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As The Anchor Chair Turns: A Glimpse At ABC News Past And Future

NPR | By Audie Cornish,

Eric Deggans

Published June 25, 2014 at 2:15 PM MDT

ABC News has announced major shakeups in its anchor lineup, as Diane Sawyer steps down from her perch as anchor of the network's evening news. What does her replacement say about the state of the evening anchor job in the world of TV news?

Audie Cornish

Over two decades of journalism, Audie Cornish has become a recognized and trusted voice on the airwaves as co-host of NPR's flagship news program, All Things Considered.

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Eric Deggans

Eric Deggans is a critic-at-large at NPR, offering reporting and analysis on TV, media, film, pop culture and social issues for the network.

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