Gayle King is no stranger to the spotlight. From her long-standing friendship with Oprah Winfrey to her role as one of the most recognized faces in morning television, King has built a career on poise in the face of chaos. Right now, though, that chaos is swirling a little too close to home.
With CBS News in turmoil, her pay slashed, and the network’s ratings plumbing new depths, King is facing a pivotal crossroads—but she’s holding her ground, waiting to see if a pending corporate merger could turn things around.
