Mark Shields, political analyst on PBS 'NewsHour,' is stepping down after 33 years with the network
New York (CNN Business)Mark Shields, a regular analyst on the PBS "NewsHour" program for the past 33 years, is stepping down from his weekly television perch this Friday. His semi-retirement -- he will still appear on the program occasionally -- comes during a period of transition in Washington and on television.
Shields, 83, expressed gratitude and self-effacing humor in a statement on Monday. He said the program "has been, in addition to great fun, the most rewarding professional experience of my, admittedly checkered, career."
The Friday evening "Shields & Brooks" discussion segment, like the "NewsHour" in its entirety, is a product of a more genial period in American politics. The format rewards insights and deep breaths, not insults and other indignities.
That's some of what "NewsHour" viewers appreciate about the program -- and why Shields' departure will be noticed.
PBS said his final weekly segment alongside David Brooks will air this Friday, along with a tribute to Shields.
And the program will not immediately name a successor to join Brooks.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/14/media/mark-shields-pbs-newshour/index.html
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I hope that they will keep the format. Perhaps E.J. Dionne? He does appear with Brooks on NPR Friday afternoon.
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