Gayle King spotted in NYC amid CBS interview controversy

In New York City, CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King was seen after a broadcast amid controversy surrounding her role in an interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates. The interview, which became tense, raised questions about King's preparation and the appropriateness of her pre-interview discussions with Coates. While King was noted for her thorough preparation, the incident led to criticism from CBS leadership regarding how the interview was handled. This controversy was further complicated by a subsequent interview King conducted with Thomas Hand, whose daughter was kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7 attack on Israel. Viewers expressed discontent over perceived double standards in how tough questions were posed to Coates compared to Hand, highlighting a divide in audience expectations and CBS's journalistic standards. The situation reflects ongoing tensions within media coverage of sensitive topics, particularly regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict and the treatment of guests during interviews.