Dan Rather.
American broadcast journalist (born 1931)
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Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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A 2007 historical summary detailing professional conflicts between Katie Couric and Dan Rather at CBS, involving Les Moonves and Syracuse University.Some support1 report
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Dan Rather details Donald Trump's policy failures regarding Iran and the risks of catastrophic war.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Dan Rather led national coverage for CBS while the studio was located in the Bank of America building.Some support1 report
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Trump called for an FCC investigation into Kristen Welker. Pete Hegseth removed journalists from the military newspaper, while Dan Rather published an essay on Substack.Some support1 report
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Dan Rather criticized Karoline Leavitt regarding her tenure and role.Some support1 report
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Toby Keith is involved in multiple projects on August 8th, including interviews with Dan Rather and the Associated Press, a film co-starring Rodney Carrington, and a duet collaboration with Willie Nelson. The film is set in small-town Oklahoma.Some support1 report
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Investigative work into the 2004 election and George W. Bush's service record, including allegations of falsified documents, was the subject of a TV film.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Karl Rove criticized Dan Rather's professional conduct, while the President's administration viewed media competition.Some support1 report
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Lesley Stahl covered child trafficking and human experiments, while CBS conducted corporate restructuring and Dan Rather reported on forged documents.Some support1 report
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Around Dan Rather this week
News at the entities that move Dan Rather most-
CBS Studios StructuralCBS Studios employed Nelson McCormick as a director on November 10, 2026.Moves Dan Rather
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Karl Rove OperationalTrump's preferred candidate defeated John Cornyn in the primary, while Karl Rove supported Jon Rosenthal for a Texas Railroad Commission seat.Moves Dan Rather
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CBS News StructuralCBS News interviewed Donald Trump, during which Ross Douthat questioned Trump's role in Republican defeats.Moves Dan Rather
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Donald Trump OperationalIndian markets react to Middle East tension as Trump ends ceasefire with Iran, impacting IPO activity.Moves Dan Rather
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Substack TransactionalPolitical discourse is being discussed via digital platforms in Utah.Moves Dan Rather
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Democrats OperationalDemocrats are poised to gain majority in Texas as of November 10, 2026.Moves Dan Rather
Connections
The 15 strongest of 18, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Operational
Dan Rather actively monitors and publicly critiques Donald Trump's policies and decision-making in the media.
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CBS Studios Structural
Dan Rather functions as a leading national coverage figure for CBS Studios.
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Mary Mapes Operational
They collaborated on investigative work regarding George W. Bush's service record.
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Matt Stone Mentioned together
The evidence indicates that Rather offered commentary on Stone.
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Lesley Stahl Shared context
Both are prominent figures in the media industry, sharing a professional context as colleagues and peers.
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Democrats Operational
Dan Rather has publicly accused the Democratic party of supporting the gun industry.
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David Letterman Transactional
Dan Rather interviewed David Letterman regarding media pressures and patriotic tone during the post-9/11 era.
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Katie Couric Operational
Dan Rather actively denounced Katie Couric's news approach in 2007, indicating professional conflict.
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Substack Transactional
Dan Rather utilized Substack as a platform to publish his analysis and essays.
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CBS Evening News Structural
Dan Rather served as a former anchor for the CBS Evening News program.
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Karoline Leavitt Operational
Dan Rather critiques Karoline Leavitt's tenure and role.
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Don Lemon Transactional
Don Lemon featured Dan Rather on CNN Tonight in 2021.
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Bush Shared context
A's context as a company was part of the larger narrative defining the post-9/11 era, which included B.
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Karl Rove Operational
Karl Rove criticized Dan Rather's professional conduct in 2006.
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CBS News Structural
Dan Rather held the role of a former anchor for CBS News.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
3 events- A 2007 historical summary detailing professional conflicts between Katie Couric and Dan Rather at CBS, involving Les Moonves and Syracuse University.
- Dan Rather led national coverage for CBS while the studio was located in the Bank of America building.
- Trump called for an FCC investigation into Kristen Welker. Pete Hegseth removed journalists from the military newspaper, while Dan Rather published an essay on Substack.
August 2026
4 events- Dan Rather details Donald Trump's policy failures regarding Iran and the risks of catastrophic war.
- Dan Rather criticized Karoline Leavitt regarding her tenure and role.
- Toby Keith is involved in multiple projects on August 8th, including interviews with Dan Rather and the Associated Press, a film co-starring Rodney Carrington, and a duet collaboration with Willie Nelson. The film is set in small-town Oklahoma.
- Karl Rove criticized Dan Rather's professional conduct, while the President's administration viewed media competition.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
2 events- Investigative work into the 2004 election and George W. Bush's service record, including allegations of falsified documents, was the subject of a TV film.
- Lesley Stahl covered child trafficking and human experiments, while CBS conducted corporate restructuring and Dan Rather reported on forged documents.