Gayle King is a veteran broadcaster who anchors CBS Mornings and leads special coverage for CBS News. Known for empathetic yet probing interviews, she has become a trusted figure for high-stakes political and cultural conversations.

Career Highlights

CBS Mornings (2011-Present)
King helped rebrand the network’s flagship morning program, emphasizing in-depth reporting and long-form interviews with political leaders and cultural figures.

High-Profile Interviews
She has conducted widely discussed sit-downs with figures such as Barack Obama, R. Kelly, and Elon Musk, often driving national conversation and policy responses.

Oprah Winfrey Network
As editor-at-large for O, The Oprah Magazine and a special correspondent for OWN, King bridges lifestyle storytelling with civic engagement initiatives.

Influence on Political Media

• Moderates CBS News political town halls and election-night coverage.
• Advocates for transparency and accountability in interviews, frequently challenging misinformation.
• Uses social media to extend CBS reporting and provide behind-the-scenes context for major news events.

King remains one of the most recognizable faces in American broadcast journalism, shaping how mainstream audiences understand political developments.