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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 3.50 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 121,715 | $21,000,000 | 7,722$ |
| Canada | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,228 | $1,700,000 | 726$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,382 | $2,700,000 | 731$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,112 | $700,000 | 494$ |
| Romania | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,622 | $250,000 | 99$ |
| Israel | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 4,435 | $400,000 | 192$ |
| Australia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,903 | $1,380,000 | 807$ |
| Totals | 8 | 499,502,997 | 189,397 | $28,130,000 | 10,771$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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United States:
Marty Baron criticized Bezos for undermining personal liberties in his statement about the Post.
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Canada:
Marty Baron criticized Bezos' changes, suggesting they were driven by fear of consequences for his business interests.
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Israel:
Marty Baron criticized Bezos, claiming he is afraid of Trump and has decided there will be no more democracy at the Washington Post.
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