Overview
- Madeleine Carlisle handed in her resignation in early August, becoming the latest behind-the-scenes producer to leave 60 Minutes, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.
- Carlisle worked as an associate producer on the program for nearly four years and previously reported for The Atlantic and Time after interning at CBS in 2017.
- The departure follows a string of high-profile removals and exits earlier this year that included executive producer Tanya Simon and correspondents Cecilia Vega, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Scott Pelley.
- Reports say other producers are actively exploring options, and CBS confirmed that an interview Sharyn Alfonsi recorded with Senator Ron Wyden for a possible Epstein-related segment did not air because the full story did not come together.
- CBS is preparing a retooled Season 59 for September under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and new executive producer Nick Bilton, a change that has triggered staff concern, raised questions about editorial independence, and could affect the program’s ability to produce long-form investigations.