Viewers tuning in to Monday's edition of the CBS Evening News will be greeted by a reimagined broadcast returning to the newscast's New York roots, featuring a new ensemble team of journalists. John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois will co-anchor the Evening News from the famed Studio 47 within CBS News' Manhattan headquarters, taking over from the recently departed anchor Norah O'Donnell.
Joining them is Margaret Brennan from Washington, D.C., alongside chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn. The new Evening News team will be headed by 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens as supervising producer, with Guy Campanile serving as executive producer.
During halftime of the AFC Championship game on CBS, as part of their promotional efforts, the newscast aired previews showcasing the revamped team. “.@CBSEveningNews is entering a new era, co-anchored by award-winning journalists @jdickerson and @mauriceduboistv. They share how they are feeling about the 'once-in-a-lifetime' responsibility: 'We get to do it all on this broadcast,'” CBS Mornings tweeted.
Dickerson expressed his thoughts on the current news consumption, stating, “People have the news all day in their pockets, and we’re not trying to compete withthat. What we can share is the perspective coming from the deep reporting our correspondents do.” Meanwhile, DuBois added, “John and I will debrief our correspondents each night. You’ll getcontext and insight. It will feel like people you know describing incredible things they just witnessed. I’m excited to give our viewers nuggets of info they won’t get anywhere else.”
The new Evening News will focus on storytelling and strong writing, taking deep divesinto the day's events. Viewers can expect to see elements reminiscent of 60 Minutes woven throughout the 30-minute broadcast, utilizing the network's correspondents and affiliates to relay important information. With the exit of O'Donnell, the CBS Evening News is set to leave Washington, D.C., as Donald Trump enters the White House for his second term, embarking on what many expect to be newsworthy agenda.
Insiders noted the coverage of the nation’s capital would remain intact, with Margaret Brennan spearheading the D.C. bureau efforts. She will lead coverage with her correspondents, ensuring the stories from the halls of power connect with everyday Americans. Dickerson and DuBois plan to bring their unique energy, contributing field reporting and interviews, highlighted by Quinn providing updates on weather with CBS News' signature technology.
Over the years, the CBS Evening News has undergone numerous reinventions, aiming to rise from its third-place ranking behind NBC and ABC News. The program enjoyed 14 years of stability with Dan Rather at the helm, followed by multiple anchors—Bob Schieffer, Katie Couric, Scott Pelley, Jeff Glor, and O'Donnell—aiming for rejuvenation.
With the introduction of the all-new CBS Evening News, the network aims to explore what happens when people and their stories take precedence over partisan politics. The show emphasizes bringing together the world's top journalists to report on the human side of significant news stories. “Experience the newsthat matters, starting January 27 at 6:30 pm ET on CBS,” stated CBS Evening News as they geared up for the relaunch, leaving viewers eager to see how this new structure and team fare against competitors NBC and ABC News.