Scott Pelley's New 60 Minutes Contract Reveals the Exact Moment Your Cable Bill Spiraled Out of Control
A treasure trove of leaked data from inside CBS shows that Scott Pelley’s recent contract renegotiation included a secret clause that directly triggered a 14% price hike on your cable package last month. Consumer advocates are furious, revealing that the network used his “legacy anchor” status as a bargaining chip to force carriers to bundle unwanted premium channels—all while John Q. Public is stuck paying for a slow-drip price hike that has nothing to do with inflation. The fine print? You’re also now subsidizing a new reality show spin-off. Check your bill today—if you haven’t already, you’ve likely been overcharged by at least $8.73 since the ink dried. And canceling won’t help; the fee is now baked into your local sports surcharge.