This week, CBS News' esteemed program "60 Minutes" faced significant turmoil with the abrupt resignation of executive producer Bill Owens. Owens expressed that he could no longer operate the program with the same independence, attributing his departure to corporate interference and politics, particularly from Paramount's Shari Redstone. This tension supposedly stems from Redstone's desire to align the showâs coverage with broader corporate interests, especially concerning upcoming stories on Donald Trump. Despite this unrest, "60 Minutes" has been delivering compelling investigative content, continuing to critique the Trump administration.
Owens indicated that he believed his workâand the show itselfâwas compromised due to corporate politics.
Despite Owens' departure, "60 Minutes" continues to produce high-quality segments critical of Trump, prompting his reaction on social media.
The tension at '60 Minutes' has grown as Paramount increased its oversight over CBS News, prompting concerns from producer Bill Owens.
Owens emphasized he would not apologize for any wrongdoing regarding the controversial Harris interview amid corporate pressures.
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