In a surprising move in media circles, Kevin Merida announced plans Tuesday to step down as executive editor of the Los Angeles Times. But it would appear his tenure as the Times’ newsroom leader did not go as anticipated. The Times missed its revenue projections last year after Hollywood strikes curtailed ad spending by the major film and TV studios. The award winning TV journalist will share his unique and honest voice in 30 minute episodes, three times a week, covering politics, culture, sports and entertainment. As Deadspin’s Julie DiCaro wrote, “Rodgers is never going to come around to understanding what he did wrong, or what he says that is wrong.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 10, 2024 13:00 UTC