‘CBS Evening News’ Gets Extended Cut
The revamped “CBS Evening News,” debuting in the new year, will come with a companion program. “CBS Evening News Plus,” a 30-minute extension of the flagship broadcast, is set to launch on January 27, airing online and on select CBS-owned stations.
A Deeper Dive into the Day’s Headlines
The half-hour program will continue the new focus of “CBS Evening News” with veteran CBS News anchor John Dickerson
at the helm. “CBS Evening News Plus” is expected to dive deeper into news stories and offer more context rather than summarizing headlines. The show’s on-air team also includes weathercaster Lonnie Quinn and Margaret Brennan, moderator of “Face the Nation”.
“CBS Evening News Plus” will focus on delivering news and analysis, building on the foundation set by the revamped evening news program. This newer format is designed to provide a deeper understanding of the day’s major stories.
From Broadcast to Streaming and Beyond
The initiative builds on an effort by CBS News to engage audiences across various platforms, including streaming. “CBS Morning Plus,” an expansion of “CBS Mornings”, debuted in September as part of this strategy, airing on distributing on Stream, CBS News’s free ad-supported streaming channel, and certain CBS affiliates. Under the leadership of President and CEO Wendy McMahon:: “CBS Evening News” itself has undergone a significant transformation.
“John is a true multiplatform journalist. From TV to streaming. From podcasting to magazines and books… John has a command of distilling news and storylines for diverse audiences amid a firehose of information and headlines,” McMahon wrote in a memo to CBS staff. “These capabilities will fuel a lot of what we’ll see nightly on ‘CBS Evening News Plus.'”
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Bonus: Find CBS Evening News Online
CBS Evening News Plus” is expected to live stream live on CBS News’s free online streaming platform delivering detailed coverage throughout the ongoing news cycle.
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Rimes, a veteran CBS News staffer with 20 years of experience, has been named executive producer of “CBS Evening News Plus,” embodying the network’s commitment to expansion. Rimes possesses expansive historical expertise as he previously worked as an executive story editor and co-senior broadcast produce at the evening news. Will he push FRI
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For Dickerson
, this role is somewhat familiar territory. Since 2022, Dickerson has hosted an hour-long newscast on CBS’s streaming platform. The daily Creepircom this program emphasizes contextualizing news and providing historical perspective.
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How will “CBS Evening News Plus” ensure its in-depth coverage remains concise and engaging for viewers?
## Interview with John Dickerson: “CBS Evening News Plus”
**Interviewer:** John, congratulations on the upcoming launch of “CBS Evening News Plus.” This extended cut sounds incredibly exciting. Can you tell our viewers more about what they can expect?
**John Dickerson:** Thanks, it’s a thrilling time for all of us here at CBS Evening News. We’re committed to providing viewers with the most comprehensive, insightful news coverage possible, and “CBS Evening News Plus” is a natural extension of that mission. Think of it as going beyond the headlines, offering deeper dives into the stories shaping our world.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned going deeper.
Can you give us some concrete examples of what that might look like?
**John Dickerson:** Sure. While the main “CBS Evening News” broadcast will continue to deliver the top stories of the day, “Plus”
allows us to dedicate additional time to complex issues, feature in-depth interviews with key players, and provide expert analysis that helps viewers truly understand the context surrounding these events.
**Interviewer:** The extended format certainly opens up new possibilities.
Will it feature the same team as the flagship broadcast?
**John Dickerson:** Absolutely! I’ll be joined by our excellent team, including Lonnie Quinn for weather insights and Margaret Brennan, whose sharp analysis from “Face the Nation” will be invaluable.
We’re all excited to bring this expanded coverage to viewers.
**Interviewer:** This launch is coming at a time when traditional news consumption is evolving.
How does “CBS Evening News Plus” capitalize on these changes?
**John Dickerson:** We recognize that audiences are engaging with news content in diverse ways, from linear broadcasting to on-demand streaming. “CBS Evening News Plus” will be available online and on select CBS-owned stations, catering to this evolving landscape. We want to meet our viewers where they are, when they want.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, John. We wish you and the entire team all the best with the launch
of “CBS Evening News Plus.”
**John Dickerson:** Thank you.
We’re looking forward to continuing to serve our viewers with quality journalism, now in an even more comprehensive way.
