Letters to the Editor: Media executive's resignation foreshadows increasing threat to the 1st Amendment

Letters to the Editor: Media executive's resignation foreshadows increasing threat to the 1st Amendment

An L.A. Times reader expresses worry over the departure of a '60 Minutes' executive who did not want to cave to Trump's demands.

Exclusive: New "60 Minutes" Chief Likely Tanya Simon, Now Exec Editor, Daughter of Beloved Late CBS News Star Bob Simon - Showbiz411

“60 Minutes” is in the news right now. The six decades old revered news program lost its editor in chief yesterday. Bill Owens sent out a memo and made no secret that he felt he’d lost control of the show over the ever increasing anti-Trump tilt of stories. I’m told he was fired by CBS […] The post Exclusive: New “60 Minutes” Chief Likely Tanya Simon, Now Exec Editor, Daughter of Beloved Late CBS News Star Bob Simon appeared first on Showbiz411.

Tapper Tears Into CBS Owner Over ’60 Minutes’ Turmoil: ‘Hope the Money’s Worth It!’

CNN’s Jake Tapper tore into the owner of CBS’ parent company following the sudden departure of longtime 60 Minutes producer Bill Owens. Owens stepped down on Tuesday after 24 years on the show, telling staff that he was no longer able to make “independent decisions” and could no longer run the show as he had previously. His departure comes as the show faces attacks from President Donald Trump, who is suing CBS in a multibillion-dollar lawsuit. A…

Jake Tapper Tears Into CBS Owner For Bending The Knee To Trump In The Most Cynical Way

The CNN host weighed in on the departure of the top "60 Minutes" producer, who pointed to a lack of journalistic independence as reason for his exit.

‘60 Minutes’ Chief Bill Owens Held Back Tears During Staff Meeting Over Resignation: ‘I Am the Corporation's Problem’

Legendary “60 Minutes” executive producer Bill Owens fought back tears while announcing his forced resignation from the news program in a staff meeting Tuesday, according to audio obtained by Oliver Darcy’s “Status” newsletter. Journalistic stalwart of the program Lesley Stahl was in attendance while Anderson Cooper called in from Rome while reporting on Pope Francis’ death. Owens was seen struggling through emotions when he gathered staff at CB…

Jake Tapper breaks down the significance of ‘60 Minutes’ executive producer’s resignation

CNN’s Jake Tapper looks into the resignation of “60 Minutes” Executive Producer Bill Owens, and why CBS could be on the verge of an unprecedented caving into the Trump administration.