{
  "id": 7137879,
  "title": "Read the ’60 Minutes’ Memo Sent to Staff Ahead of Season Premiere Under New Leadership",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/read-the-60-minutes-memo-sent-to-staff-ahead-of-season-premiere-under",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T17:30:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/60-minutesn-leadership-memo-season-premiere/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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 .",
  "key_points": [
    "CBS News leadership sent memo to 60 Minutes staff",
    "Season 59 premiere highlighted stories and interviews",
    "Memo thanked staff for support throughout summer"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Nick Bilton, Bari Weiss, Tom Cibrowski Send Congratulatory ’60 Minutes’ Memo to Staff Ahead of Season Premiere",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/nick-bilton-bari-weiss-tom-cibrowski-send-congratulatory-60-minutes",
        "published": "2026-09-13T17:09:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}