
Jeremy Barr
Media and power correspondent for The Guardian US, providing reporting and analysis on the Washington Post layoffs and broader media industry implications.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 30min
Why Jeff Bezos gutted the Washington Post
Claire Parker, Cairo bureau chief for The Washington Post, recounts losing her role during the cuts. Marty Baron, former executive editor who led expansions and investigations, reflects on the paper’s transformation. Jeremy Barr, media and power correspondent, explains the scale and political and financial forces behind the layoffs. They discuss newsroom cuts, legacy journalism, owner influence, and risks to foreign and investigative coverage.

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Feb 16, 2026 • 55min
Conservative Media's Expanding Influence
Jeremy Barr, media and power reporter at The Guardian, and Matt Gertz, senior fellow at Media Matters, discuss billionaire influence reshaping newsrooms. They explore ownership-driven layoffs, ideological installs at major outlets, comparisons to international media capture, and threats from declining tech funding and AI.

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Jan 15, 2026 • 31min
How betting has infiltrated entertainment, and the tumultuous revamping of CBS
Alyssa Mercante, a Senior reporter at Digiday, and Matthew Frank, an Associate editor at The Ankler, dive into how gambling is taking over mainstream entertainment, impacting everything from Oscar predictions to video games. They discuss the rise of prediction markets and the blurred lines between betting and political events. Jeremy Barr from The Guardian shares insights into the turmoil at CBS News under Bari Weiss, explaining the underlying tensions and their broader implications. The conversation reveals a cultural shift where gambling influences our enjoyment of art and media.


