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Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, is reshaping the roster of “60 Minutes” ahead of the program’s 59th season, recruiting several prominent journalists to expand the broadcast’s correspondent lineup. The moves come as part of a broader reorganization at the network that has already resulted in the departure of multiple established figures from the long-running news magazine.
Ross Douthat, a conservative opinion columnist at the New York Times for 17 years, will join “60 Minutes” as a correspondent, according to a memo from newly appointed executive producer Nick Bilton. Bilton praised Douthat’s ability to present complex issues with nuance and compassion, saying he will bring “big and ranging curiosity” to the program’s reporting.
Douthat’s departure from the Times prompted a farewell from Opinion Editor Kathleen Kingsbury, who commended him for his “good faith” arguments and his impact on the publication’s editorial mission. The Times declined to offer additional remarks regarding his transition to CBS News.
Norah O’Donnell, the former “CBS Evening News” anchor and longtime CBS News contributor, will also assume a correspondent role on “60 Minutes.” Bilton highlighted her extensive interview portfolio, which includes conversations with Pope Francis, Presidents Trump and Biden, and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over more than a dozen years.
The network has also named several contributors to the program, including documentary filmmaker and journalist Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, a former Vice News correspondent recently hired as a CBS News national correspondent, and Trevor Phillips, a former Sky News presenter now serving as CBS News’ senior global affairs correspondent.
Weiss and CBS News President Tom Cibrowski announced the appointments to staff, expressing enthusiasm about the expanded team. The reshuffling follows a series of high-profile departures, including the firing of executive producer Tanya Simon and correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega and Scott Pelley.
Several veteran correspondents remain with the program despite the upheaval. Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim continue in their roles, while Anderson Cooper announced his exit from the network earlier this year.
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