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Shawna Thomas Jumps to MS NOW After Running ‘CBS Mornings’

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Shawna Thomas Jumps to MS NOW After Running ‘CBS Mornings’
Apr 22, 2026 3:19am PT Shawna Thomas Jumps to MS NOW After Running ‘CBS Mornings’

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bristei See All Portrait of CBS producer Shawna Thomas in Baltimore, MD January 9, 2021 Photo: CBS/ Chris Usher © 2021 All rights reserved. Chris Usher/ CBS NEWS

Shawna Thomas, a veteran journalist who has enjoyed stints as a Washington producer, news executive and a morning-show honcho, is joining MS NOW after wrapping up a stint as the executive producer of “CBS Mornings.”

Thomas has been named political director, and will direct coverage of campaigns and elections. She will also appear on air across various MS NOW platforms. She joins MS NOW as news networks prepare for the 2026 midterm elections, a news event that typically draws broader audiences and boosts ratings.

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