"We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this: our respect and gratitude for everything Greg has given to KNBR, its listeners, and its team runs deep."
The moment from Dokoupil's first weeknight anchoring the CBS Evening News went viral on social media in the aftermath. Many took potshots at the new anchor.
"This merger would create an unprecedented and dangerous consolidation within the broadcast TV industry, giving them immense control over local news and political news coverage."
"How do you tell someone who's committed to free speech that your network can only do it taped, only if they edit it, and it can only be on their platform?"