CBS Viewers Blast Tony Dokoupil's 'Train Wreck' Evening News Debut
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Key Points:
- Tony Dokoupil made his debut as the new anchor of CBS Evening News on January 5 but faced noticeable on-air difficulties, including a mix-up with a photo of Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly during a segment about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's decision not to seek re-election.
- Dokoupil also mistakenly referred to Minnesota by the wrong nickname, calling it the "Great Lake State," which is actually a moniker for Michigan, further highlighting the challenges during his first broadcast.
- Viewers reacted negatively on social media, describing the broadcast as a "train wreck" and criticizing both Dokoupil's performance and CBS News leadership under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
- Dokoupil's transition from CBS Mornings
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