"I think we don’t shy away from hard conversations either. So, I think it’s been a learning thing for everybody,” she said.

CBS Mornings star Gayle King has spoken out after her co-host Tony Dokoupil sparked controversy for a fiery interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates. For those who missed it, King, DoKoupil, and Nate Burleson had a sit-down with the author about his new book,

The comments come a couple of weeks after the controversial interview with Coates, who came on the show to speak about his new book, 'The Message.'

CBS News executives said Tony Dokoupil's interview of Ta-Nehisi Coates did not meet the editorial standards of the network.

Last month, an intense interview took place between “CBS Mornings” co-anchor Tony Dokoupil and author Ta-Nehisi Coates went viral after the two sparred over Coates’ perspective in his latest book “The Message.”

The media mogul, who cut a deal to sell Paramount - including CBS - to Skydance earlier this year, weighed in on the topic on Wednesday.

CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King says the show’s controversial interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates earlier this fall has been “a learning experience for everybody.” During a panel Tuesday dedicated to the morning show at PaleyFest New York,

On Tuesday, Gayle King and CBS Mornings executive producer Shawna Thomas appeared on a panel moderated by Lisa Ling. King and Thomas briefly addressed the controversial interview they had with Ta-Nehisi Coates earlier this month.