History of Tony Dokoupil in Timeline

Tony Dokoupil is an American broadcast journalist and author. He is currently the anchor of the CBS Evening News, a position he has held since January 2026. Prior to this role, he co-hosted CBS Mornings. His career also includes time as a news correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, as well as writing roles at Newsweek and The Daily Beast. He joined CBS in 2016.

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December 24, 1980: Tony Dokoupil's Birth

On December 24, 1980, Tony Dokoupil was born. He later became a broadcast journalist and author.

1981: Family Relocation to Miami

In 1981, Tony Dokoupil's family relocated to Miami.

1992: Relocation to Maryland

In 1992, Tony Dokoupil, along with his mother and stepfather, relocated to Maryland after his father's drug operation gained attention from law enforcement.

2002: Graduation from George Washington University

In 2002, Tony Dokoupil graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's degree in business administration, where he also played NCAA Division 1 baseball.

2007: Senior Writer at Newsweek and The Daily Beast

From 2007, Tony Dokoupil was a senior writer at Newsweek and The Daily Beast.

2007: Pursuit of Journalism

In 2007, Tony Dokoupil left his PhD track fellowship in media studies at Columbia University to pursue a career in journalism.

2008: Conversion to Judaism

In 2008, Tony Dokoupil converted to Judaism while engaged to Haas. He wrote about it for The New Republic.

September 2013: Joined NBC News

In September 2013, Tony Dokoupil joined NBC News as a senior writer.

April 1, 2014: Release of "The Last Pirate"

On April 1, 2014, Tony Dokoupil released his memoir titled "The Last Pirate: A Father, His Son, and the Golden Age of Marijuana".

2015: Divorce Filing

In 2015, Tony Dokoupil's first wife, Danielle Haas, filed for divorce. She later relocated with their two children to Israel.

January 5, 2016: Interview with LaVoy Finicum

On January 5, 2016, Tony Dokoupil interviewed militia member LaVoy Finicum live on-air during the occupation of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon.

August 2016: Joined CBS News

In August 2016, Tony Dokoupil joined CBS News as a New York-based correspondent after leaving NBC News and MSNBC.

2016: Joined CBS

In 2016, Tony Dokoupil joined CBS after working as a news correspondent for NBC News and MS NOW, and as a writer for Newsweek and The Daily Beast.

October 2017: Eloped with Katy Tur

In October 2017, after two years of dating, Tony Dokoupil eloped with fellow broadcast journalist Katy Tur.

May 6, 2019: Named Co-Anchor of CBS This Morning

On May 6, 2019, Tony Dokoupil was named the new co-anchor of the morning program CBS This Morning.

September 2024: Hosting CBS Mornings Plus

In September 2024, Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz began hosting CBS Mornings Plus, a new third hour of CBS Mornings.

September 30, 2024: Discussed Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

On September 30, 2024, Tony Dokoupil discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with author Ta-Nehisi Coates on CBS Mornings. The interview received internal criticism for not meeting network standards.