Reports Say Bari Weiss Is Weighing Ouster of 60 Minutes Executive Producer Tanya Simon

Insiders say removing Simon could prompt resignations across the newsroom.

Overview

Multiple outlets report Bari Weiss is preparing a major post‑season overhaul of 60 Minutes that could include replacing executive producer Tanya Simon.
Staffers quoted in Oliver Darcy’s Status newsletter warn the move would be an “earthquake-like event” and predict colleagues would quit.
Sources cited by TV Insider say Weiss wants a harder, more scoop-driven show once the current season ends in May.
Weiss previously drew criticism for pulling a 60 Minutes report on El Salvador’s CECOT mega-prison, which later aired after a delay according to the coverage.
Anderson Cooper has already said he will leave the program next season, while CBS has not confirmed any final staffing decisions.