{
  "id": 7224490,
  "title": "’60 Minutes’ opens 59th season on CBS with no direct mention of show’s off-season turmoil",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/60-minutes-opens-59th-season-on-cbs-with-no-direct-mention-of-shows",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T01:48:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/2026/09/13/60-minutes-opens-59th-season-on-cbs-with-no-direct-mention-of-shows-off-season-turmoil"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CBS's iconic news program \"60 Minutes\" kicked off its 59th season on CBS-TV with a notable omission of the behind-the-scenes turmoil that had recently shaken the show. At the conclusion of the broadcast, an announcer briefly addressed the changes, stating, \"Where we're headed, we're going to need it,\" before introducing new faces on the show.\n\nFollowing the introduction, the program focused on the importance of journalism, highlighting the need for reliable and trustworthy news in an increasingly polarized world. CBS News leader Bari Weiss had announced that the show would take a \"new approach,\" which included significant changes to the production team.\n\nSeveral key figures on the show had departed, with Scott Pelley, a beloved correspondent, being fired after a public disagreement with his bosses. Additionally, the top producer and two other correspondents were also let go. These changes were part of a broader shift in leadership, with Weiss appointed as the new editor-in-chief of CBS News.\n\nThe turmoil at \"60 Minutes\" had been ongoing for over a year, stemming from a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump over edited footage of his interview with then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris. This case was part of a larger upheaval at CBS News, which coincided with the appointment of David Ellison as the network's new corporate leader and the promotion of Nick Bilton from technology columnist to executive producer.",
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  "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."
}