‘60 Minutes’ journo Sharyn Alfonsi loses CBS News contract in wake of clashes with network, Bari Weiss
Sharyn Alfonsi's contract with CBS News was not renewed following disputes over editorial decisions. She accused the network of political interference and compromising journalistic integrity. Alfonsi expressed concerns that CBS is prioritizing access journalism over accountability.
- ▪Sharyn Alfonsi's contract with CBS News expired without renewal after months of conflict.
- ▪Alfonsi claimed that CBS management punished her for refusing to alter factually accurate reporting.
- ▪The network's editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, faced scrutiny for alleged editorial interference.
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Media ‘60 Minutes’ journo Sharyn Alfonsi loses CBS News contract in wake of clashes with network, Bari Weiss By Ariel Zilber Published May 27, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google CBS News declined to renew “60 Minutes” correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi’s contract after months of drama in which the journo accused the network’s leadership of political interference. Alfonsi told The Post on Wednesday that her contract expired over the weekend, and the network ignored her agent’s subsequent calls about the matter.
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