CBS Mornings

CBS Mornings is an American morning television news and talk program that serves as the flagship morning show for the CBS network. Launched on September 7, 2021, the program replaced CBS This Morning as part of a broader rebranding effort under new leadership at CBS News. The show airs live from 7:00 to 9:00 AM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, from the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City.

The program delivers a blend of hard news, feature reporting, lifestyle segments, and live interviews. Unlike some competitors that lean heavily into entertainment, CBS Mornings positions itself as a more substantive alternative, emphasizing original reporting, in-depth storytelling, and thoughtful conversation. The show balances breaking news coverage with pre-planned segments on health, finance, climate, technology, parenting, race, and personal finance.

The central cast consists of three main hosts: Gayle King, Nate Burleson, and Vladimir Duthiers. King, a veteran journalist and former editor-at-large for O, The Oprah Magazine, brings decades of interviewing experience. Burleson, a former NFL wide receiver turned sports commentator, adds energy and sports perspective. Duthiers, a seasoned CBS News correspondent with international coverage experience, provides journalistic depth and breaking news expertise.[edit]

CBS Mornings offers viewers a comprehensive start to their day, opening with top national and international news headlines before transitioning into deeper feature reporting, live interviews with newsmakers, authors, celebrities, and experts, and closing with lighter lifestyle content. Each episode follows a similar structure but adapts to the day's breaking news, ensuring that no two broadcasts are identical.

The show's central cast has remained stable since its launch. Gayle King, who co-hosted the predecessor program CBS This Morning since 2012, anchors the broadcast with authority and warmth. Nate Burleson, who joined from CBS Sports where he was a studio analyst for The NFL Today, brings a former athlete's perspective and natural charisma. Vladimir Duthiers, a correspondent who has reported from hotspots around the globe, rounds out the trio with journalistic rigor. Together, they create a dynamic that balances seriousness with approachability.

The program competes in the crowded morning show landscape, where Good Morning America on ABC and Today on NBC have long dominated. CBS Mornings differentiates itself through a more serious, news-focused tone while still delivering human-interest stories and lifestyle content that morning audiences expect. The show faces the ongoing challenge of maintaining high journalistic standards while keeping ratings competitive in a genre built on comfort and familiarity.

Across its seasons, the show has evolved its format and focus. Season 1 (2021) established the new brand and host chemistry, featuring a mix of pandemic-era coverage and stories about the return to normalcy. Season 2 (2022) saw the show settle into its rhythm, with increased emphasis on original series like CBS Mornings: The Dish and CBS Mornings: The Uplift. Season 3 (2023) expanded the show's digital footprint and introduced more recurring segments on climate change and mental health. Season 4 (2024) refined the format with more live on-location broadcasts and interviews with major political figures during the election year. Season 5 (2025) marked the show's fourth year, maintaining its core structure while adapting to the post-pandemic media environment. Season 6 (2026) continues the show's run as a returning series, with no signs of cancellation.

The broad shape of each season follows a similar pattern: breaking news coverage ranging from natural disasters to Supreme Court decisions to international conflicts; seasonal features like holiday gift guides, summer travel tips, and back-to-school segments; and recurring franchise segments such as CBS Mornings: The Dish (food and cooking), CBS Mornings: The Uplift (positive news stories), and CBS Mornings: The Spin (sports commentary from Burleson). The show also regularly features A Second Look segments revisiting past interviews to check in on subjects.[edit]