Dan Rather Criticizes Bari Weiss for Changes and Firings at '60 Minutes'
📰 Original title: Dan Rather takes Bari Weiss to task over 'nonsensical' killing of '60 Minutes'
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In a pointed Substack essay, veteran journalist Dan Rather sharply criticized CBS News chief Bari Weiss for what he described as destructive changes to the iconic '60 Minutes' program. Rather, a former correspondent for the show, argued that under Weiss's leadership, '60 Minutes' has shifted from being the gold standard of broadcast journalism to a diminished version. He specifically highlighted the recent firing of longtime anchor Scott Pelley, whom Rather said accused Weiss of 'murdering' the broadcast. Rather agreed, calling the actions premeditated. Despite the program's strong performance—rated the number-one news program in its 58th season, with 9% year-over-year viewership growth and nearly doubled social media engagement—Rather contended that Weiss's claimed need to adapt to a 'new media landscape' does not align with the facts. He suggested the changes appear motivated by factors other than performance and expressed sadness over the potential loss of this American institution. Rather hoped that new efforts could recreate something similar to '60 Minutes'' legacy of quality journalism. The article reflects ongoing debates about media leadership, editorial direction, and the future of traditional broadcast news in a changing environment.
Dan Rather Criticizes Bari Weiss for Changes and Firings at '60 Minutes'
📰 Original title: Dan Rather takes Bari Weiss to task over 'nonsensical' killing of '60 Minutes'
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In a pointed Substack essay, veteran journalist Dan Rather sharply criticized CBS News chief Bari Weiss for what he described as destructive changes to the iconic '60 Minutes' program. Rather, a former correspondent for the show, argued that under Weiss's leadership, '60 Minutes' has shifted from being the gold standard of broadcast journalism to a diminished version. He specifically highlighted the recent firing of longtime anchor Scott Pelley, whom Rather said accused Weiss of 'murdering' the broadcast. Rather agreed, calling the actions premeditated. Despite the program's strong performance—rated the number-one news program in its 58th season, with 9% year-over-year viewership growth and nearly doubled social media engagement—Rather contended that Weiss's claimed need to adapt to a 'new media landscape' does not align with the facts. He suggested the changes appear motivated by factors other than performance and expressed sadness over the potential loss of this American institution. Rather hoped that new efforts could recreate something similar to '60 Minutes'' legacy of quality journalism. The article reflects ongoing debates about media leadership, editorial direction, and the future of traditional broadcast news in a changing environment.
Bobby Darin - born 90 yrs ago this wk.
Dan Rather’s ‘Reason to Smile’ today.
Includes a clip of “Beyond the Sea” performed on Colbert show last yr by Jonathan Groff & others from B’way show “Just in Time” in same theater where Darin performed the song on Ed Sullivan Show 65 yrs before.
#BobbyDarin #DanRather #Colbert #LateNight #BeyondTheSea
https://open.substack.com/pub/steady/p/bobby-darin?r=br4h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
Hundreds Of Veteran Journalists And Groups Urge WHCA To “Speak Forcefully” About Trump’s Attacks On Media As He Attends Annual Dinner
#News #DanRather #DonaldTrump #ElectionLine #SamDonaldson #WeijiaJiang #WHCA #WhiteHouseCorrespondentsAssociation #WhiteHouseCorrespondentsDinner
https://deadline.com/2026/04/trump-white-house-correspondents-dinner-media-attacks-1236865663/
@godofbiscuits @IveyJanette
A number of respected journos are on there, alas--formerly of network TV mainly. #RIP #DanRather
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I wasn't aware of recent changes in Axios until I read the Wiki page on it, at the bottom.
TIL:
"On August 8, 2022, Axios announced that it had been sold to Cox Enterprises for $525 million. As part of the transaction, Axios spun out Axios HQ as a separate software company.[15][16] According to the deal, Cox owns 70% of the company, while Axios employees and its founders retain ownership of the remaining 30%.[1] The acquisition was completed the following month.
[3]Since 2021, Axios has launched a network of local newsletters across the United States.[17] The company has also focused on growing its events business.
[18]In March 2023, Axios fired Ben Montgomery, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, after he described as "propaganda" a Florida Department of Education press release about an event hosted by Governor Ron DeSantis "exposing the diversity equity and inclusion scam in higher education".
[19]In August 2024, Axios laid off 50 employees, which amounted to 10% of total staff.[20] "
Dan Rather Says Bari Weiss Hire And Skydance-Paramount Merger Mark “A Dark Day In The Halls Of CBS News”
#News #Politics #BariWeiss #CBSNews #DanRather #ElectionLine
https://deadline.com/2025/10/dan-rather-bari-weiss-cbs-news-1236575669/