Lachlan and Ravi unpack the explosive firing of Sewell Chan, editor-in-chief at the Columbia Journalism Review. Ravi, who worked under Chan, shares a candid, firsthand account of the workplace tensions, bullying allegations, and journalistic fallout. The conversation dives deep into newsroom culture, leadership pitfalls, and the changing standards of editorial behavior. Plus, get insights into Bill Owens stepping down from 60 Minutes amid Trump lawsuits and internal turmoil at CBS, revealing the pressures faced by modern journalism's leaders. 00:00 Intro: Sewell Chan Fired from CJR
01:00 Breaker's Big Week and a Special Thank You to A24 02:00 The Breaking News: Ravi's Firsthand Experience at CJR 05:00 Inside Chan's Alleged Toxic Leadership 07:00 Pattern of Abuse Across Newsrooms 11:00 Why Newsrooms Can't Tolerate Bullies Anymore 14:00 Protecting Sources and Handling Sensitive Audio 17:00 Healthy vs. Toxic Leadership Styles 19:00 Was Chan Set Up to Fail? 23:00 CBS Shakeup: Bill Owens Leaves 60 Minutes 26:00 Trump's Lawsuits and Journalistic Independence 30:00 Hope for Journalism and Breaker's Vision 31:00 Dr. Sanjay Gupta's Mind-Blowing Speaking Fee 35:00 Wrap-Up & Subscriber Shout-Out
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