Nate Silver on the Demise of FiveThirtyEight

Nate Silver wrote about the recent layoffs at 538, a site he previously worked at. The layoffs were part of broader cuts within Disney, the corporate parent of ABC News, which owns 538. Silver expressed his understanding of the brutal process, having gone through similar experiences in the past. Two years ago, the staff at 538 was cut by more than half, and Silver's tenure also ended at that time. The site had a constant threat of layoffs, especially in non-election years, starting from 2017. Silver praised the current staff at 538, describing them as conscientious and hard-working individuals who often had to take on extra responsibilities due to previous job cuts. He offered to provide recommendations for his former colleagues. Silver initially didn't want to comment on the situation but decided to speak out directly rather than through a reporter. He expressed his sympathy for the affected staff members. Silver's statement was a personal reflection on the situation, coming from someone who has experienced similar challenges in the past.