# Katie Couric calls out former '60 Minutes' boss, says she was 'gaslit'

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-25 12:51 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 9.19

## Executive Summary
Katie Couric alleges she was "gaslit" by her former '60 Minutes' boss after being reassigned key interviews she had pitched.

## Intelligence Brief
Katie Couric has claimed that '60 Minutes' reassigned interviews she pitched with Lady Gaga and Hillary Clinton to other journalists. Couric specifically alleges that Anderson Cooper "stole" her story regarding Lady Gaga, leading her to feel "crazy." Coverage from the New York Post, USA Today, and Entertainment Weekly emphasizes Couric's accusation that she was gaslit by her former boss.


Yahoo and TV Insider further highlight her description of the situation as a "bald-faced lie." Future developments depend on whether the former boss or CBS provides a response to these claims of story reassignment and professional gaslighting.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who did Katie Couric claim took her Lady Gaga interview?
Couric alleges that Anderson Cooper "stole" the story.

### Which other high-profile interview was reportedly reassigned?
According to coverage from Yahoo, Couric also mentioned an interview with Hillary Clinton.

### How did Couric describe the treatment she received from CBS?
She stated she was "gaslit" and described the situation as a "bald-faced lie" that "made her crazy."

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Minutes, Katie Couric, Lady Gaga, Katie Couric Says, Once Reassigned Her Interviews, Lady Gaga and Hillary Clinton It Made Me Crazy, Katie Couric Recalls Feeling, After Losing Lady Gaga Interview She Pitched

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Post | Katie Couric claims ex-’60 Minutes’ boss rejected pitch for Lady Gaga interview | 2026-06-25 14:13 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi_AFBVV95cUxOY0hDaXZiRWJwYUtfUDJ1WXdHWlJTNFpLSmZKRTcxcXhJZG1OMmRRbEEzUi0wNndGX2Vxc1UtZS1vMlNqRmdhcXc3WFg4ZkxVazZRQS1fM3VqMF9YUS1DUDBCTEgxUHRfWDlKLUpocG9wbkdNcG9GSGlqNnRCaVJWbHYyb2FpTnE4YV9hM1dOQkV6Wmk4bUYxZzNBVU1TZXF6MF9jYnRHSXBTUEpELTBEM3ZNT0V5bjVMT04wWUVVazZSWXBPd2hSQXdjMlR4OVRuZ09hdktjSUdEWi1aWE5hRE1GekRqU005OFdVT3BsSG15RzhFOF9SLWZ0Y24?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Katie Couric Says “60 Minutes” Once Reassigned Her Interviews with Lady Gaga and Hillary Clinton: 'It Made Me Crazy' | 2026-06-25 14:13 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxNRTlSM2otWEtVRTlIOExqd3NiWVl0NzI3WVBOY2xkTFRzYm5DcUkwQ2RiTVB1ZExSMGc0NW1tVUh5YWQtRi1jOU1qaTRJamtJQ09kXy1NZUFGbTkzQlhVdmpjeW11V2FlSDFSaXExQ1g4S3dVcWk2c0hJcnp4N3JtXzhGQ1g5VjBLTHMyeENlNnBPM1BhVFU0WVo1YVk3TEU?oc=5) |
| For Women First | Katie Couric Recalls Feeling ‘Crazy’ After Losing Lady Gaga Interview She Pitched | 2026-06-25 02:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxQdTdhX1JPS2NvQktISV9fY19BUXFZcnpKUDZNREEzWWtzY1ZQMWZpakJqY01HV040X19HeExLcEhWYm5lcGVZdDBxUmRrQ0ZNY290cVlueUpycTRYX3lyaFJFTkx6Ny1URklpUEVoUnlWNkdqQUdCMU9EUWtFWHlFNTQzbVJfeUtROTF0eXFtNllkQTVsbk9YRWRZLXkwcnJPdVdnLWViTEhxUQ?oc=5) |
| TV Insider | Katie Couric Slams ’60 Minutes’ After Anderson Cooper ‘Stole’ Her Story | 2026-06-25 02:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxPSk9GLWtkQ092UnMzdGhDVTFKdnZ0aHN1aXVYQlRoRkFtN2FqSGRyRDRENWxsZXR5N3RKM1pRZjRHa29SZ014SnZTQjFOU3l3RzFRcFMzNFpZdWdyalZtMFNsUGJTY1VENzlrRFh6ZWh0TU16RG9wbUhEZkwzZm1hTHQ0enpFaHYyRkZfM2JaX21VTTBRdGlxNi1VZmhkVThrQmt5Rg?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Katie Couric Says CBS Gaslit Her Over Lady Gaga, Hillary Clinton Interviews: ‘It Was a Bald-Faced Lie’ | 2026-06-25 02:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxNNFZob3VFTlFUMDZsRHJrbXhoczZHM2ZyT05aOXlTY2N3enp2QktpZ3JrVHRJYjBlcFVsREh3UXhnLXUwa1RqYWNpZE1yQUI4SEczTEFZUUg1MTBnem12UXprWUNFNkR5LXVKVVhfSENWNGhjNFVxTnlYLWRiOUg0Z01CNGdLQThkZVZWUjc0QW1rLUgwQ2c?oc=5) |
| Entertainment Weekly | Katie Couric recalls getting pushed out of Lady Gaga 60 Minutes interview that she pitched: 'It made me crazy' | 2026-06-25 02:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxOQjVnNnJFY1pjbkZkRFEwSlJfMjhpcWhkdnFfelN2Z2dFRTdmMFMxWXBCYVVwQ3RoQWJOZ184ZWR0MEtXdFV3c1pmQjNVUUpIeHpadVJuMGhUQzdMd0hYd2pGM2dKdUhpdjFESVkxS2ZRZk1wVGxtVFlJdXVJMzltb1VyYTdMUlFlQW9TZ0JaTlNKUQ?oc=5) |
| USA Today | Katie Couric calls out former '60 Minutes' boss, says she was 'gaslit' | 2026-06-25 02:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxPTzdxOUYtVks4WkVmbmFpeEFickt1WUVEamplTktDZlBqWjVpeFBvQVd0Mi12Y25sUFlkcWVqclk0MTAzZXJMMFpzUlJHZ1B3WWxJbmc5OWpUMTRoVE8wZG8xc1RBYk1RVzNQYU1TbExkVXltaVlnUFlMTUdrNS12UlhYYnE4MFU0VkNTOHhia1VKSEg1RlR3X081YlpId1otSlRpb1N3RWN3YzdXUHVtMkFGU0hfWDlnemN5MndGX000cWVzeDJv?oc=5) |

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