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Bari Weiss names Tony Dokoupil, who defended Israel on-air in closely scrutinized interview, to top CBS News anchor job

JL;DR SUMMARY Bari Weiss's appointment as editor-in-chief of CBS News marks a potential shift towards a more pronounced pro-Israel stance at the network, as exemplified by her recent promotion of Tony Dokoupil to the top anchor role. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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JournalismPro Israel BiasCbs NewsBari WeissMedia TrustTa Nehisi CoatesTony DokoupilDavid EllisonParamount Skydance

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"The release touts Dokoupils CBS experience with particular emphasis on his Israel coverage, noting that he reported from Israel on the Oct. 7 terror attack and hostage release deal and has interviewed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu."

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