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Norah Leaving CBS, but who succeeds her?

 


Per Associated Press and CNN, Norah O'Donnell, anchor of the CBS Evening News, is leaving the big chair after the election, but will remain with the EYE as a a special correspondent, whatever that means.   But the question is, who will get the job?  CBS does not have the best bench, but if I were to hazard a guess, it would be Margaret Brennan, who hosts Face the Nation.  CBS would be reluctant to replace Norah with a male, and there is no one there strong enough to take the job.  John DIckinson and Major Garrett and Robert Costa are good journalists, but not necessarily anchor material at that top level.  Would they bring in an 'outsider'?    Given the sale of Paramount +, it would be tough sell.  Lots to consider.



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  1. Mike BarerJuly 30, 2024 at 4:07 PM

    I remember when the position was "top of the mountain" in Journalism and everyone knew who it was. Now, be surprised if out of ten would know who she was.

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