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CBS Mornings Faces Ratings Plunge Amid Anchor Vacancy

4/15/2026

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Delays in filling the CBS Mornings anchor position coincide with record low ratings.
Former host Tony Dokoupil transitioned to CBS Evening News, leaving Mornings without a replacement.
Insiders say Bari Weiss, CBS News editor in chief, is slow to make decisions, impacting CBS's ability to attract viewers.
The network's shift toward a more conservative stance has reportedly driven departures, including Anderson Cooper, who cited discomfort with Weiss's direction.

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Delays in filling the CBS Mornings anchor position coincide with record low ratings.
Former host Tony Dokoupil transitioned to CBS Evening News, leaving Mornings without a replacement.
Insiders say Bari Weiss, CBS News editor in chief, is slow to make decisions, impacting CBS's ability to attract viewers.
The network's shift toward a more conservative stance has reportedly driven departures, including Anderson Cooper, who cited discomfort with Weiss's direction.