"On too many stories, the press missed the story,"
"Because we've taken into account the perspective of advocates, and not the average American, or we put too much weight in the analysis of academics or elites, and not enough on you."
"you come first. Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests. And, yes, that does include the corporate owners of CBS. I report for you."
Dokoupil assumed the CBS Evening News anchor chair and outlined intentions to prioritize viewers and restore trust in legacy media. Dokoupil pledged to put "you" first over advertisers, politicians, corporate interests and CBS owners. The first week included a manifesto-like set of messages, a subtle critique of Walter Cronkite's era, an unexpected debut dominated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during U.S. military action in Venezuela, and a viral, cringeworthy video of people mispronouncing Dokoupil's name. CBS Evening News remains third in ratings with about 4.04 million nightly viewers, well below its 1980 peak and behind ABC's David Muir.
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