The new executive producer of the program sought to lift staff morale after recent high-profile turmoil.

New CBS News leaders argue changes are necessary to help the show modernize, while top talent worry innovation is being used as a cover for seizing more editorial control.

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The show's new boss sent the memo amid a tumultuous week for the venerable newsmagazine.