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Amid these turbulent times, the landscape of journalism is experiencing internal strife. Scott Pelley, a correspondent at "60 Minutes," publicly denounced the corporate oversight that has begun to permeate news content, severely compromising the perceived independence of the journalism produced. The merger with Paramount, which requires federal approval, adds another layer of complexity to an already fraught environment.
While attempting to navigate through these challenges, the station faces a public relations nightmare, particularly surrounding the backlash from viewers and critics regarding their editorial choices, which some allege amounted to deceptive journalism.