'CBS Evening News' producer fired amid turbulent relaunch
Los Angeles Times••general
Key Points:
- Javier Guzman, a senior producer at "CBS Evening News With Tony Dokoupil," was fired after raising concerns about the show's editorial direction under CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss.
- The program has faced criticism for its recent content choices, including a controversial salute to Secretary of State Marco Rubio shortly after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela and a contentious portrayal of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack anniversary.
- Critics suggest Weiss is steering the newscast toward a MAGA-friendly audience, aligning with parent company Paramount's political interests amid its Warner Bros. Discovery takeover.
- Despite Dokoupil's stated goal to focus on everyday citizens, his promotional tour included coverage of elite figures like Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, drawing
