Student Scholarship Recipient Slams Bari Weiss-Era CBS at News Emmys: ‘Stains Mike Wallace’s Legacy’ | Video
At the News Emmys, student journalist Santiago Campos received the Mike Wallace Memorial Scholarship. In his acceptance speech, he criticized CBS for its current direction, suggesting it tarnishes Mike Wallace's legacy. Campos emphasized the importance of truthful journalism and urged the media to prioritize serving the public interest.
- ▪Santiago Campos received the Mike Wallace Memorial Scholarship at the News Emmys.
- ▪He criticized CBS's recent direction during his acceptance speech, stating it stains Mike Wallace's legacy.
- ▪Campos highlighted the challenges of truthful journalism in the face of corporate influence.
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Home > Media & Platforms > Journalism Student Scholarship Recipient Slams Bari Weiss-Era CBS at News Emmys: ‘Stains Mike Wallace’s Legacy’ | Video “As corporate elites take hold over the very pipes through which our information flows, journalism that serves the people becomes increasingly harder to come by,” journalist Santiago Campos adds Casey Loving May 27, 2026 @ 7:25 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Scott Pelley and Santiago Campos at the News Emmys (Emmys/YouTube) “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley took the stage at the News Emmys on Wednesday to award student journalist Santiago Campos with the Mike Wallace Memorial Scholarship, named after one of the original “60 Minutes” contributors.
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