Marty Baron
Marty Baron is a distinguished American journalist and former editor of The Washington Post, known for his leadership during major investigative reporting efforts, including the coverage of the Watergate scandal and the Boston Globe's Spotlight team investigation into the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal. Under his editorship, The Washington Post gained recognition for its commitment to accountability journalism, particularly in the face of political challenges. Recently, Baron criticized Jeff Bezos's decision to limit the editorial direction of the opinion section at The Washington Post, highlighting concerns about press freedom.
Born on Aug 15, 1954 (70 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 146,949 | $21,000,000 | 9,323$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,045 | $2,700,000 | 718$ |
| Totals | 3 | 398,888,662 | 164,994 | $23,700,000 | 10,041$ |
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Recent Mentions
United States:
Former Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron joined 'MediaBuzz' to discuss why he is 'disgusted' with Bezos' new mandate.
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United States:
Marty Baron discussed his disgust with Bezos' new mandate on 'MediaBuzz'.
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United Kingdom:
Marty Baron is a former editor of the Washington Post who was interviewed by Sackur on HARDtalk.
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Ireland:
Marty Baron is the former editor of The Washington Post who commented on Jeff Bezos's business decisions.
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United States:
Marty Baron discussed the backlash against Jeff Bezos's changes to the Washington Post's opinion page.
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Romania:
Marty Baron described Bezos's measure as 'spineless' and expressed concerns about his fear of President Trump.
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Australia:
Former Post executive editor Marty Baron said he was 'sad and disgusted' at his boss’ former actions.
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Switzerland:
Former editor Marty Baron described Bezos's actions as a betrayal of fundamental principles.
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United States:
Marty Baron slammed the Post during a conversation on 'Morning Joe', calling the changes shocking.
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United Kingdom:
Marty Baron, a highly regarded former editor of the Washington Post, has criticized Jeff Bezos's decision regarding the newspaper's editorial focus.
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