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.

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.