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 (71 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 56,612 | $2,000,000 | 1,873$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 9,539 | $240,000 | 225$ |
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 17,979 | $250,000 | 234$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 35,229 | $2,700,000 | 1,401$ |
| Totals | 4 | 157,782,237 | 119,359 | $5,190,000 | 3,733$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Marty Baron was the editor during a time when the Washington Post was reportedly profitable and competitive.
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Italy:
Marty Baron described the raid as a clear and disturbing sign of an administration testing limits with independent press.
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Romania:
Marty Baron, former editor-in-chief of The Washington Post, described the FBI's action as a 'disturbing sign' of the lack of boundaries in the Trump administration's relationship with the independent press.
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Portugal:
Marty Baron described the FBI's search as a shocking sign that the administration would not set limits on its aggression against independent press.
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Guatemala:
Marty Baron is a former editor of the Boston Globe and The Washington Post, recognized for his contributions to journalism.
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Guatemala:
Marty Baron, former editor of the Boston Globe and The Washington Post, was honored at the Albies awards.
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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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Colombia:
Marty Baron is a distinguished journalist who joined the call for José Rubén Zamora's release.
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Taiwan:
Marty Baron, former editor of the Boston Globe and Washington Post, comments on the US's role in press freedom.
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United Kingdom:
Marty Baron commented on the shift in US pressure on countries undermining free expression.
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