Scott Pelley Calls for Bari Weiss's Removal as CBS News Chief

Scott Pelley, a former correspondent for '60 Minutes', has suggested that Paramount, the parent company of CBS News, should remove Bari Weiss from her position as head of the news division. In an interview with The New York Times, Pelley expressed concerns about Weiss's lack of experience in television and her perceived bias, stating, "We need adult supervision, and at the moment we don’t have it." He criticized the recent changes at CBS News, which included the dismissal of several senior staff members, and described the current state of the network as "on fire." Pelley also shared that he felt the ouster of former executive producer Tanya Simon affected him deeply. CBS News responded to Pelley’s comments by stating that Weiss's editorial suggestions were aimed at improving the quality of reporting. Pelley argued that the network must adapt to modern media challenges but criticized Weiss and her team for their approach to digital platforms. He concluded that Weiss should not be in her current role, comparing the situation to being asked to pilot a plane without the necessary skills.