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Jeff Bezos's Washington Post Shift

Changes at the Washington Post under Jeff Bezos's ownership spark debate, Greg Williams assesses the Amazon founder's wider influence, and Molly O'Brien reflects on winning an Oscar.

Jeff Bezos's 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 the Amazon founder's wider significance.

Also in the programme, what's 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.

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Wed 12 Mar 202501:30

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RoleContributor
PresenterKatie Razzall
PresenterRos Atkins
ProducerSimon Richardson
Assistant ProducerLucy Wai

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