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Steve Kroft Criticizes '60 Minutes' Leadership Under Bari Weiss

Steve Kroft, a longtime correspondent for '60 Minutes,' criticized the current leadership of the news program under CBS News president Bari Weiss, calling the direction 'disastrous.' In an interview with PBS NewsHour reporter Geoff Bennett, Kroft described the changes as an example of 'journalistic interference,' arguing that the decisions made under Weiss lack sound business reasoning. He emphasized that the program, historically one of the most respected and highly rated in television news, has suffered under the new leadership. Kroft's comments reflect broader concerns about editorial direction and journalistic integrity at the network. The remarks come amid a period of significant staff changes, including the departure of several high-profile figures like former anchor Scott Pelley.

Variety

Ken Burns and David Schmidt's 'The American Revolution' Documentary

Ken Burns and David Schmidt's six-part documentary series 'The American Revolution' was released by PBS in November 2025. The timing of the release, just under a year before the United States' 250th anniversary, was coincidental. Burns emphasized that the bicentennial was not a consideration during the production. The documentary took over a decade to complete and focuses on giving a voice to underrepresented perspectives in the American Revolution. Burns and Schmidt aimed to provide a more inclusive narrative of the events and people involved in the revolution, highlighting stories that are often overlooked in traditional historical accounts.

Variety

Clifford the Big Red Dog Being Rebooted for PBS Kids

A new animated series based on the best-selling book series by Scholastic is in the works, aiming to teach preschoolers important social skills and foundational values. The 26-episode series will premiere on PBS Kids in 2027.

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