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The Media Show: Jeff Bezos' Washington Post shift

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

Jeff Bezos鈥� 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鈥檚 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鈥� wider significance.

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

Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins
Producer: Simon Richardson
Assistant producer: Lucy Wai

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