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Bari Weiss Overhauls '60 Minutes', Taps Tech Journalist Nick Bilton as New EP

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CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss has appointed Nick Bilton as the new executive producer of "60 Minutes," signaling a significant overhaul for the long-running news program. Bilton, a technology journalist and documentarian, replaces Tanya Simon, who held the position for about a year. Weiss and CBS News President Tom Cibrowski aim to expand "60 Minutes" beyond its traditional television format and deepen its role across CBS News, emphasizing a modern approach to journalism. AI

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Bari Weiss Overhauls '60 Minutes', Taps Tech Journalist Nick Bilton as New EP

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jocelyn Noveck, The Associated Press ·

    Bari Weiss replaces 30-year ’60 Minutes’ veteran with outsider Nick Bilton in major overhaul

    Tanya Simon is out after a year in the top job. Nick Bilton — a former NYT columnist with no broadcast experience — will lead the 58-year-old newsmagazine.

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