"She added, Stories may be instead be evaluated not just on their journalistic merit but on whether they conform to a shifting set of ideological expectations a dynamic that pressures producers and reporters to self-censor or avoid challenging narratives that might trigger backlash or unfavorable headlines. Hastey added, the very excellence we seek to sustain is hindered by fear and uncertainty."
"The New York Post reported, on Tuesday, that six of approximately 20 producers on the flagship CBS evening newscast took buyouts ahead of impending layoffs. The Evening News has a new host and a new direction, and there will be more change coming. We hope you are excited about this vision, but we understand that some of you may not be, and we want to provide support, an unsigned email from CBS News HR in late January read touting the buyout offer."
A CBS Evening News producer resigned, citing a new editorial vision that departs from traditional broadcast norms toward so-called heterodox journalism. The producer said stories may be judged for ideological conformity rather than journalistic merit, creating pressure to self-censor and avoid narratives that could trigger backlash or unfavorable headlines. The producer warned that fear and uncertainty are undermining journalistic excellence. About six of roughly 20 producers accepted buyouts ahead of anticipated layoffs as the program shifts under a new host and direction. A 60 Minutes correspondent criticized a political decision to shelve a segment about an El Salvadoran prison.
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