Anderson Cooper Decided Not To Renew ‘60 Minutes’ Contract
Anderson Cooper Decided Not To Renew ‘60 Minutes’ Contract  
Podcast: Philip Teresi
Published On: Fri Feb 20 2026
Description: Anderson Cooper’s last‑minute decision not to renew his 60 Minutes contract reportedly caught CBS executives off guard, leaving leaders at the struggling network scrambling. Cooper had been poised to become a central face of the program under CBS News editor‑in‑chief Bari Weiss and president Tom Cibrowski, who privately viewed him as a key figure in the network’s revival. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---  Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.  -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.