CBS News has set the record straight.
In recent weeks, a rumor has been circulating that CBS News is considering bringing podcaster Joe Rogan to its network.
The rumor was started by several news outlets who claimed CBS News chief Bari Weiss was interested in bringing Rogan on board after Anderson Cooper left the network.
Now, CBS News has responded to the rumors by denying them.
Mediaite provided more details on CBS News’ denial that any talks were happening:
CBS News responded to viral reports alleging that news chief Bari Weiss was considering podcaster Joe Rogan to join legendary news magazine 60 Minutes.
The speculation began after correspondent Anderson Cooperannounced in February that he was voluntarily stepping away from the show he appeared on for more than two decades. In March, RadarOnline published an “Exclusive” titled, CBS Looking to Pin Down Joe Rogan — Network Bosses Are Betting Podcast Powerhouse Will Strengthen Sagging ’60 Minutes’.”
The rumor picked up steam this week when an article appear in the Austin American-Statesman, declaring, “Austin-based podcaster Joe Rogan reportedly being considered for 60 Minutes role.”
The Statesman changed its story after CBS News released a statement saying the speculation was “false.”
The article was amended to read, “CBS News has denied reports that Austin-based podcaster Joe Rogan will serve as a replacement for ’60 Minutes’ correspondent Anderson Cooper. A CBS News spokesperson said in an official statement to the American-Statesman that reports on Rogan joining the network are ‘false.’”
CBS News has recently undergone major changes.
On Tuesday, the network fired longtime 60 Minutes journalist Scott Pelley.
The Hill reported more on Pelley’s firing:
The head of CBS News told staff on Wednesday that the network’s decision to fire a longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent involved a breach of trust, according to an audio transcript of an editorial call reported by The New York Times.
ADVERTISEMENT“I’m only interested in working in a newsroom that is built on trust and mutual respect; we cannot do our work without it. That foundation was broken on Monday,” Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss reportedly told the newsroom on the morning call.
The network fired veteran journalist Scott Pelley on Tuesday following a fiery exchange with the new “60 Minutes” executive producer Nick Bilton during a meeting with the show’s staff on Monday. Pelley has worked for this show for nearly 30 years.
Weiss hired Bilton in May to helm the show after she fired “60 Minutes” executive producer Tanya Simon. Bilton, a former technology columnist for The New York Times, does not have experience working in broadcast news, and his appointment has drawn public backlash.
During the Monday meeting, Pelley reportedly told Bilton that he had “slender” qualifications for his new role and accused Weiss of “murdering” the network. Weiss was not present during this meeting, according to the Times.
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