STV boss on costs, cuts and a backlash

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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘What STV cuts tell us about the mainstream media’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002kd3k STV bosses felt the backlash from staff, politicians and the public when plans to axe a bespoke north of Scotland news programme were announced. Martin and Laura ask chief executive Rufus Radcliffe why those plans have been watered down, and if holding an online meeting to tell staff their jobs were at risk was a mistake. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller and Martin Geissler. Get in touch: [email protected]