Corporate Interference in News Reporting

Shari Redstone, the controlling shareholder of Paramount, reportedly asked CBS News to delay sensitive stories about President Trump until the sale of her company to SkyDance is finalized. This interference led to the resignation of 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens over concerns about lack of independence.

Corporate Supervision of News Content at CBS News

CBS News' parent company, Paramount, is supervising '60 Minutes' content leading to the abrupt departure of executive producer Bill Owens due to corporate overreach. Legal battle with President Donald Trump over election interference allegations impacting network's handling of interviews. Speculation of settling lawsuit ahead of merger with Skydance Media to avoid FCC retribution. Network insiders express anxiety and frustration over the situation.

60 Minutes journalist criticizes parent company Paramount

In a shocking move, a '60 Minutes' journalist criticized the program's parent company on air, following the resignation of the executive producer due to disagreements with Paramount. The tension arose from attempts to supervise content, potentially jeopardizing the show's independence.

CBS' 60 Minutes and Paramount Global

CBS' 60 Minutes publicly criticizes its owner Paramount Global for the abrupt resignation of longtime executive producer Bill Owens, citing loss of independence in journalism due to corporate interference.

Resignation of Bill Owens from '60 Minutes'

Bill Owens, the executive producer of '60 Minutes,' resigned due to increased supervision from corporate leaders at CBS News' parent company, Paramount Global, amid a merger with Skydance Media. Owens felt he no longer had the independence to run the program as he had in the past. Scott Pelley paid tribute to Owens on air, stating that Owens did it for the team and viewers.

CNN's Jake Tapper criticizes CBS owner Shari Redstone over Trump lawsuit

CNN's Jake Tapper criticizes CBS owner Shari Redstone for allegedly bending to Trump's pressure in a $20 billion lawsuit against the network. Longtime 60 Minutes producer Bill Owens resigned amid the controversy, with employees supporting him for defending independent journalism. The situation involves a potential multi-billion dollar merger with Skydance Media, owned by Larry Ellison.

Media Ethics and Freedom of Speech

Paramount Global non-executive chairwoman Shari Redstone discusses the role of media in the current era and the importance of truth and freedom of speech in journalism.

CBS News Revamps Evening News Program

CBS News is revamping its evening news program, planning to launch a '60 Minutes'-style show featuring four veteran journalists in a bid to boost ratings, after Norah O'Donnell steps down as anchor. The show will have a new format, move back to CBS' Broadcast Center in Hell's Kitchen, and be supervised by '60 Minutes' executive producer Bill Owens.