’60 Minutes’ Launches 59th Season on CBS Without Addressing Off-Season Controversies | Entertainment

The newsmagazine “60 Minutes” began its 59th season on CBS-TV recently, omitting any direct discussion of recent internal upheavals. The show’s new approach was hinted at, with mentions of “new faces” and a focus on the reliability of journalism during an era of rapid technological change. Significant personnel changes have occurred, including the firing of Scott Pelley and other correspondents following management shifts led by Bari Weiss, who emphasized a revamped direction for the program. Accusations of editorial bias surfaced amidst the turmoil, further deepening concerns about the show’s future.