Read the memo: CBS News leadership is selling staffers on '60 Minutes' as it relaunches under Bari Weiss
CBS News is getting employees excited about the first full season of "60 Minutes" under Bari Weiss, months after a string of high-profile exits.
CBS News is generating excitement ahead of the relaunch of 60 Minutes under new leadership by Bari Weiss. The newsroom leaders, including Weiss, sent a memo to staff on Sunday to build anticipation for the upcoming season. The 59th season will feature 10 regular contributors, with five correspondents joining from CBS and the New York Times.
Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, Jon Wertheim, Norah O'Donnell, and Ross Douthat are among the returning correspondents. Notably, Stahl, Whitaker, and Wertheim have decided to return, stating their commitment to the show's values of fearless journalism and storytelling. The memo highlights a highly anticipated interview with a US Air Force officer who was rescued from Iran in April.
CBS News is also emphasizing the importance of trust and mutual respect between staff and leadership.
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