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60 Minutes staff revolt against new producer Nick Bilton

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New executive producer Nick Bilton is facing significant backlash from senior CBS News staffers regarding his appointment and proposed changes to "60 Minutes." Longtime correspondent Scott Pelley reportedly told Bilton that the program was being "murdered" and that Bilton was unqualified. Former executive producer Bill Owens also criticized the changes, stating that experienced staff were being dismissed by individuals unfamiliar with their work. AI

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60 Minutes staff revolt against new producer Nick Bilton

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Sara Fischer ·

    New "60 Minutes" head faces blowback as staffers rebuke changes

    <p><a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/28/60-minutes-new-executive-producer-nick-bilton" target="_blank">Nick Bilton</a>, the newly installed executive producer of "60 Minutes," faces a crisis of confidence as senior CBS News staffers openly rebuke his appointment amid broader…

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