Greg Cote broke his silence Monday after the Miami Herald laid him off the previous day. The longtime Miami Herald columnist detailed the call that ended his 54-year career.
What We Know: Cote’s Miami Herald run will officially end September 25. He says he learned the news from McClatchy Media over the phone. McClatchy laid off 30 Herald staffers in total, and Cote was among them. Moreover, the cuts are part of nationwide cuts affecting many different publications. Cote addressed the layoff Monday on his own podcast, The Greg Cote Show, calling it a jarring, unscripted moment.
What They Said: (All quotes via The Greg Cote Show): …