Gone in 60 minutes

Scott Pelley, a legendary journalist at 60 Minutes, was fired by the new editorial leadership, including Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton, after questioning the installation of sycophants in top ranks at CBS. Despite this move, correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim chose to stay on, stating their intention to save the program in a joint memo to staff. Their decision to remain was reportedly motivated by a desire to prevent the demise of 60 Minutes. The situation has raised concerns about the state of the media industry, with some viewing it as a sign of deeper problems.

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