An anchor again: Ted Koppel hosts show on US divisions
Ted Koppel will anchor a special edition of “CBS Sunday Morning” this weekend probing the nation's divisions
NEW YORK (AP) — At age 82, Ted Koppel is equipped to take the long view when discussing what divides Americans.
The former “Nightline” anchor, now an occasional contributor to “CBS Sunday Morning,” takes over from Jane Pauley for the first time this weekend to host a specially themed program on the topic.
The show includes stories on divisions created by social media and the Internet, talk radio and disparities in wealth. It delves into a border dispute between Oregon and Idaho and how other countries view Americans today. Koppel contributes three stories himself, including interviews with singer John Legend and television producer Norman Lear.
Koppel is distressed about much of what he sees, particularly the speed at which hate spreads online.
