Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, Trevor Phillips to Join CBS’ ’60 Minutes
CBS reshapes '60 Minutes' with four high‑profile hires as the show recovers from recent departures.
Questions people are asking
Who are the new correspondents and contributors joining "60 Minutes"?
Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni and Trevor Phillips.
Which outlet linked the staffing changes to a recent spate of firings?
The Washington Post.
What role is Ross Douthat assigned on the program?
He is joining as a correspondent.
What happened
The influx comes after a series of high‑profile departures that prompted a revamp led by editor Bari Weiss. The Washington Post described the changes as a response to a recent spate of firings, while The Guardian noted that the program is rebuilding its correspondent and contributor lineup.
Variety’s coverage listed all four new hires, underscoring the breadth of expertise they bring—from column writing to war reporting and cultural travel pieces. CBS stands to broaden its audience reach by integrating these recognized journalists, and each newcomer gains a national platform for their work.
Viewers can expect their first segments to appear in upcoming episodes as the show rolls out its refreshed format. Watching the debut broadcasts will reveal how the added perspectives shape the magazine’s investigative and storytelling style.
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Who reported it (7)
- Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni to Join CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’ The Hollywood Reporter · 3h ago
- Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, Trevor Phillips to Join CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’ Variety · 3h ago broke it first
- 60 Minutes adds new correspondents and contributors after key departures The Guardian · 3h ago
- Ross Douthat joins Bari Weiss’s revamped ‘60 Minutes’ after spate of firings The Washington Post · 3h ago
- "60 Minutes" announces new correspondents and contributors CBS News · 3h ago
- Ross Douthat Joins ‘60 Minutes’ as a Correspondent The New York Times · 3h ago
- Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, Trevor Phillips to Join CBS’ ’60 Minutes Variety · 3h ago broke it first
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