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Some news: I’ve heard from three sources that CBS News dismissed the #2 producer on the CBS Evening News, Javier Guzman, after the show tonight. Unclear what the rationale was, but led to confusion in the newsroom… and it’s only week 1 of the show.

4.8K likes128 repliesPosted Jan 8, 2026

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Written from experience rather than as advice, which is harder to argue with.
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Hook: Plain observation
Structure: Hook → Landing
Style: Conversational paragraphs at a steady pace.
Tone: personal
Written for: Indie hackers and solo founders

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