The $37-year legacy of Scott Pelley

Veteran journalist Lesley Stahl has come out in support of Scott Pelley after he was fired from CBS' 60 Minutes. Stahl, who has been producing segments for the show for over 25 years, said that Pelley was right to speak out against the network's new leadership.

Pelley, who had been with the network for 37 years, was fired after he spoke out against Weiss's leadership during a staff meeting. He claimed that Weiss was 'murdering' 60 Minutes and that she had no understanding of the show's values.

Lesley Stahl's scathing critique of Bari Weiss

Stahl said that Pelley's comments were justfiied and that Weiss should have handled the situation better . She also accused Weiss of being 'afraid' to show up to meetings and of relying on her new hire, Nick Bilton, to do her dirty work.

Stahl claimed that Weiss is 'demonstrably unqualified' to run the news division, echoing concerns from many in the industry.

The future of 60 Minutes hangs in the balance

The controversy has sparked a heated debate about the future of 60 Minutes and the direction of CBS News.. Many have come out in support of Pelley and have criticized Weiss's leadership, while others have defended her and the network's decision to fire him.

The situation is likely to continue to play out in the coming days and weeks as more information becomes available.

Who is Bari Weiss, and what's her agenda?

Weiss has been accused of having a biased agenda and of making decisions that have gone wrong since she took over. Pelley's firing has sparked concerns about the future of 60 Minutes and the direction of CBS News.

Stahl's defense of Pelley has added fuel to the fire, with many in the industry calling for Weiss's resignation.