Ross Douthat, an opinion columnist for The New York Times, is set to join CBS News’ long-running program “60 Minutes” as a correspondent, according to reports from multiple outlets. CBS News executive producer communications to staff describe Douthat as part of a group of journalists joining the show for its 59th season. The new season is scheduled to premiere on Sept. 13. The reports characterize Douthat as a member of The Times’ opinion team who will transition to a role at CBS News. While the sources emphasize the appointment and the season timing, they do not provide additional detail on his specific beat or assignment within “60 Minutes.” No sources cited in the provided materials dispute the move. Overall, the coverage agrees that Douthat is leaving his position at The New York Times and will work for CBS News on “60 Minutes” as a correspondent starting with the show’s upcoming season.
Ross Douthat to join CBS News’ “60 Minutes” as a correspondent
Ross Douthat, an opinion columnist for The New York Times, is set to join CBS News’ long-running program “60 Minutes” as a correspondent, according to reports from multiple outlets. CBS News executive...
- Ross Douthat is an opinion columnist for The New York Times.
- He is set to join CBS News’ “60 Minutes” as a correspondent.
- CBS describes him as part of a group of new journalists joining the program.
- The “60 Minutes” 59th season is scheduled to premiere on Sept. 13.
- The reports rely on CBS-related communications and outlet reporting; details beyond the assignment are not provided.
New York Times opinion journalist Ross Douthat is reportedly set to join CBS News and "60 Minutes" as a correspondent. Douthat, a columnist at the Times and one of the leading voices of its opinion section, is reportedly one of a handful of new journalists who will join CBS ahead of the new season of...
2 hours agoRoss Douthat, an opinion columnist at The New York Times, is leaving to join the CBS News program “60 Minutes” as a correspondent, the show’s executive producer said in a memo to staff on Tuesday. Mr. Douthat is among a group of journalists joining for the show’s 59th season, which will premiere on Sept. 13. […] The post Congratulations to Ross D. and others appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.
2 hours agoMr. Douthat, an opinion columnist at The New York Times, will join the CBS News program, along with several other journalists.
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