EXCLUSIVE: CBS News Stars Tony Dokoupil and Matt Gutman Face Off
CBS News stars Tony Dokoupil and Matt Gutman face growing competition, as their rivalry intensifies.
Aug. 5 2026, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
CBS News stars Tony Dokoupil and Matt Gutman have been quietly sizing each other up for years – with each of the ambitious dudes determined to come out on top, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
"They see each other as competition," a television insider said. "Neither wants the other to win. Every big interview, every headline, every career move gets noticed."
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"They're both smart, ambitious, polished, and they know exactly how they come across on camera," said another insider. "They're cut from the same cloth, which is exactly why they clash."
A veteran producer added: "Everyone is keeping score – and Tony and Matt are playing to win."
