Overview
- Dickerson announced he will depart at year’s end after 16 years at CBS, with network president Tom Cibrowski praising his work and confirming he will co-anchor until the holidays.
- His exit follows Bari Weiss’s appointment as editor-in-chief after Paramount acquired The Free Press, a move that has accelerated plans to retool flagship programming.
- Weiss has explored anchor changes, with reporting that she approached Fox News’ Bret Baier and met CNN commentator Scott Jennings, signaling outreach beyond CBS’s current roster.
- Paramount’s $16 million settlement tied to a 60 Minutes interview has fueled internal concerns over independence; Dickerson previously questioned on air whether the payout compromised public trust.
- Further changes are widely expected, including anticipated corporate layoffs and potential revisions to the CBS Evening News format, with the future lineup yet to be announced.