Scott Pelley

Mentioned in 22 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Appears On

The Powers That Be: Daily The Vergecast Red Eye Radio The Oath and The Office Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words The Michael Knowles Show Pivot Pod Save America The Find Out Podcast Letters from an American

Episode Appearances

The Powers That Be: Daily · Jul 16, 2026

Bonta’s Trust Issues

“Fired from 60 Minutes after objecting to Nick Bilton's arrogance; now part of 'exile coalition' criticizing changes”

Antitrust Litigation StrategyMedia Merger RegulationStreaming vs Traditional Media Competition

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The Vergecast · Jun 12, 2026

Siri is good now??

“Fired after questioning new management at 60 Minutes; gave interview to New York Times about editorial independence”

Apple Intelligence and Siri improvementsOn-device search indexing and privacySocial media algorithm transparency

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Red Eye Radio · Jun 11, 2026

06-11-26 Part One - Liar Liar, Now You're Fired

“Fired from CBS News; claimed ignorance of Barry Weiss despite Twitter Files being major 2022 story”

Scott Pelley CBS News Firing and Journalistic CredibilityTwitter Files and Government-Social Media CoordinationIran Nuclear Program and Regime Change Strategy

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The Oath and The Office · Jun 11, 2026

Trump Melts Down as Congress Pushes Back

“Fired after publicly criticizing Barry Weiss for editorial manipulation and politicization of 60 Minutes”

Congressional War Powers ReassertionExecutive Compensation Fund for January 6th ParticipantsSenate Confirmation and Attorney General Independence

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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Jun 11, 2026

Victor Davis Hanson: Iran Can’t Be Trusted, and Trump Turns the Tables on Kristen Welker

“Fired from 60 Minutes; gave first interview since termination criticizing new leadership”

Iran Nuclear Program and Sanctions StrategyCalifornia Mail-In Ballot Fraud and Election IntegrityFBI Political Weaponization Under Biden Administration

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The Michael Knowles Show · Jun 10, 2026

Ep. 1991 - Unhinged REACTIONS: Karmelo Anthony Found Guilty Of Murdering Austin Metcalf

“60 Minutes journalist fired by Barry Weiss for resisting objectivity standards; denies media bias”

Criminal Justice System Bias and Two-Tiered JusticeRacial Solidarity and Identity Politics in AmericaSPLC Funding of White Supremacist Organizations

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Red Eye Radio · Jun 10, 2026

06-10-26 Part One - Maine Wants a Commie-Nazi

“Departed 60 Minutes; criticized for lack of curiosity during FBI Russian collusion interviews and potential bias”

Maine Democratic Primary Results and Candidate SelectionCarmelo Anthony Murder Trial and SentencingScott Pelley 60 Minutes Departure and Media Leadership

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Pivot · Jun 9, 2026

Trump's AI Stake, SpaceX's IPO Froth, and Apple's Siri Overhaul

“Fired from 60 Minutes; gave extensive interview to NY Times about editorial purge and management failures”

Trump Administration Regulatory CaptureCBS 60 Minutes Editorial Purge and Media ConsolidationSpaceX IPO Valuation and AI Infrastructure Deals

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Pod Save America · Jun 9, 2026

TRUMP CURSES KNICKS

“Fired from CBS News, publicly alleges conservative bias and editorial interference under Barry Weiss leadership”

2026 FIFA World Cup (USA/Mexico/Canada)Trump election fraud conspiracy theoriesCalifornia mail-in voting and ballot counting

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The Find Out Podcast · Jun 9, 2026

Trump Had A Huge Meltdown On Meet The Press & It Was So Good!

“Confronted Nick Bilton in meeting about his lack of experience; gave New York Times interview about CBS leadership crisis”

2020 Election Fraud Claims and Evidence StandardsMeet the Press Interview AnalysisCBS News Leadership Crisis

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Letters from an American · Jun 9, 2026

Trump Walks Out

“Fired after 37 years; spoke to NYT about editorial pressure to misrepresent border patrol protest video”

Election Fraud Claims and Evidence StandardsMedia Editorial Independence and Political PressurePresidential Interview Walkouts and Confrontation

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The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 8, 2026

Bill Kristol: Make It the Summer of Epstein

“Testified about Barry Weiss's direct intervention in 60 Minutes Renee Good story to favor police narrative”

Iran-Israel Military EscalationTodd Blanche Attorney General ConfirmationEpstein Cover-Up and Justice Department Accountability

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The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 8, 2026

Scott Pelley's Smug Bias, and Why Trump Was Right to Leave NBC Interview, Plus Entrepreneur and Horse Racing Owner Mike Repole | Ep. 1334

“Fired for cause after confronting new executive producer; gave interview defending his actions to NY Times”

CBS News Leadership Crisis and Scott Pelley FiringMedia Bias Perception and Conservative Audience TrustBroadcast Journalism Experience Requirements for Leadership

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Sekulow · Jun 8, 2026

SHOCKING: Trump Walks Out on Interview Ambush

“Fired from CBS News after criticizing new leadership; compared job loss to spousal murder; claimed combat service”

Media Credibility and Trust ErosionPresidential Media Relations StrategyElection Integrity and Vote-Counting Transparency

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The Dan Bongino Show · Jun 8, 2026

I'm Sorry I Have To Do This (Ep. 2531)

“Example of media figure unable to identify media bias despite it being measurable and documented”

Conservative Movement Internal Threats and Conspiracy TheoriesFederal Workforce Reduction and Bureaucratic ReformEconomic Job Growth and Labor Market Performance

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The Find Out Podcast · Jun 4, 2026

The Missing Congressman

“Fired from 60 Minutes by Barry Weiss for questioning her qualifications and editorial direction”

California Primary Election Results and Jungle Primary SystemCongressional Accountability and Missing RepresentativesMedia Consolidation and Institutional Decline

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The Michael Knowles Show · Jun 4, 2026

California Tea Party, America's Browning & Putin's Pilgrims

“Discussed as example of media institutional decline and credibility loss”

2026 Midterm Election Prospects and Republican VulnerabilitiesIran Nuclear Strategy and Middle East Military InterventionSenate Race Analysis: Maine, Michigan, Iowa, Texas, North Carolina

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The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 3, 2026

Luke Russert and Josh Turek: There Is a Vast Rightwing Conspiracy

“Fired by new 60 Minutes management after resisting pressure to inject falsehoods into politically sensitive stories”

Iran Nuclear Deal Collapse and Regional DestabilizationCBS News Editorial Independence and Media CaptureIowa Senate Race: Turrick vs. Hinson

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The Powers That Be: Daily · Apr 28, 2026

Will the WHCD Show Go On?

“60 Minutes correspondent whose future at network uncertain amid talent departures and editorial changes”

White House Correspondents' Dinner security and future schedulingAttempted assassination at WHCD and political violence normalizationBarry Weiss editorial leadership at CBS News

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Morning Wire · Apr 3, 2026

Evening Wire: U.S. Fighter Jet Down & March Job Numbers Surprise | 4.3.26

“Key figure at 60 Minutes whose contract is under discussion as part of network restructuring”

U.S.-Iran Military ConflictSearch and Rescue OperationsMarch 2026 Job Market Data

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Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Apr 2, 2026

We’ll Do It Live! — Steve Kroft

“Current 60 Minutes correspondent discussed regarding Trump coverage and perceived bias”

Network News Decline and EconomicsMedia Bias and Political CoverageBroadcast Journalism Career Development

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IHIP News · Feb 28, 2026

Real Reason Anderson Cooper Left CBS News Amid Bari Weiss & Trump's Hostile Takeover

“60 Minutes correspondent; may follow Anderson Cooper in departing due to editorial direction concerns”

Media ownership consolidation and editorial independenceBari Weiss's editorial philosophy and false balance approachAnderson Cooper's departure from CBS News and 60 Minutes

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