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'60 Minutes' chief resigns, saying show's independence was compromised

by rl3 on 4/23/25, 11:05 AM with 22 comments

  • by Molitor5901 on 4/23/25, 4:59 PM

    I believe the media deserves criticism for its tendency to avoid uncomfortable stories; regardless of which political party they involve. News organizations often reflect a bias, and that bias tends to extend to the journalists they hire. It's difficult to trust the industry when I can’t tell whether a story is being reported because it's true, or because it aligns with someone's personal beliefs.

    With so much of the media landscape controlled by large corporations I don’t trust, I find it nearly impossible to confidently assess the accuracy or intent behind what I’m being told. That leaves me with few options beyond relying on my instincts—which, admittedly, aren't always fully informed.

    In my opinion, mainstream outlets should have scrutinized President Biden’s son and the president’s cognitive health more aggressively. While there are certainly outstanding journalists, it seems that many pursue stories that support their own political leanings rather than challenge them. I can only guess this is happening because journalism no longer attracts the best talent; declining financial incentives?

    I wish I knew how to fix this.

  • by RickJWagner on 4/23/25, 12:24 PM

  • by Buttons840 on 4/23/25, 11:50 AM

    This is related to Trump suing 60-Minutes because of how they edited their interview with Harris. I never realized such a lawsuit was even possible; are TV shows not allowed to edit what they show?