missions
Conservative writer Ross Douthat leaves NYT for “60 Minutes”
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Liz Lykins , as published by World Magazine
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: World Magazine · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by Christgiving Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Liz Lykins, as published by World Magazine Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 29, 2026 Indexed here Jul 29, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway Douthat will be joining the team at "60 Minutes".
A local writer is making a career change. Ross Douthat, known for his conservative views, is leaving his position at the New York Times. His new role will be at a prominent news program.
Douthat will be joining the team at "60 Minutes". Further information about this career move can be found in World Magazine, which reported on the change. Details about his new position and what led to his decision to leave the New York Times may be available in the magazine.
Why this matters
Local news anchors readers in their community — the people, places, and decisions that shape day-to-day life. Christgiving covers these stories because national outlets often won't.
About this story
As published by World Magazine . Christgiving surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit World Magazine . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: missions Published: July 29, 2026 Source: World Magazine Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A local writer is making a career change. Ross Douthat, known for his conservative views, is leaving his position at the New York Times. His new role will be at a prominent news program. Douthat will…
When was this published? This article was first published on July 29, 2026 by World Magazine and curated for Christgiving readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Liz Lykins at World Magazine. To learn more about how Christgiving selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more missions coverage from Christgiving, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
