Scott Pelley Goes Off on Bari Weiss: 'CBS News Is on Fire'
Scott Pelley has spoken out against Bari Weiss amid drama at CBS News. The controversy surrounds the network's flagship news program, 60 Minutes, and questions about editorial independence. The situation has led to internal backlash and turmoil within the network.
- ▪Scott Pelley criticized Bari Weiss over her role at CBS News
- ▪The controversy involves the network's flagship news program, 60 Minutes
- ▪CBS News is facing questions about editorial independence
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Media Scott Pelley Goes Off on Bari Weiss: 'CBS News Is on Fire' Robby Soave and Amber Duke discuss the recent drama between Scott Pelley and Bari Weiss at CBS. Robby Soave and Amber Duke | 6.10.2026 10:00 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests On this segment of Free Media, Senior Editor Robby Soave and Daily Caller Editor in Chief Amber Duke discuss the turmoil at CBS surrounding its flagship news program, 60 Minutes, as the network faces internal backlash and questions about editorial independence after Bari Weiss took over the network.
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