Sewell Chan's Downfall: Toxic Leadership & Newsroom Secrets

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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