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This controversy ties into a broader debate about media bias. Industry insiders like Scott Pelley of 60 Minutes have spoken at graduations about the supposed threats to journalistic integrity—a narrative many now recognize as an effort to protect liberal dominance in newsrooms. Pelley’s speech hints that suggesting bias within CBS is akin to attacking the core principles of democracy, despite the reality of widespread studies and public perception indicating strong liberal slants in legacy media outlets.
Notably, Weiss’s questioning of CBS’s reputation for impartiality directly challenges this defensive posture. By asking "why does the country think you’re biased," she confronts the narrative that CBS is above reproach, sparking outrage among those invested in maintaining the status quo.