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Read the ’60 Minutes’ Memo Sent to Staff Ahead of Season Premiere Under New Leadership

The program's Sunday broadcast marks a major test for CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss and her newly appointed executive producer Nick Bilton The post Read the ’60 Minutes’ Memo Sent to Staff Ahead of Season Premiere Under New Leadership appeared first on TheWrap .

The CBS News leadership sent a memo to rally "60 Minutes" staffers Sunday morning, hours before the program's high-pressure Season 59 premiere. CBS News president Tom Cibrowski, editor in chief Bari Weiss, and her newly appointed executive producer Nick Bilton praised the day as a "big moment for '60 Minutes' and CBS." The memo highlighted stories for the season premiere, including a coveted interview, a hidden camera investigation, and a profile of a NFL coach's rising star.

The memo also mentioned a cameo from a correspondent covering AI. CBS News president Tom Cibrowski, editor in chief Bari Weiss, and Nick Bilton sent the memo to staff to celebrate the launch of a new season and thank everyone for their support throughout the summer.

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