Former ‘60 Minutes’ Staffers Unload on Bari Weiss: ‘Everything She’s Touched Has Turned to S—’

The "60 Minutes" news program experienced significant staff changes on May 28, with at least six senior producers and correspondents being terminated. Among those let go were correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, along with executive producer Tanya Simon and executive editor Draggan Mihailovich. This event, referred to by some as "Black Thursday," marks a substantial shift in the long-running CBS News program's personnel. The firings occurred shortly after the departure of former "60 Minutes" executive producer Jeff Fager, who left the program in 2021 following an investigation into misconduct allegations. The recent departures have led to internal discussions and speculation about the future direction of the broadcast and its editorial leadership. CBS News has not provided specific details regarding the reasons for these terminations, stating only that "changes" were made to "strengthen" the program. The affected staff members were reportedly informed of their dismissals by CBS News executives. This wave of firings follows a period of evolving leadership within CBS News, with Wendy McMahon serving as the president of CBS News and Stations.