized the network's credibility.
- Scott Pelley alleges CBS leadership pushed for a more pro-Trump framing
Scott Pelley, a former '60 Minutes' correspondent, alleges that CBS leadership pushed for a more pro-Trump framing. The article references his role at CBS News.
- Pelley says CBS News ‘is on fire’
Former '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley told The New York Times that CBS News 'is on fire' under current leadership. He was fired for criticizing new '60 Minutes' executive producer Nick Bilton.
- Scott Pelley says Bari Weiss wanted 60 Minutes to say Renee Good was ‘driving toward officer’
Scott Pelley claims Bari Weiss pressured 60 Minutes to report that Renee Good was driving toward an officer. Pelley, a former 60 Minutes anchor, alleges CBS News management interfered with a segment about an immigration officer's killing of Good during a Minneapolis protest in January.
- Scott Pelley says Bari Weiss wanted 60 Minutes to say Renee Good was ‘driving toward officer’
Scott Pelley, a former 60 Minutes anchor, accused CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of interfering with a report on the killing of Minneapolis protester Renee Good by an immigration officer. Pelley claimed Weiss requested changes to a segment before its airing, echoing statements made by Trump about the incident.
- Bill Maher dismisses tumult at CBS, rejects idea that Scott Pelley was 'a national treasure’
Bill Maher challenged Sen. Chris Murphy's claims that President Donald Trump and allies are influencing CBS and '60 Minutes' through regulatory pressure, dismissing the turmoil at CBS as routine corporate changes. Murphy argued that Trump is installing 'friendly ownership' at media companies, while Maher questioned evidence of political interference and noted no visible shift in '60 Minutes' reporting.
- ‘We don’t want to see ‘60 Minutes’ die’: the last 3 correspondents say they’re staying at CBS News
The three remaining '60 Minutes' correspondents—Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker—have decided to stay at CBS News to prevent the show from 'dying,' despite recent firings by new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and executive producer Nick Bilton. The memo from the correspondents expresses regret over the dismissal of colleagues including Tanya Simon, Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega, and Scott Pelley, while acknowledging efforts to build trust with Bilton.
- Remaining three ’60 Minutes’ stars say they’re staying at CBS show, don’t want to see it die
Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker, the remaining correspondents at '60 Minutes,' have decided to stay at the show despite recent firings and leadership changes. They expressed regret over the dismissal of colleagues under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and executive producer Nick Bilton, stating they want to preserve the show’s legacy of independent journalism.
- ’60 Minutes’ correspondents say they’ll stick with show
Three top correspondents at '60 Minutes'—Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim—confirm they will remain with the show despite CBS News implementing sweeping changes. The announcement follows a letter to colleagues obtained by The Hill.
- Scott Pelley’s CBS firing: Letters to the Editor — June 6, 2026
Scott Pelley, host of '60 Minutes,' was fired by CBS after criticizing the new boss for 'murdering' the show, as discussed in NY Post readers' letters.
- Remaining three '60 Minutes' stars say they're staying at CBS show, don't want to see it die
The three remaining '60 Minutes' correspondents—Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker—have decided to stay at the show despite recent firings and leadership changes. They expressed regret over the dismissal of colleagues under new CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and executive producer Nick Bilton, while stating their commitment to preserving the show's legacy of independent journalism.
- Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim say they’ll ‘stay and fight’ at 60 Minutes
Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim have decided to remain at CBS’s 60 Minutes following recent firings of senior staff under new management. The three correspondents expressed concerns about the show's future, stating the changes have 'wounded and damaged the broadcast.'
- Katie Couric admits Bari Weiss ‘had no choice’ but to fire Scott Pelley after CBS clash
Katie Couric stated that Bari Weiss had little choice but to fire Scott Pelley after his insubordination during a contentious staff meeting at CBS News. Pelley criticized Weiss's management of '60 Minutes' and expressed anger over recent firings of senior staff, while Couric and media reporter Oliver Darcy discussed the fallout from the network's leadership changes.
- 3 remaining '60 Minutes' correspondents say they don't want the show to 'die' in memo explaining why they're staying
Three remaining '60 Minutes' correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim announced they will stay with the show after four correspondents left or were fired under CBS News editor Bari Weiss. The correspondents expressed concerns about the network's leadership and treatment of journalists, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining the show's journalistic standards.
- Doubts grow over future of '60 Minutes' after firing of Scott Pelley
Doubts about the future of '60 Minutes' are growing following the firing of Scott Pelley. CBS News faces criticism over its strategy as journalists question the decision, despite the show's long-standing ratings success.