The Explanation

The Media Show: Jeff Bezos' Washington Post shift


Listen Later

Jeff Bezos’ growing influence on the Washington Post has reached a turning point, with changes to its opinion section prompting resignations from senior figures. Cameron Barr, a former managing editor, explains his decision to leave, expressing concerns about the paper’s independence. Max Tani, media editor at Semafor, offers insight into how editorial and opinion functions differ between US and UK media. Greg Williams, deputy global editorial director at WIRED, examines Bezos’ wider significance.

Also in the programme, what is it like to win an Oscar? Director Molly O’Brien, whose documentary The Only Girl in the Orchestra won Best Documentary Short, shares her experiences of Hollywood’s biggest night.

Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins

Producer: Simon Richardson
Assistant producer: Lucy Wai

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The ExplanationBy BBC World Service

  • 4.5
  • 4.5
  • 4.5
  • 4.5
  • 4.5

4.5

23 ratings


More shows like The Explanation

View all
Global News Podcast by BBC World Service

Global News Podcast

7,773 Listeners

From Our Own Correspondent by BBC Radio 4

From Our Own Correspondent

376 Listeners

Business Daily by BBC World Service

Business Daily

527 Listeners

More or Less by BBC Radio 4

More or Less

893 Listeners

Newshour by BBC World Service

Newshour

1,068 Listeners

World Business Report by BBC World Service

World Business Report

305 Listeners

The Documentary Podcast by BBC World Service

The Documentary Podcast

1,822 Listeners

Witness History by BBC World Service

Witness History

971 Listeners

The Interview by BBC World Service

The Interview

360 Listeners

BBC Inside Science by BBC Radio 4

BBC Inside Science

407 Listeners

The Inquiry by BBC World Service

The Inquiry

740 Listeners

Big Boss Interview by BBC News

Big Boss Interview

50 Listeners

The Audio Long Read by The Guardian

The Audio Long Read

848 Listeners

The Briefing Room by BBC Radio 4

The Briefing Room

75 Listeners

The Global Story by BBC World Service

The Global Story

356 Listeners