Shaking Up the Establishment: 60 Minutes' New Blood and Old Challenges The latest lineup of correspondents and contributors to join CBS's venerable newsmagazine, 60 Minutes, has sparked a mix of excitement and skepticism among media observers.
The addition of high profile names like Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, and Gianna Toboni is seen as a much needed injection of fresh talent into the show, which has faced criticism for its staid format and lack of innovation in recent years.
The departure of former executive producer Jeff Fager and correspondents Cecila Vega and Sharyn Alfonsi has created a power vacuum at the top.