06-08-26 Part Two - Scott Pelley's Gaslighting Exit

About this episode

The episode discusses Scott Pelley's firing from CBS News amidst accusations of editorial interference and bias, along with commentary on Broadway shows and personal interviews.

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Scott Pelley’s firing came after Bari Weiss dismissed several of his colleagues and hired a new “60 Minutes” boss, Nick Bilton, whom Pelley then clashed with in a staff meeting. Pelley, along with a number of other “60 Minutes” correspondents who were fired, have now accused Weiss of editorial interference and bias, charges that CBS News and Weiss deny. Also Broadway shows losing their appeal / Graham Platner's ex-girlfriend disappointed with her NY Times interview. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Gary McNamara, Eric Harley

Topics covered

• media controversy
• editorial bias
• television news
• 60 Minutes
• Broadway shows
• interview disappointment

Keywords

• Scott Pelley
• Bari Weiss
• Nick Bilton
• CBS News
• 60 Minutes
• editorial interference
• Broadway shows
• New York Times

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS News, New York Times

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