Season 6, Episode 5 (Show 266): Pillorying the Post
February 18, 2026
The Washington Post is being destroyed by its owner, Jeff Bezos. Ruth Marcus, the Post “lifer,” joins us for analysis.
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Jeff Bezos emasculated the Washington Post; now he has virtually killed it. Why? And what does this mean for the nation? What is the importance of major newspapers to the American constitutional system? We bring you the great Ruth Marcus, former deputy editorial page editor, long-time columnist, with over 40 years at the Post, to offer an in-depth, insider perspective on this shocking set of events.
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