Posted on 04/22/2025 10:42:03 PM PDT by Libloather
“60 Minutes” executive producer Bill Owens abruptly quit on Tuesday, citing a loss of journalistic independence as CBS’ parent company, Paramount Global, looks to settle a lawsuit from President Trump.
“Over the past months, it has become clear that I would not be allowed to run the show as I have always run it, to make independent decisions based on what was right for ‘60 Minutes,’ right for the audience,” Owens wrote in a memo to staff that was obtained by The Post.
He added: “So, having defended this show — and what we stand for — from every angle, over time with everything I could, I am stepping aside so the show can move forward.”
Inside the halls of CBS, there are whispers that Lesley Stahl, who has reported for “60 Minutes” since 1991,” also could likely step down and finally retire.
Stahl, 83, had been at the center of Trump’s ire after she interviewed him in 2020 and claimed that the Hunter Biden Laptop story could not be verified. Trump has called for Stahl and the program to apologize, but his requests were ignored.
“People are terrified and the fact that Bill Owens is out means nobody is safe,” the insider said. “I think he jumped before he was fired.”
Owens, 57, is expected to work through the end of the current “60 Minutes” season, which is slated for May 18.
CBS News president Wendy McMahon told staff that Tanya Simon, executive editor and daughter of the late “60 Minutes” correspondent Bill Simon, will take over on an interim basis after Owens exits.
CBS insiders have speculated for months that Owens, who is just the third person to helm the iconic Sunday evening news magazine in its 57-year history, could be on the hot seat.
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Translation, “I quit before they fired my Bitch ass!”.
Stahl is a perfect candidate for a retirement party and helicopter send off.
Ditto
Blowing up like a Pinto gastank.
60 Minutes when 1984 goes video for those who don’t like to read.
As a slanted Leftist activist propaganda hour? So this must be good news if they are firing this activist who never puts on anything that doesn't attack the right.
Out with her....asap.
"Finally" is the correct word choice here.
Don’t leave, Rhett! Oh, whatever shall we do? Wherever shall we go? Enh. Whatever. Tomorrow’s another day. T-t-that’s all, folks!
I thought Lesley Stahl died back when I watched television about 10 years ago. Wow!
Journalistic independence at CBS?
LOL
Yes they have and so have all the other "Mainstream Media" outlets. Nothing but leftist propagandists and activists.
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