Slate News What Next TBD | Bezos 2.0
Mar 23, 2025
Dana Mattioli, a Wall Street Journal reporter and author of "The Everything War," delves into Jeff Bezos's shifting political strategies. She discusses the fraught relationship between Bezos and Trump, revealing how past tensions are being replaced with attempts at collaboration. The conversation highlights Amazon's ambitions and challenges, including navigating antitrust scrutiny under the Biden administration. Through Mattioli's insights, listeners gain a keen understanding of how corporate power and politics dance in a changing landscape.
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Maraniss and Bezos
- David Maraniss, a Pulitzer Prize winner, recounts his time at The Washington Post.
- He expresses concern over Jeff Bezos's influence, emphasizing the paper's role as a public trust.
Shifting Roles at The Washington Post
- Bezos's actions suggest a shift from the Post's traditional role of holding power accountable.
- Maraniss believes Bezos prioritizes accommodation and deference to power, especially concerning democracy's current state.
Trump's Dislike for Bezos
- Trump's open dislike for Bezos stemmed from The Washington Post's critical coverage.
- Trump saw the Post as Bezos's personal tool and sought to use antitrust laws against Amazon.
