The SER dismisses Javier Ruiz at the start of the new season after taking over the direction of La Séptima
Javier Ruiz, a progressive journalist and host of 'Hora 25 de los Negocios' on La SER, has been let go by the radio station at the start of its new season after accepting a leadership role at La Séptima, a new TDT channel launching on November 5. The decision was officially described as mutual, but sources close to Ruiz suggest he wanted to remain with La SER. His departure coincides with the end of his program, which is being removed from the schedule. Some sources indicate ideological reasons behind the move, noting other progressive journalists like Àngels Barceló and Guillermo Rodríguez have also left the network. La SER denies any shift toward the right, attributing changes to efforts to increase diversity in viewpoints. Ruiz has expressed deep affection for La SER, while Prisa Media’s Jaume Serra praised his contributions over three decades with the network.
Cadena SER has dismissed Javier Ruiz at the start of the new season following his appointment as editor-in-chief of La Séptima. The decision was announced shortly after Ruiz accepted a position with the new digital terrestrial television channel, which will begin broadcasting on November 5. According to reports from elplural.com and confirmed by infoLibre, the dismissal took place without Ruiz having the opportunity to formally bid farewell to his audience. The move comes amid broader changes within the station, reflecting shifts in editorial direction and personnel. The dismissal, described by the station as a mutual agreement, followed Ruiz’s acceptance of the role at La Séptima. Despite this, sources close to Ruiz claim he wished to remain with the station. The decision marks the end of a long tenure at SER, during which Ruiz played a central role in shaping its economic programming. His program, Hora 25 de los Negocios, has been replaced, with one insider commenting, “If you take away the spot for the guy who does the economy, obviously you don’t need the guy who does the economy.” This remark underscores the perceived redundancy of Ruiz's role given his new responsibilities. Sources suggest there is an ideological component to Ruiz’s departure. They point to a pattern of progressive figures leaving the station, including Àngels Barceló, former host of the flagship show Hoy por hoy, and Guillermo Rodríguez, former head of news. The exit of Bernardo Guzmán, director of Radio Valencia, is also cited as part of this trend. These individuals were described as having challenged more conservative elements within the organization, particularly in relation to political figures such as Pedro Sánchez. The result, according to these sources, is the transformation of SER into a more moderate, left-leaning outlet. While the station denies any shift toward the right, it acknowledges the need for greater balance in commentary due to the overrepresentation of progressive viewpoints. In a statement, the station reiterated its commitment to providing accurate information and maintaining journalistic integrity. Ruiz himself expressed gratitude for his time at SER, stating, “SER has always been my home and the love I have for this company is indestructible. I hope we can meet again someday.” Jaume Serra, director general of Radio and Audiovisual Business at Prisa Media, praised Ruiz’s contributions, calling his work “extraordinary” for bringing economic information closer to listeners. Ruiz joined SER in 1995, initially working in news services before becoming a key figure in the station’s editorial team. He served alongside Iñaki Gabilondo and covered international affairs from New York. By 2008, he had become the lead presenter of Hora 25 de los Negocios, a role he held until July, when he left to take up his new position at La Séptima. His departure follows that of Àngels Barceló, who stepped down earlier this year after months of tensions with Fran Llorente, the newly appointed content director under Joseph Oughourlian, the largest shareholder of Prisa. infoLibre previously revealed that Barceló lacked support from Oughourlian, further complicating her situation. Barceló’s resignation was marked by a poignant farewell, in which she stated, “I am already the page of the left, and now it’s time to complete the page of the right.” Six days later, the station announced that Aimar Bretos would replace Barceló as host of Hoy por hoy, while José Luis Sastre would take over Hora 25. Both made their debut on the same day that Ruiz’s departure was officially confirmed. The restructuring reflects ongoing internal dynamics and external pressures influencing the direction of SER’s programming and leadership.
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infoLibreIndependentProgressiveFactual 85Objective 706 days ago
The Spanish radio station Cadena SER has dismissed journalist Javier Ruiz at the start of the new season, following his acceptance of a position at the new television channel La Séptima. The dismissal was presented as a mutual agreement, though sources suggest ideological motivations, citing the departure of other journalists with progressive views. Ruiz, known for his progressive stance, had been leading the program 'Hora 25 de los Negocios' and was set to take over the direction of La Séptima. His exit follows similar departures of other journalists associated with progressive viewpoints, leading some to describe Cadena SER as shifting towards a more moderate, leftist orientation. Ruiz expressed his appreciation for the station, while Prisa Media acknowledged his contributions. The station did not respond to inquiries from infoLibre.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the dismissal of Javier Ruiz within the context of ideological shifts at Cadena SER, suggesting a move toward a more moderate leftist orientation. It highlights the departure of journalists with progressive views and implies a broader trend of ideological alignment within the news
Why factuality (85): The article reports the dismissal of Javier Ruiz from La SER following his move to La Séptima, citing sources like elplural.com and confirming the timing with the launch of La Séptima. It mentions the 'mutuo acuerdo' statement from the station and includes quotes from unnamed sources discussing ideo
Why objectivity (70): The article presents the dismissal as having ideological undertones, using phrases like 'todos los que huelen a mínimamente progresistas se están cayendo,' which suggests a biased perspective. The tone leans toward implying a political motive, rather than presenting both sides equally.
infoLibreIndependentConservativeFactual 85Objective 706 days ago
Javier Ruiz, a progressive journalist and host of 'Hora 25 de los Negocios' on La SER, has been let go by the radio station at the start of its new season after accepting a leadership role at La Séptima, a new TDT channel launching on November 5. The decision was officially described as mutual, but sources close to Ruiz suggest he wanted to remain with La SER. His departure coincides with the end of his program, which is being removed from the schedule. Some sources indicate ideological reasons behind the move, noting other progressive journalists like Àngels Barceló and Guillermo Rodríguez have also left the network. La SER denies any shift toward the right, attributing changes to efforts to increase diversity in viewpoints. Ruiz has expressed deep affection for La SER, while Prisa Media’s Jaume Serra praised his contributions over three decades with the network.
Bias read (Conservative): The article highlights the departure of a known progressive journalist, suggests ideological motivations behind the exit, and notes the departure of other progressive figures from the network. While La SER denies any ideological shift, the framing implies a conservative reorientation. The emphasis,
Why factuality (85): This article also confirms the dismissal of Javier Ruiz by La SER after he joined La Séptima, referencing the same sources as the first article. It includes similar details about the 'mutuo acuerdo' and the discontinuation of Hora 25 de los Negocios. The information matches the first article and ali
Why objectivity (70): Similar to the first article, this piece implies ideological motivation behind the dismissal, using loaded language such as 'todos los que huelen a mínimamente progresistas se están cayendo.' This suggests a potential bias towards portraying the decision as politically motivated rather than purely p
El PeriódicoIndependentCenterFactual 75Objective 656 days ago
The article reports on an unusual joint statement issued by Javier Ruiz and the Cadena SER following his controversial departure. The statement announces that an agreement has been reached to 'terminate' his contract. The situation appears to involve some level of public controversy surrounding Ruiz's exit from the station.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the situation factually without overtly favoring any particular side. It focuses on the announcement of a contractual termination rather than taking a stance on the controversy itself. There is no clear ideological leaning in the framing of the event.
Why factuality (75): The article reports on a joint statement from Javier Ruiz and Cadena SER following his controversial exit, mentioning an agreement to 'disolve' his contract. While no primary source is available, the phrasing 'acuerdo alcanzado' suggests a formal resolution, which aligns with common reporting on suc
Why objectivity (65): The article uses emotionally charged language like 'polémica salida' (controversial exit) which frames the situation as contentious. It also presents the outcome ('acuerdo alcanzado') without providing multiple perspectives or context about why the exit was controversial, suggesting a somewhat biase
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