Pelley says CBS News ‘is on fire’

"60 Minutes" Veteran Scott Pelley Slams CBS News Leadership In a scathing interview with The New York Times, former "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley has unleashed a blistering attack on the current leadership at CBS News. Citing a chaotic work environment, Pelley described CBS News as being "on fire," suggesting a deep-seated crisis within the organization. This explosive statement comes after Pelley's own high-profile exit from the network, which he blames on a clash with the new "60 Minutes" executive producer, Nick Bilton. As the television news landscape continues to evolve, Pelley's comments raise questions about the future of CBS News and its ability to maintain its reputation for quality journalism.

On Sunday, former "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley told The New York Times that his former employer, CBS News, "is on fire" under its current leadership. The Times interviewed Pelley after he was fired for blasting the new "60 Minutes" executive producer, Nick Bilton. He stressed his hope that the leadership at Paramount — CBS...