A prominent journalist recently took a bold step. Scott Pelley, a well-known figure on the CBS news program "60 Minutes, " used his platform to speak out. He did this during the closing moments of the show. Pelley's message was directed at CBS News' parent company, Paramount. The company was reportedly ready to settle a lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed by the Trump adm...
A significant shift occurred at CBS News. Wendy McMahon, the CEO, decided to step down. This move came after a tense exchange with George Cheeks, the co-CEO of Paramount Global. The decision was made public on a Monday, following a meeting on Sunday. McMahon's resignation letter hinted at disagreements over the future direction of the company. The tension between Mc...
A significant shift happened at 60 Minutes. Bill Owens, the executive producer, decided to step down. The reason? He felt he could no longer make decisions that were best for the show and its viewers. This is a big deal because Owens was only the third person to lead the program in its 57-year history. Owens sent a memo to his team. It said that over the past few...
Paramount Global is making some big changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These changes are happening because of new rules from the Trump administration. These rules are affecting how companies approach inclusion and diversity. Trump's administration has been pushing to shut down DEI programs across the federal government. Now, they're ...
CBS News recently received a request from the government to hand over a complete and unedited transcript of an interview aired on October 2024. They are also requested to provide footage of the interview. The government, run by a Donald Trump appointee, asked for these materials to be turned over to them. This is convenient, with the Trump administration unrested ...
You might think morning show interviews are all about fun topics like cooking and celebrities. But recently, CBS News host Tony Dokoupil's chat with author Ta-Nehisi Coates about Israel has caused quite a stir. The interview, which aired on September 30, focused on Coates' new book of essays. It didn't take long for things to get heated, with Dokoupil questioning Coa...