60 Minutes
Coverage of 60 Minutes in the Nexus archive.
- Bari Weiss’s “60 Minutes” Hires Producer Who Downplayed Gaza Starvation, Justified Killing Journalists
Bari Weiss’s hire of Tanya Lukyanova for “60 Minutes” has drawn criticism due to Lukyanova’s past work downplaying Gaza starvation and justifying violence against journalists. The hiring reflects broader concerns about the right-wing shift of CBS News under Weiss and the Ellison family’s ownership.
- ‘60 Minutes’ chief Nick Bilton urges staff to stop making leaks — in memo that got leaked: report
Nick Bilton, chief of '60 Minutes', urged staff to stop making leaks in a memo that was itself leaked. Incoming CBS News correspondent Sir Trevor Phillips warned that CBS News boss Bari Weiss might 'crash and burn'.
- Martha Stewart | 60 Minutes Archive
60 Minutes interviewed Martha Stewart in 1995 about the overlap between her brand and personal identity. She stated there's little difference between Martha Stewart the brand and the person. The American businesswoman turns 85.
- Fired ‘60 Minutes’ correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley wash up at Columbia Journalism School
Fired '60 Minutes' correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley have joined Columbia Journalism School as journalists-in-residence for the 2026–27 academic year. They will work with students and contribute to the Columbia Journalism Review after clashing with CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss over editorial decisions at '60 Minutes'.
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes: Investigating medically unexplained cures | 60 Minutes
Bill Whitaker reports on the unexplained healings at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France and the investigation by a team of doctors and researchers into claims of cures. The 60 Minutes segment focuses on medically unexplained cases examined at the site.
- No TV experience? At CBS News, that’s no problem | Margaret Sullivan
CBS News hired conservative columnist Ross Douthat as a correspondent for 60 Minutes, a decision that surprised media circles. The move aligns with the network's new leadership but raised questions due to Douthat's lack of TV experience.
- Dr. Anthony Fauci in October 2020 on COVID-19 | 60 Minutes Archive
In October 2020, Dr. Anthony Fauci participated in an interview with Dr. Jon LaPook on 60 Minutes discussing the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 60 Minutes hires new lineup including Ross Douthat, Norah O’Donnell
CBS’s '60 Minutes' has hired new correspondents and contributors including Ross Douthat, Norah O’Donnell, Sebastian Junger, Trevor Phillips, and Gianna Toboni for its 59th season. The changes follow a recent shakeup led by new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, resulting in the departure of Tanya Simon, Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega, and Scott Pelley.
- Bari Weiss poaches conservative NY Times columnist, others join '60 Minutes' in CBS program shakeup
Bari Weiss, CBS News editor-in-chief, added Ross Douthat, a former New York Times columnist, and Norah O'Donnell as correspondents for '60 Minutes' during a program shakeup. The changes followed the departure of several correspondents, including Scott Pelley, and involved new contributors like Sebastian Junger and Trevor Phillips.
- CBS’ ‘60 minutes’ announces new slate of correspondents for upcoming 59th season
CBS’s '60 Minutes' announced new correspondents and contributors for its 59th season, including Ross Douthat, Norah O’Donnell, Sebastian Junger, Trevor Phillips, and Gianna Toboni. The changes follow a leadership shakeup led by new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and executive producer Nick Bilton.
- Cecilia Vega of 60 Minutes says she felt pressure from CBS to add ‘political bias’
Cecilia Vega, the former 60 Minutes correspondent, accused CBS News executives of pressuring her to incorporate political bias into segments. She made these remarks during an onstage interview with ABC News correspondent John Quiñones at the National Association of Hispanic Journalists' annual conference in New Orleans.
- Cecilia Vega of 60 Minutes says she felt pressure from CBS to add ‘political bias’
Cecilia Vega said she felt pressured by CBS News executives to incorporate 'political bias' into segments for the broadcast program. She made these remarks during an interview with ABC News correspondent John Quiñones at the National Association of Hispanic Journalists conference.
- Fired '60 Minutes' correspondent accuses CBS News leadership of meddling in reporting
Cecilia Vega, a former '60 Minutes' correspondent, accused CBS News leadership of interfering in her reporting on topics including anti-ICE protests in Minnesota and the U.S.-Iran conflict. Vega claimed she was directed to include misleading content but omitted it from her reports, and she stated she was never given a reason for her May firing.
- CNN star Clarissa Ward balked at long-term deal over Bari Weiss concerns: report
Clarissa Ward, a former CBS News foreign correspondent who contributed to '60 Minutes,' balked at a long-term CNN deal over Bari Weiss concerns. She agreed to a one-year extension to remain at CNN in April.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should run for president | Bhaskar Sunkara
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated Joe Crowley in a 2018 primary despite being a longshot candidate. The political establishment initially dismissed her, with figures like Emanuel Cleaver and Claire McCaskill criticizing her impact, while she acknowledged using underestimation as a strategic advantage.
- Anderson Cooper on witnessing the monarch butterfly migration
The annual monarch butterfly migration remains a scientific mystery as millions navigate the journey without prior experience. Anderson Cooper and 60 Minutes documented the challenge of witnessing this phenomenon firsthand.
- Capturing the emotional journey of Healing Justice
Lesley Stahl and 60 Minutes producer Shari Finkelstein created a story focusing on the emotional experiences of crime victims and wrongfully convicted men during a three-day retreat. Their approach highlighted the raw emotions of participants in a healing justice initiative.
- Exonerees, crime survivors come together for healing | 60 Minutes
A rape survivor, burdened by guilt over an innocent man's wrongful imprisonment in her case, organizes a meeting between crime victims and exonerees to foster healing. The initiative aims to support those affected by wrongful convictions through shared experiences.
- CBS News boss Bari Weiss rejiggers management style following ‘60 Minutes’ bloodbath: ‘She’s been very nice’
Bari Weiss, the CBS News boss, has adjusted her management style following a '60 Minutes' bloodbath, adopting a friendlier and more hands-on approach with staffers.
- Sealand: The micronation carving its own path
The article discusses Sealand, a tiny principality highlighted for its humor and determination in a 60 Minutes report by Jon Wertheim. The report focuses on Sealand's unique path and the challenges of reaching the micronation.
- Welcome to Sealand, the world's smallest state | 60 Minutes
Sealand, an offshore platform off England's coast, is recognized as the world's smallest state. It has one permanent resident and maintains its own royal family.
- 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.