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Greg Cote's Ode To Greg Cote (A Dog Poop Story) | Local Hour
Greg Cote's unexpected layoff from the Miami Herald after 54 years of service sparks a heated discussion about corporate loyalty, the state of journalism, and the peculiar habits of dog owners.
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The latest episode of the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz delves into the recent layoff of long-time Miami Herald columnist Greg Cote, sparking a broader conversation about corporate loyalty, the changing landscape of journalism, and, bizarrely, the proper disposal of dog waste.
The Layoff That Shook the Market (and Greg Cote)
Dan Le Batard opened the show by expressing his concern for Greg Cote, who was recently laid off from the Miami Herald after 54 years of service. Cote clarified that while the Herald was the publication, the decision came from "bean counters at the corporate level" who prioritized cutting losses over supporting journalism. He recounted the painful experience of receiving the news on his birthday, not from his direct boss, but from someone he had never met at the corporate level. Cote had previously told his boss, John Divine, that if the end ever came, he wanted to hear it directly from him. The impersonal nature of his dismissal, especially after 54 years, was a significant point of contention for Cote and the show's hosts. He described the emotional rollercoaster he's been on since receiving the news, oscillating between singing and whistling happily and feeling depressed. Cote confirmed that his last day at the Herald would be in 10 days, and he plans to continue his podcast and appear on the Dan Le Batard Show.
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- The State of Journalism and Corporate Greed
- The Curious Case of the Dog Poop Fertilizer
- The Unhygienic Codys and the Neglected Dog
- Greg Cote's Future and a Call to Support
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