Anderson Cooper concluded his two-decade tenure with 60 Minutes during the show's season finale on May 17, 2026. His departure follows a high-profile stretch for the program, which included a sit-down with Benjamin Netanyahu and a season-closing interview with director Christopher Nolan.
While the network closes its season, critics remain fixated on the program's editorial practices. Ben Meiselas of The MeidasTouch Podcast recently contextualized the scrutiny surrounding the show, noting, "you know, you watch the corp- It's, it's, it's, uh, you know, it's like, which regime media is there? Fox, state regime media. CBS, state regime media." He further referenced the legal tension involving Donald Trump and his complaints regarding the editing of a Kamala Harris interview.
The divergence in commentary highlights a broader media split. While some hosts focus on the mechanics of CBS news standards, others view the program as a relic of legacy broadcast media. With Anderson Cooper gone, the industry is now watching to see how the flagship newsmagazine recalibrates its correspondent lineup for the upcoming fall schedule.
