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Steve Kroft Says He Hated His 30-Season '60 Minutes' Run

The candid interview sharpens a wider reexamination of 60 Minutes' culture.

Overview

  • Steve Kroft told Bill O’Reilly on the We’ll Do It Live podcast that he hated his long run at 60 Minutes and probably would not do it again.
  • He called the newsroom a snake pit, saying colleagues grew resentful after he was chosen for the show.
  • He described the workload as nonstop, citing beepers, constant flights, short sleep, and days of scripting and screenings.
  • He said his favorite role at CBS was the London bureau post because it let him see the world.
  • The remarks arrive as 60 Minutes faces fresh scrutiny over its direction, with O’Reilly criticizing recent CBS leadership moves.