Dan Rather Returns to CBS News After 18 Years

Former anchor Dan Rather to appear in a reflective interview on CBS Sunday Morning

Rather departed CBS News in 2005 after 44 years with the network

New York, NY - April 28, 2024 - Dan Rather returned to the CBS News airwaves for the first time since his bitter exit 18 years ago, appearing in a reflective interview on CBS Sunday Morning. Rather, who spent 44 years covering world events for CBS News, departed the network in 2005 after a controversial report on then-President George W. Bush's military service. In the interview, Rather discussed his departure from CBS News, his subsequent work as an independent journalist, and his thoughts on the current state of journalism. He also reflected on his long career at CBS News, where he covered some of the most important stories of the 20th century. Rather's return to CBS News is a significant moment for the network and for journalism as a whole. It is a reminder of the importance of independent journalism and the need for journalists to hold those in power accountable.