CBS News memo urges "60 Minutes" staff ahead of season premiere

CBS News president Tom Cibrowski, editor in chief Bari Weiss and newly appointed executive producer Nick Bilton sent an internal memo to the "60 Minutes" newsroom on Sunday morning, describing the Season 59 premiere as a significant moment for the program and the network. The note outlined three original stories slated for the opening episode: a highly anticipated interview, a hidden-camera investigation, and a profile of an NFL coach, along with a segment on artificial intelligence. The memo also thanked various CBS News departments for their summer support and encouraged staff to promote the show’s "It’s Time" campaign on social media. The premiere follows a series of staffing changes at the program after Weiss was appointed to lead CBS News last year, a transition that has seen several departures and accusations of political bias, which CBS News has denied. A CBS News spokesperson did not respond to requests for comment.