Mary Hager, CBS News Politics and ‘Face the Nation’ Guru, to Retire
Mary Hager, the longtime political-news guru and behind-the-scenes force at CBS News and its Sunday public-affairs program, “Face the Nation,” will retire from the program in January, according to two people familiar with the matter. Hager informed colleagues at CBS News of her decision on Wednesday, these person say, in order to give the Skydance […]
CBS News' popular Sunday political affairs program, "Face the Nation," is experiencing a leadership shakeup as its two top producers depart. Mary Hager, the longtime executive producer, is retiring after an impressive 35-year career with the network. Hager joined CBS News in 1991 and took the reins as executive producer of "Face the Nation" in 2011, guiding the program under several moderators including Bob Schieffer, John Dickerson, and Margaret Brennan, who has been the host since 2018.
Her tenure has been marked by overseeing the program's coverage of significant political events, such as the 2024 vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz. Hager's retirement has been known internally for some time, with her departure confirmed by CBS News to TheWrap. Meanwhile, Anne Hsu, who previously held the position of senior broadcast producer, will be transferring to the network's Hong Kong bureau.
Hsu's move is a return to the city where she grew up and marks a significant change in her career trajectory. The leadership transition comes as CBS News undergoes broader changes under its new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss. The network has not publicly announced who will succeed Hager and Hsu in their roles.
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