The Casualty of Corporate Priorities: 60 Minutes' Editor Speaks Out The firing of Guy Campanile, former managing editor of 60 Minutes, has highlighted the erosion of editorial independence in American journalism.
In a scathing social media post, Campanile accused CBS News of sacrificing its reputation for ideological intrusion and short term gains.
Campanile's tenure at 60 Minutes spanned over three decades, during which he witnessed firsthand the growing influence of corporate priorities on journalistic decision making.