Bari Weiss Takes a Swing at the 60 Minutes Fortress
Bari Weiss has made significant changes to the leadership of CBS's 60 Minutes, appointing Nick Bilton as the new executive producer. This shakeup includes the departure of several correspondents, including Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, amid controversies regarding editorial decisions. Weiss's leadership style has sparked debate within the journalism community, as she aims to attract younger audiences to the long-standing program.
- ▪Bari Weiss replaced Tanya Simon as executive producer of 60 Minutes.
- ▪Nick Bilton, a journalist and filmmaker, has been appointed as the new executive producer.
- ▪Several correspondents, including Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, are leaving the program amid controversies.
- ▪Weiss's leadership has been polarizing, aiming to modernize the show and attract younger viewers.
- ▪The changes at 60 Minutes reflect a broader strategy to adapt to evolving media landscapes.
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Bari Weiss Takes a Swing at the 60 Minutes Fortress David Manney | 7:57 PM on May 28, 2026 Townhall Media CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss replaced Tanya Simon as executive producer of 60 Minutes and named journalist, author, and filmmaker Nick Bilton as the program's new executive producer for its 59th season. From Reuters: Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); The appointment of Bilton, 49, is part of a shakeup at the 57-year-old program and follows other unconventional hires including of podcasters and opinion writers in a new strategy to draw younger audiences.
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