Hold onto your remote, folks—CBS News is losing a familiar face as John Dickerson, a veteran anchor, prepares to exit the network after a 16-year run.

News broke that Dickerson, currently co-host of the CBS Evening News, will leave at the end of this year, marking the potential start of a broader overhaul at the far-left-leaning network under new ownership, Breitbart reported.

Let’s rewind a bit: Dickerson first joined CBS 16 years ago, stepping into the spotlight as moderator of "Face the Nation," a role that cemented his status as a heavyweight in political journalism.

Tracing Dickerson’s Long Tenure at CBS

Over the years, he climbed the ranks, eventually landing as co-host of the flagship CBS Evening News, where his steady presence became a nightly fixture for many viewers.

Reflecting on his departure, Dickerson shared a heartfelt goodbye, saying, “At the end of this year, I will leave CBS, sixteen years after I sat in as ‘Face the Nation’ anchor for the first time.”

“I am extremely grateful for all that CBS gave me — the work, the audience’s attention and the honor of being a part of the network’s history,” he continued, showing class even as he exits a network some argue has drifted too far into progressive territory.

New Leadership Sparks Speculation of Reform

Now, let’s talk about the timing—Dickerson’s exit comes as CBS falls under the control of David Ellison of Skydance, with Bari Weiss stepping in as editor-in-chief, signaling a possible shift in direction.

Speculation is rife that this departure isn’t a lone event but the opening act of a larger “house cleaning” at CBS, as the new brass aims to reset the network’s agenda and personnel.

Could this be a genuine attempt at reform, akin to the shakeups seen in other arenas like President Trump’s administration, or even CNN’s recent organizational stumbles? One can hope, but let’s not hold our breath just yet.

Industry-Wide Departures Raise Eyebrows

Dickerson’s goodbye isn’t happening in a vacuum—across the media landscape, high-profile exits, firings, and resignations are piling up at outlets like The Washington Post, MSNBC, ABC, The New York Times, CNN, Fox News, and New York Magazine.

This wave of personnel changes suggests an industry grappling with its identity, possibly reacting to broader cultural and political trends that have left establishment media on shaky ground.

Yet, while some might cheer these shifts as a sign of accountability, others see it as less a reformation and more a desperate “death rattle” of a once-dominant media machine that’s lost touch with everyday Americans.

Gratitude Amidst a Changing Landscape

In his farewell, Dickerson also noted, “I am also grateful for my dear colleagues who’ve made me a better journalist and a better human. I will miss you.”

That’s a touching sentiment, no doubt, but one wonders if those colleagues will soon face similar exits as CBS and other networks wrestle with declining trust and calls for a return to balanced reporting over activist agendas.

So, where does this leave CBS News? As Dickerson steps away after 16 years, the network stands at a crossroads—will it seize this moment for meaningful change, or simply reshuffle the deck chairs on a sinking ship of establishment bias? Only time will tell, but for now, one thing is clear: the media world is watching.