Doubts grow over future of '60 Minutes' after firing of Scott Pelley

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Issued on: 05/06/2026 - 16:26

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Turmoil continues at CBS News. As bosses defend the firing of longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley, many journalists are questioning the network's strategy. Newsroom shake-ups usually occur at failing programmes, but "60 Minutes" has led ratings for years, if not decades. This week's guest on FRANCE 24's media show "Scoop" is Susie Banikarim, a columnist for the Columbia Journalism Review.

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