CBS News is preparing for a significant leadership transition at Face the Nation. Mary Hager will retire in January, while executive producer Anne Hsu is moving to another role.
What We Know: Hager informed colleagues Wednesday of her intention to leave CBS News after more than three decades with the network. She joined CBS News in 1991 and has either run or overseen Face the Nation since 2011. In 2022, she added the title of Executive Editor of Politics. Meanwhile, Hsu, the program’s executive producer, is shifting to a different position within CBS News. Oliver Darcy of Status first reported the personnel changes. Together, the moves represent a significant shift in the leadership overseeing one of television’s longest-running Sunday public affairs programs.
What’s at Stake: The departures create an opportunity for CBS News to reshape the editorial and production leadership behind Face the Nation. The program remains an important platform for political interviews and Washington coverage, particularly during a consequential period for the network’s political reporting.
What Remains Unclear: CBS News hasn’t publicly detailed who will replace Hager or assume Hsu’s responsibilities. Additionally, the network hasn’t outlined whether it plans to make broader changes to the program’s editorial structure.
What It Means: Hager’s retirement marks the end of a lengthy tenure overseeing Face the Nation. With Hsu also moving elsewhere, CBS News faces two significant leadership transitions as it determines the program’s next chapter.
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