A Shaky Start for CBS Evening News' New Host

CBS Evening News is facing a rough patch. A top producer, Javier Guzman, was fired. This happened after the show's new host, Tony Dokoupil, had a bumpy first week. Guzman was the second-in-command producer. He was let go after Wednesday's broadcast. The reason for his firing is unclear. It might not be directly tied to Dokoupil's rocky start. But the timing is odd, given the new host's struggles. Dokoupil's debut was not smooth. He had trouble remembering his lines. He even cried on air while talking about his childhood in Miami. This emotional moment was met with mixed reactions.Dokoupil's father was a drug dealer. They left Miami when Dokoupil was six. He attended expensive schools and now lives in a fancy Brooklyn neighborhood. Some viewers found his emotional story hard to relate to. Staff at CBS News are not happy. They describe the show's launch as a "total disaster. " Dokoupil's performance has been criticized. He praised Marco Rubio, a Trump Cabinet official, which raised eyebrows. The show's future is uncertain. Dokoupil is on a cross-country tour. Meanwhile, the newsroom is in chaos. It's only been one week, but the problems are piling up.