CBS Launches Evening News Plus in 2025

CBS is set to launch 'CBS Evening News Plus,' a 30-minute companion program to the revamped 'CBS Evening News,' which will debut on January 27, 2025. The new program will be anchored by John Dickerson and aims to provide deeper news analysis rather than simply summarizing headlines, featuring a team that includes Margaret Brennan and weathercaster Lonnie Quinn. 'CBS Evening News Plus' will air following the main newscast at 7 p.m. local time and will be available on CBS's streaming platforms and select owned stations in California and Miami. CBS News has seen substantial growth in its streaming viewership, prompting this expansion to engage a wider audience. Executive producer Alturo Rhymes will oversee the production, with a focus on leveraging multiple media formats to deliver content. This initiative follows the success of 'CBS Mornings Plus,' highlighting CBS's commitment to enhancing its digital offerings.