Tony Dokoupil's road trip on CBS News hits a rough patch
A stretch of big news revealed growing pains for CBS's new evening anchor and problems with its Bari Weiss-era philosophy.
www.nytimes.comHere’s the latest on Tony Dokoupil as of today.
- Tony Dokoupil is widely reported to have been named the anchor of CBS Evening News, with announcements circulating in December 2025 and leading into January 2026 about his transition to the role. This marks a continuation of CBS’s efforts to revitalize the evening newscast.[2][3][5]
- His tenure began with a focus on a world-wide and domestic reporting approach, including plans for a period of travel and on-the-ground reporting as part of the program’s reinvigoration, before settling into the standard single-anchor format.[5][8]
- Coverage after the transition noted some industry commentary and viewer responses, including discussions about the program’s performance and the changes associated with Dokoupil’s leadership.[9][5]
Illustrative context:
- Dokoupil’s path to the anchor chair included prior roles at CBS News, notably as a co-host of CBS Mornings, and then moving into the Evening News chair as CBS sought to stabilize its flagship program.[8][10]
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Citations:
- CBS News and Variety reporting on Dokoupil’s anchorship and transition dates.[2][5][8]
- Additional media coverage on the broader reception and implications for CBS Evening News.[3][9]