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Weiss-Driven CBS News Overhaul Targets a Reimagined 60 Minutes
media1 day ago

Weiss-Driven CBS News Overhaul Targets a Reimagined 60 Minutes

Bari Weiss’s plan to reinvent CBS News signals a major pivot for 60 Minutes, with longtime figures like Anderson Cooper departing, Sharyn Alfonsi’s contract up for renewal, and others potentially leaving. The show will relocate to the CBS Broadcast Center as part of broad newsroom consolidations, while Weiss envisions expanding 60 Minutes beyond TV into podcasts, newsletters and live events, potentially adding new correspondents to reflect her broader vision for CBS News.

CBS Finally Broadcasts Controversial 60 Minutes Segment on 'White Genocide' After Producer Showdown
politics3 days ago

CBS Finally Broadcasts Controversial 60 Minutes Segment on 'White Genocide' After Producer Showdown

CBS aired a delayed 60 Minutes piece examining Trump’s claim of “white genocide” in South Africa, a report long-stalled amid Bari Weiss’s editorial influence and ongoing CBS turmoil that coincides with Anderson Cooper’s exit from the program. The segment features interviews with South African farmers and officials who push back on the genocide claim, notes that independent experts find no evidence of genocide, and places the airing in the broader context of leadership changes at CBS.

CBS News Shakeup Shrinks 60 Minutes After Cooper Departure
media8 days ago

CBS News Shakeup Shrinks 60 Minutes After Cooper Departure

CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss’s overhaul at 60 Minutes has coincided with Anderson Cooper’s exit, with reports that at least one other correspondent could depart as the show is reduced to six anchors; Alfonsi’s looming contract expiry and planned staff cuts add to concerns that loyal viewers may follow the departing stars as CBS shifts to a more conservative-leaning direction.

Anderson Cooper exits 60 Minutes amid CBS News leadership shakeup
business9 days ago

Anderson Cooper exits 60 Minutes amid CBS News leadership shakeup

Veteran journalist Anderson Cooper will leave 60 Minutes after nearly 20 years, citing a desire to spend more time with his young children as CBS News undergoes leadership changes under editor Bari Weiss. The move highlights ongoing questions about editorial independence at CBS News; Cooper will continue his CNN program under a long-standing CBS arrangement, having recently covered topics from COVID long-haulers to a wreck linked to the last U.S. slave ship near Mobile, Alabama.

Anderson Cooper to Exit 60 Minutes, CBS News Braces for Change
media9 days ago

Anderson Cooper to Exit 60 Minutes, CBS News Braces for Change

Veteran journalist Anderson Cooper is poised to leave CBS News' 60 Minutes after nearly two decades, with renewal talks reportedly stalled as he prioritiesCNN and family time; his departure would be a blow to the newsmagazine amid CBS News leadership changes under Bari Weiss, who has pursued restructuring and layoffs. Cooper has previously aired 60 Minutes segments on CNN, and his exit could reshape the program’s ability to promote its stories.

How to Watch Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s New Year’s Eve Special
entertainment1 month ago

How to Watch Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s New Year’s Eve Special

Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will co-host CNN's New Year's Eve Live from Times Square at 8:00 p.m. ET, but their special will not be available on HBO Max this year. Viewers can watch via CNN, CNN.com, CNN All Access, or through live TV streaming services like DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. The event will feature performances by various artists and surprise guests.

How to Watch Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen’s New Year’s Eve Live for Free
entertainment1 month ago

How to Watch Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen’s New Year’s Eve Live for Free

Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will host CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast from Times Square on December 31, 2025, starting at 8 p.m. ET, with performances from various artists. Viewers can watch for free via live TV streaming services like DirecTV Stream and Sling TV, which offer free trials. The show features performances from Florence + the Machine, Shakira, and others, along with comedy and commentary, providing a festive way to ring in 2026.