CBS News' '60 Minutes' loses associate producer Madeleine Carlisle

Madeleine Carlisle, an associate producer who had worked on CBS News' flagship newsmagazine "60 Minutes" for almost four years, resigned in August 2026. Her departure comes amid a broader exodus of staff at the program following the appointment of Bari Weiss as editor‑in‑chief of CBS News.

Weiss' tenure has seen a series of high‑profile changes, including the hiring of tech journalist Nick Bilton as executive producer, the dismissal of veteran anchor Scott Pelley, and the firing of several senior producers and correspondents. The shake‑up follows the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's late‑night show and a settlement involving CBS and former President Donald Trump.

Carlisle, a Yale graduate who previously interned on "60 Minutes" and worked at The Atlantic and Time, is the latest in a string of departures that have raised questions about the direction of the news division under Weiss' leadership.