When CBS delayed a 60 Minutes report on a Salvadoran prison’s hellish conditions, the network’s decision became the biggest story in America. A conspiracy theory abounded, with accusations of corruption and even censorship.
But then, the story aired.
Unlike news giants, I went through the original, leaked version and the version that was broadcast. I pieced through transcripts and videos of the report on CECOT, where the Trump administration sent some deportees.
It’s a rare opportunity to see how the news you’re provided can be shaped behind the scenes. In the new episode, I break down what changed, what didn’t, and what we should all watch out for in legacy media.
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CBS changed something important near the very beginning of the piece. The change goes directly against the narratives…
