60 Minutes Announces Major Correspondent Shakeup for 59th Season

CBS’ flagship investigative program refreshes its roster with high-profile additions including Ross Douthat following recent departures.

CBS News has officially announced a significant overhaul of the correspondent team for the upcoming 59th season of '60 Minutes.' The network confirmed the addition of several new correspondents and contributors, marking a fresh chapter for the long-running investigative program following a series of high-profile departures. Among the most notable additions to the team is New York Times columnist Ross Douthat, who joins the program as a correspondent. His arrival is part of a broader effort to revitalize the show's editorial voice, a move that follows reports of internal restructuring and s…