What The Washington Post layoffs mean for the future of media

February 5, 2026Hosted by: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProduced by: Orla Maher

Yesterday, the Washington Post announced it would cut a third of its workforce in one of the most significant restructures in the newspaper's nearly 150 year history. The cuts eliminate entire departments, including sports and books coverage, and drastically reduce international reporting. Today, we're unpacking what happened, why one of America's most storied newspapers is in this position, and what it means for journalism.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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