CBS' 60 Minutes and Paramount Global

SOURCE www.mediaite.com
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.

Key Points

  • Bill Owens resigns due to loss of journalistic independence under Paramount Global
  • Paramount Global's influence over 60 Minutes' content seen as a threat to honest journalism

Pros

  • Longtime dedication of Bill Owens to 60 Minutes
  • Public stand for journalistic independence

Cons

  • Corporate interference in journalistic content