Stephen A. Smith, John McEnroe reportedly in the running to be 60 Minutes' new Andy Rooney
New executive producer Nick Bilton is also apparently developing an AI system to review story pitches.
Since Nick Bilton became executive producer of 60 Minutes, many of the network's longtime staff members have departed. This summer, Bilton has been quietly building a new version of the program that may include returning the Rooney-style closing segments. Bilton has reached out to sports commentators John McEnroe and Stephen A. Smith to offer their insights for the new segments.
While Smith has recently expressed controversial opinions about trans people and women's sports, he is reportedly being considered for the role. The New York magazine article details the changes at 60 Minutes since Bari Weiss took over CBS News, emphasizing that many current staff members are privately supportive of the changes, which they see as an opportunity for greater inclusivity and diversity.
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