Scott Pelley says '60 Minutes' has faced 'no corporate interference' by new Paramount owners

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CBS' 60 Minutes Under Fire, But Insiders Say No Corporate Interference Yet.

A tumultuous period for CBS News' flagship program, "60 Minutes", has come to an end. According to correspondent Scott Pelley, who recently spoke at the USC Annenberg's Walter Cronkite Awards, his show has faced no corporate interference from the new leadership at Paramount Global.

The program is currently under pressure as a result of President Donald Trump's lawsuit against Paramount over "60 Minutes"'s interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. The suit claimed election interference and sought an apology from CBS News.

However, in an apparent twist, no corporate interference has been detected by the show's staff since the lawsuit was settled ahead of a $8 billion merger with Skydance Media, which needed the Trump administration's approval.

Pelley acknowledged that there were internal issues within the newsroom after months-long mediation between Paramount and Trump's attorneys over CBS News' handling of Harris's interview. He also expressed his appreciation for the outstanding leadership of Bill Owens, who left in protest, as well as Wendy McMahon.

The program's reputation has been marred by the departure of several key personnel, including executive producer Bill Owens and CBS News President Wendy McMahon.

Pelley believes that "60 Minutes" will continue to produce stories with rigorous reporting while experiencing no corporate interference. The new leadership at Paramount Global appears to be focused on maintaining an independent newsroom.

In his speech at the USC Annenberg Awards, Pelley emphasized the importance of journalism in a democratic society and highlighted the resilience and dedication of CBS News' staff during challenging times.
 
can u believe this? so they say there's no corporate interference but like what about all the drama that went down leading up to that 8 billion merger 🤑 I mean, wendy mcmahon left in protest, bill owens too...that already raises some red flags. and now scott pelley is just gonna sit back and tell us everything is good? 😒 let's not get it twisted.
 
I'm relieved to hear that no corporate interference is being detected by the staff at 60 Minutes 🙏. It's been a crazy time for them with all the drama and pressure, but it sounds like they're on solid ground now. I do hope that some of the talented folks who left the show will find their way back, though - there was a lot of talent lost in the shake-up.

I'm also impressed that Scott Pelley is still standing strong after everything he's been through 💪. He's always been one for telling it like it is and holding people in power accountable. And I love that he's giving props to Bill Owens and Wendy McMahon - they're definitely trailblazers for women in journalism!

It just goes to show that a strong newsroom can weather any storm, as long as you've got the right leadership and commitment to fact-based reporting 💥. Here's to 60 Minutes continuing to bring us the best stories! 👏
 
Ugh, I'm getting old 🙄... remember when news was serious? Now it's all about corporate politics and lawsuits. I mean, who needs journalism when you can just settle a lawsuit and move on, right? 🤔 The fact that they settled ahead of the merger is like, a huge red flag for me. It smells like something's fishy going on. And what's with the leadership changes? First Bill Owens quits in protest, then Wendy McMahon leaves... it's like they're just getting rid of anyone who doesn't fit their corporate agenda. I'm glad Scott Pelley is speaking out and saying that there's no corporate interference, but I've got my doubts 🤷‍♂️. We need more journalists like him, not less. And what about the quality of the reporting? Is it still top-notch or have they compromised on that too? 📰
 
📰 This is kinda surprising that corporate interference hasn't come in yet... I mean, with the new leadership at Paramount Global they're supposed to be making changes right? But apparently not affecting the news side of things too much? 🤔 It's still weird though how "60 Minutes" ended up in this mess after the Kamala Harris interview. All that drama over election interference and an apology... it just seems like a PR stunt to me 😐. Anyway, Scott Pelley's speech at those USC Annenberg Awards was pretty cool, he's got some good points about journalism being crucial for democracy... we should definitely be supporting our news teams 👍
 
🙏 I think it's cool that the new leadership at Paramount Global is trying to maintain an independent newsroom for "60 Minutes". It's gotta be tough when you've got high-profile lawsuits like the one against Kamala Harris, but if they're keeping their hands off and letting the staff do their thing, that's a good sign. 📰

I mean, it's no surprise that there were internal issues after months of mediation, but I'm glad Pelley is speaking out about how the new leadership is supportive of their journalists. It's all about preserving the integrity of reporting, you know? 🤝 And I love how he emphasized the importance of journalism in a democratic society - it's so true! 💡

But what really gets me is how the program has lost some key personnel, like Bill Owens and Wendy McMahon... it's like they're trying to shake up the whole thing. Hopefully, they can find people who are just as passionate about telling tough stories. 👥
 
OMG, that's so crazy! I can imagine how stressful it must be for Scott Pelley and the whole team on 60 Minutes 🤯😩. Like, dealing with a lawsuit from Trump is already bad enough, but to have internal issues too? Ugh, my heart goes out to them 💔. But it sounds like they're being super supportive of each other, which is awesome 🤗. And I love that Wendy McMahon and Bill Owens are still keeping an eye on things - those two seem like total rockstars 👏. Fingers crossed that 60 Minutes can just keep doing what it does best: delivering solid journalism with no interference 📰💪.
 
I'm still skeptical about this whole thing 🤔. I mean, no corporate interference? That sounds like PR speak to me 😒. What exactly does that mean, anyway? How can we be sure that there's no behind-the-scenes pressure being exerted on the show's writers and producers?

And what's with all these departures? Bill Owens and Wendy McMahon were high-level executives who left in protest... what were they protesting again? 🤷‍♂️ Was it just a normal shake-up or was there something more going on beneath the surface?

I'd love to see some sources on this one, like, actual evidence of no corporate interference, not just an interview with Scott Pelley. I'm not buying it without some concrete proof 💯.
 
I'm not surprised about this 🤔. The Trump lawsuit was always going to create some tension, but I thought it'd be more likely that corporate interference would come into play given their history with him. It's a relief to hear that the show's still producing quality content without any major corporate influence 🎉. Of course, internal issues like staff departures can affect the program's reputation, but it seems like CBS News is taking steps to address those and keep the focus on journalism ❤️. The fact that new leadership at Paramount Global appears to be prioritizing an independent newsroom is a positive development for viewers who value unbiased reporting 📰.
 
🙌 I'm glad to hear that there's no corporate interference from Paramount Global on "60 Minutes" yet! It's great to see some stability after all those internal issues 🤯. The fact that Scott Pelley is still confident in the show's reporting and independence is super reassuring 💪. Let's keep supporting our journalists who are doing their best to bring us accurate and unbiased news 📰💥
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole Trump v CBS thing 🤯... I mean, it's crazy that a lawsuit could get so heated over an interview with Kamala Harris. And what's even crazier is how some people think CBS is going to be all compromised now because of it 😂. No way, Scott Pelley seems like a straight shooter and if the new leadership at Paramount Global is cool with it, I trust them to keep "60 Minutes" doing its thing 📺. It's great that Wendy McMahon and Bill Owens are still around, they're some big shoes to fill... but hey, I'm sure they'll be back in the newsroom before you know it 👍. One thing's for sure, if anyone can get to the bottom of what's really going on at CBS, it's Scott Pelley 💡
 
I'm still shaking my head about this whole thing 🤯... like what's up with Bill Owens just up and leaving? I mean, I get it, he had his reasons for protesting, but you'd think that would've been a bigger deal. Anyway, I heard Wendy McMahon's departure was pretty messy too... did she really have to go out on that kind of note? 🙄

And don't even get me started on the lawsuit with Trump 😩... it's just another example of how things can get crazy fast in the news business. But hey, at least Scott Pelley is standing up for what he believes in and saying that CBS News isn't being held back by corporate interference.

It's good to hear that the new leadership at Paramount Global is focused on maintaining an independent newsroom 💪... fingers crossed it sticks around!
 
omg u guys i just can't even right now lol so i was watching 60 mins the other night and i felt like they were literally trying to make amends with trump after that whole kamala harris thing but like what took them so long idk

anyway i was talking to my bff about it and she's a huge fan of scott pelley and she said he seems really cool and stuff i don't know much about him but i guess he's been in the industry for ages ? idk

but seriously though the whole thing with wendy mcmahon leaving is wild i feel like corporate interference can be super sneaky and you never even notice it until it's too late u need someone to speak up and say "hey what's going on here" but like who does that?
 
I'm like totally nostalgic for the good ol' days when 60 Minutes was still untouchable, you know? 🙄 Now it's under fire because Trump sued 'em over that Kamala Harris interview, but apparently no one at Paramount Global has breathed down their necks yet. It's like they're just letting them do their thing and not messing with the journalism too much. I mean, it's still got its issues, what with Bill Owens and Wendy McMahon ghosting out, but at least they're focused on doing real reporting without corporate interference getting in the way. Scott Pelley seems like a cool cat who just wants to get back to doing the hard-hitting stuff. The fact that he gave props to those who left in protest shows he's still got some integrity left too 🙏
 
I'm surprised they're saying no corporate interference yet 🙄, considering how much drama those people can create. I mean, 8 billion dollars is a pretty big distraction from actual journalism, but hey, fingers crossed it stays that way 💰. Scott Pelley seems like the only sane person left in that newsroom, good for him 👍. And btw, Bill Owens' departure was super classy of them to acknowledge... after he was basically forced out 🤫. Guess you could say Wendy McMahon's "outstanding leadership" is just a euphemism for "we got rid of the drama queen" 😂.
 
i think its kinda sad when ppl get fired cuz they dont agree w/ the new direction, u know? like bill owens & wendy mcmahon left their jobs cuz they wanted to protect "60 mins" integrity...its not just about corporate profits, its about doin what's right 4 journalism. its a reminder that even in big corps, theres still room 4 people w/ principles & values. lets hope the new leadership at Paramount Global keeps it that way 🤞
 
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