He may have signed off from the anchor desk two decades ago, but Dan Rather isn’t done telling the truth.

Dan Rather

At 93, the legendary journalist is proving that real reporters never retire — they just keep digging.

With a career that spans over six decades, Rather has covered some of the most pivotal moments in American history: from the assassination of JFK to the Vietnam War, from Watergate to 9/11. He was once the most trusted man on television. And now, in his tenth decade, he’s reclaiming that role in the digital age — on his own terms.

In an era of clickbait, misinformation, and polarization, Dan Rather’s steady voice remains a rare constant.

He continues to publish thoughtful essays, commentaries, and breaking news reactions on platforms like Substack, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook, where millions still tune in to hear what he has to say.

Dan Rather, at 92, on a life in news - CBS News

His posts are sharp, often poetic, and always grounded in deep historical context. Whether he’s reflecting on a Supreme Court decision or calling out political hypocrisy, Rather’s words still cut through the noise — because they come from a man who’s seen it all, and never stopped asking questions.

While most of his contemporaries have faded into retirement, Rather sees journalism as a life’s mission — not a job.

He continues to embody the belief that reporting is a public service, and that truth-telling is more important than ever. “There’s no expiration date on curiosity,” he once said. And that curiosity keeps him going — even at 93.

Journalist Dan Rather's time in Houston prepared him for the rest of the  world

Rather now runs News & Guts, an independent media company he co-founded to cover stories that traditional outlets often overlook.

It’s become a haven for fact-based journalism and a voice of reason in chaotic times.

Dan Rather’s relevance today isn’t just a nostalgic nod to the past — it’s a reflection of the public’s hunger for authenticity. In a media landscape filled with spin, Rather is refreshingly direct.

His lived experience — through wars, impeachments, economic collapses, and technological revolutions — gives him a unique vantage point to connect the dots.

And young journalists are listening. Rather has become something of a mentor figure for a new generation of truth-seekers, urging them to stay persistent, skeptical, and courageous — especially when the stakes are high.

Dan Rather still stands by his '60 Minutes' George Bush story

“Stay curious. Stay skeptical. But never lose your sense of wonder,” he advises. It’s the kind of advice only someone who has seen everything can give — and mean.

When Dan Rather reported live from Dallas in 1963 after JFK was shot, he was a rising journalist with something to prove.

Today, he’s a living archive of American history — still proving that journalism is about more than breaking news; it’s about breaking silence.

Rather’s resilience, moral clarity, and insatiable drive make him not just a relic of broadcast news — but a beacon in the modern media storm.