Sweeping layoffs at The Washington Post will do 'enormous damage,' former editor says
Sweeping layoffs at The Washington Post will do 'enormous damage,' former editor says  
Podcast: PBS News Hour - Segments
Published On: Wed Feb 04 2026
Description: The Washington Post is laying off a third of its workforce across both the newsroom and its business operations, a massive blow at a storied newspaper that has struggled in recent years to stay profitable. Geoff Bennett speaks with Marty Baron, who was editor of The Washington Post from 2012 until 2021, for more on the cuts and their implications. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy