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krawhitham

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13. Most have a six month non-compete clause, Joe's FTC banned them but trump changed the rule back

Reply to tableturner (Reply #7)

Wed Jun 3, 2026, 12:49 PM

Wednesday

Here is an article on how bad non-compete contracts are for even low level journalists ($15 per hour), and how it will be better under Joe rule change
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/03/business/economy/noncompete-clauses-broadcast-news.html

Here is an article on trump undoing it
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/05/nx-s1-5528937/ftc-noncompete-ban-trump

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60 Minutes crew should quit en masse and go to NBC or ABC. [View all] tableturner Wednesday OP

Great idea! Eventually they would have to hire Kid Rock since nobody else would want to work for them. Dave Bowman Wednesday #1

Start a YouTube Channel jmbar2 Wednesday #2

They should get with Colbert and start a new digital network awesomerwb1 Wednesday #3

Cut down the reports by 2 minutes each, then give Colbert a 10 minute humor segment. tableturner Wednesday #8

Excellent idea! justaprogressive Wednesday #4

Surely they have non-compete contracts. NT mahatmakanejeeves Wednesday #5

except then there's no competition. ret5hd Wednesday #6

Doubtful, TV news people change networks all the time with no trouble. tableturner Wednesday #7

Most have a six month non-compete clause, Joe's FTC banned them but trump changed the rule back krawhitham Wednesday #13

You're thinking of on air talent and SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #17

They can go to NBC or ABC to make a living. tableturner Wednesday #20

Are there jobs at ABC and NBC? SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #23

There will be jobs IF NBC or ABC decides to do their version of 60 Minutes. tableturner Wednesday #26

If?? SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #27

Yes, a big if. My post was PREDICATED on that "if" becoming reality! tableturner Wednesday #29

Not negativism but reality SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #31

Who's left to quit? maxsolomon Wednesday #9

Are there job openings at NBC and ABC SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #10

Scott Pelley just issued a statement on Bari's remarks this morning: LetMyPeopleVote Wednesday #11

I think you will find that most of them aren't brave idealists, they are in it for a paycheck. RockRaven Wednesday #12

The crew are middle class workers SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #18

They can get a paycheck from NBC or ABC with the rest of the crew. tableturner Wednesday #21

No guarantee they'll be hired SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #25

There are a finite number of jobs. They have a bird in the hand at the moment. You are RockRaven Wednesday #28

I'm NOT suggesting that! tableturner Wednesday #30

Bring a new show to MSNOW: One Hour JCMach1 Wednesday #14

Great idea and I bet there are a bunch over there that can't afford to quit....nt mitch96 Wednesday #15

Yes, they could save their jobs while saving the great heritage of 60 Minutes! tableturner Wednesday #16

I agree Rebl2 Wednesday #19

Jane Pauley doesn't work on 60 Minutes SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #24

I know Rebl2 16 hrs ago #35

Maybe she does SocialDemocrat61 16 hrs ago #37

They should call the new show... Xavier Breath Wednesday #22

I agree Trueblue1968 22 hrs ago #32

That would boost their integrity. Emile 21 hrs ago #33

This may be the codeine talking.... bagimin 20 hrs ago #34

How about calling it 3600 videohead5 16 hrs ago #36

Great idea! tableturner 12 hrs ago #38