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Tony Dokoupil's First Broadcast Marred by Teleprompter Fail

1/11/2026

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Tony Dokoupil, the CBS Evening News anchor, faced a teleprompter malfunction during his first broadcast on January 6, 2026, and appeared flustered while transitioning between segments.
The incident followed his optimistic speech about accountability in media.
Dokoupil acknowledged public distrust in journalism and cited past coverage issues.
He promised to prioritize transparency and accountability.
He told skeptics on social media he would be more reliable than Walter Cronkite.

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Story summary

Tony Dokoupil, the CBS Evening News anchor, faced a teleprompter malfunction during his first broadcast on January 6, 2026, and appeared flustered while transitioning between segments.
The incident followed his optimistic speech about accountability in media.
Dokoupil acknowledged public distrust in journalism and cited past coverage issues.
He promised to prioritize transparency and accountability.
He told skeptics on social media he would be more reliable than Walter Cronkite.