Bari Weiss’s “60 Minutes” Hires Producer Who Downplayed Gaza Starvation, Justified Killing Journalists
The latest CBS News hire shows that the way to get ahead in journalism is to act as a tool for the powerful. The post Bari Weiss’s “60 Minutes” Hires Producer Who Downplayed Gaza Starvation, Justified Killing Journalists appeared first on The Intercept .
Bari Weiss, a prominent figure in the right-wing media landscape, recently hired Tanya Lukyanova as an associate producer for CBS News' "60 Minutes." Lukyanova has a history of critical reporting on Russia but has shifted towards right-wing tabloidism under Weiss's guidance. Two of her recent articles shed light on Israel's actions in Gaza, one justifying attacks on journalists and the other downplaying mass starvation in the region.
Lukyanova's work for a pro-Israel front group, the Center for Peace Communications, has been criticized for its dubious narratives and lack of transparent sourcing. The hiring of Lukyanova marks a significant step in the ongoing right-wing transformation of "60 Minutes," which has been criticized for its pro-Israel stance and alignment with the Ellison family's political goals.
Despite assurances of editorial independence, Weiss's influence is evident in the hiring decisions and the nature of the journalism produced under her watch.
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