JOURNALISTIC INDEPENDENCE

Jun 01 2025OPINION

A Newsman's Stand Against Corporate Control

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...

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May 19 2025BUSINESS

CBS News Shake-Up: A Leadership Change

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...

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Apr 22 2025BUSINESS

A Big Change at 60 Minutes

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...

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