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Scott MacFarlane Leaves CBS: Seeking Independence

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CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane, renowned for his January sixth Capitol riot coverage, abruptly leaves CBS, citing frustration over the networks handling of the anniversary. Seeking independence, he explores new opportunities, leaving a void in his insightful reporting.

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Scott MacFarlane Leaves CBS: Seeking Independence

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Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Scott MacFarlane Leaves CBS: Seeking Independence. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

The latest headlines, weather, and stories. Right here on Sydney News today, CBS News Justice correspondent Scott McFarlane surprised many by announcing his departure from the network on Monday. He's best known for his in-depth reporting on the January 6th Capitol riot. McFarlane joined CBS in late 2021 after working at NBC Washington. He shared the news in a memo to colleagues, making it clear this was his own choice. CBS leaders supported his decision. McFarlane expressed gratitude for the talented team and said he's proud of his time there with the CBS name. Sources close to him points a frustration over the network's handling of the January 6th anniversary. CBS gave it just a short mention on evening news, framing it as accusations from both sides. Colleagues noted he was upset about the brief coverage during the special broadcast. MacFarlane doesn't have a new job lined up yet. He wants more independence to pursue work that matches his goals. This comes amid other recent exes at the network. For now, he's stepping

away to explore fresh opportunities. Listeners who followed his reporting will miss his voice on these key stories. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.

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