Tony Dokoupil has had an incredible career reporting on the news around the world, and the nature of his work is forever changing.
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Most recently, he began anchoring a new half-hour weekly series called The Uplift, which has gone down a treat with viewers.
The Uplift – part of CBS News – focuses on inspiring stories – the more uplifting the better, and Tony has been enjoying every moment of it so far.
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Chatting to HELLO!, he said: “I see the Uplift as possibly changing the way people see the world – by reminding them that, amid all the heartache, good things happen to good people and thank goodness that hasn’t changed.
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“In that respect, the Uplift is news that stays news. It’s eternal.”
Tony Dokoupil is now hosting the positive news show The Uplift
He added: “I hope the Uplift is the chief national broadcast of a breakaway country I’ll call Hopelandia. GDP is zero, but NWB (national well-being) is off the charts.”
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Tony is a familiar face on morning TV, along with his CBS Mornings co-stars Gayle King and Nate Burleson, and the trio have a brilliant working relationship both on and off-screen.
The CBS star has had an incredible career to date
Talking about his co-stars, the journalist shared: “Every morning is a two-hour breakfast with your two best friends – that’s how it feels.
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“We talk and debate and laugh through every commercial break and, even though we don’t have an omelet bar or bottomless mimosas, it’s fun and smart and I never get tired of it.”
Tony would love to host a show with wife Katy Tur one day
While Tony is enjoying his current role – his vast journalistic career to date has seen him report in all 50 states of the USA and many countries around the world – there is still something he would like to do before he retires, and that’s present a show with his wife Katy Tur.
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“Someday. Before we all retire. I’d like to host a show with my wife — Katy Tur. I may be crazy, but I think it’d be fun,” he said.
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