Katie Couric calls out former '60 Minutes' boss, says she was 'gaslit'
Katie Couric accuses CBS of misconduct over high-profile interview rejections and a stolen story
What happened
Coverage emphasizes Couric’s frustration over what she describes as a pattern of dismissive treatment, with outlets like *Yahoo* and *Entertainment Weekly* framing her claims as a broader critique of CBS’ handling of high-profile assignments. *TV Insider* and *USA Today* highlight her accusation that her story was ‘stolen,’ while *The New York Post* focuses on the Lady Gaga interview rejection as the central dispute. What to watch next: Whether CBS will respond to Couric’s allegations, and if additional former employees or executives come forward with similar claims about workplace practices at *60 Minutes* or CBS News.
Legal or PR fallout could further escalate the controversy.
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Questions people are asking
What specific interviews is Couric referring to?
Katie Couric claims she pitched interviews for Lady Gaga and Hillary Clinton to CBS, which she says were rejected without justification. Later, she alleges, these interviews were pursued by other reporters, including Anderson Cooper on *60 Minutes*.
Has CBS or the former executive responded to her claims?
Coverage does not yet specify whether CBS or the former executive has issued a statement addressing Couric’s accusations.
Is this the first time Couric has spoken out about CBS?
This appears to be a direct public confrontation, though Couric has previously discussed challenges in her career, including her departure from CBS in 2011.
Coverage (7)
- Katie Couric reveals behind-the-scenes drama at '60 Minutes' that made her 'crazy' Fox News · 46d ago
- ‘Talk about getting gaslit,’ Katie Couric rips into former ’60 Minutes’ boss Los Angeles Times · 46d ago
- Katie Couric Says CBS Gaslit Her Over Lady Gaga, Hillary Clinton Interviews: ‘It Was a Bald-Faced Lie’ Yahoo · 46d ago
- Katie Couric Slams ’60 Minutes’ After Anderson Cooper ‘Stole’ Her Story TV Insider · 46d ago
- Katie Couric claims ex-’60 Minutes’ boss rejected pitch for Lady Gaga interview New York Post · 46d ago
- Katie Couric recalls getting pushed out of Lady Gaga 60 Minutes interview that she pitched: 'It made me crazy' Entertainment Weekly · 46d ago
- Katie Couric calls out former '60 Minutes' boss, says she was 'gaslit' USA Today · 46d ago
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