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The situation escalated when Bill Owens, the executive producer of 60 Minutes, stepped down, citing a lack of independence in his ability to operate the show. His departure turned heads, especially considering he was only the third leader of the show in over 50 years. Owens expressed his dwindling autonomy in an emotionally charged meeting, stating, “Over the past month, it has become clear that I would not be allowed to run the show as I have always done.” This situation starkly contrasts the foundational journalistic principles the program once thrived on.