Inside Bari’s “60 Minutes” Bloodbath, CNN Stars Sound Ellison Alarm, and Dokoupil’s Ratings Trick

CBS News is undergoing a dramatic restructuring as Bari Weiss and David Ellison dismantle the leadership and staff of *60 Minutes*, the network's most successful program. The ousting of long-time executive producer Tanya Simon and the termination of correspondents like Sharyn Alfonsi signal a shift in editorial direction, allegedly to appease Donald Trump and secure a corporate merger. This transformation, marked by the appointment of outsider Nick Bilton, has sparked widespread industry backlash, exemplified by a student journalist’s sharp critique at the recent Emmy Awards. Furthermore, the network is employing questionable statistical methods to inflate CBS Evening News ratings, reporting over four million viewers by selectively excluding low-performing days. These maneuvers reflect a broader, concerning trend of prioritizing political alignment and corporate interests over the established standards of a venerable news institution.