A detailed look at the '60 Minutes' ratings drop shows the problem facing Bari Weiss

Business Insider | 16-09-2026 11:16pm |

The season premiere of '60 Minutes' under new producer Nick Bilton saw a 20% drop in viewership compared to last year's debut. An average of just under 8 million viewers tuned in, down from over 10 million in September 2025. Nielsen data indicates that viewers did not tune in at all, rather than abandoning the broadcast midway. The decline poses a challenge for CBS News top editor Bari Weiss.

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