Two fired '60 Minutes' reporters join Columbia Journalism School
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Two former '60 Minutes' correspondents, Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, have been hired by Columbia Journalism School for the 2026–27 academic year. The move follows their recent dismissal from the CBS News program amid a shakeup under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley were dismissed from CBS News' '60 Minutes' as part of a shakeup under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.4,3,2 Both reporters will teach at Columbia Journalism School for the 2026–27 academic year.4,3,2 The Independent reported that a new current affairs program is being pitched to streaming services, potentially involving talent dismissed by Weiss.1
Fox News reported that Alfonsi and Pelley were shown the door after clashing with Bari Weiss over attempts to reduce partisanship at '60 Minutes'.2
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