lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 17/02/2026My latest taleaways on the Epstein email mountain substack.com/@lionelbarbe...substack.comLionel Barber | SubstackEditor of The Financial Times 2005-2020 020
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 09/02/2026My take on Jeff Bezos, the Washington Post and his misplaced faith in data to save modern journalism link lionelbarber.substack.com/p/jeff-bezos...lionelbarber.substack.comJeff Bezos’s Data FallacyThe Washington Post’s demise is down to flawed business decisions not bad journalism 020
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 09/02/2026It was a most enjoyable and informative conversation. Thank you, Eliot 1408
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 31/12/2025My spoof Bari Weiss New Year diary - before she invited George Clooney into tea at CBS lionelbarber.substack.com/p/bari-weiss...lionelbarber.substack.comBari Weiss’s New Year DiaryFake news for the post-truth era 020
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 16/12/2025The British sub-plot in the Netflix-Paramount drama - my katest substackhttps://open.substack.com/pub/lionelbarber/p/the-netflix-paramount-subplot?r=6isoi&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlayopen.substack.comThe Netflix-Paramount subplotA Comcast bid for ITV would upend British broadcasting 020
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 13/12/2025My latest on Trump -Vance-Putin on EU-rope - they all have a point but their prescriptions are dead wrong open.substack.com/pub/lionelba...open.substack.comThe Elephant(s) in the RoomTrump/Vance are not entirely wrong about EUrope 031
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 08/12/2025The Kremlin just belssed Trump’s national sexirty strategy. Here’s why substack.com/@lionelbarbe...substack.comLionel Barber | SubstackEditor of The Financial Times 2005-2020 033
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 06/12/2025My latest substack on Trump’s new national security strategy - which shows how the president and his administration have been ideologically captured by Vladimir Putin lionelbarber.substack.com/p/the-trump-...lionelbarber.substack.comThe Trump-Putin pactKompromat comes in all shapes and sizes 012
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialProspect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 03/12/2025🎧: @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social are joined by documentary maker Ben Zand, co-host of Untangled. He talks about how to reach younger audiences and what being “authentic” means in practice.prospectmagazine.co.ukBen Zand: How to make money in journalism (without selling your soul)Alan and Lionel discuss rejection, the BBC and the podcast era with documentary maker Ben Zand 001
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialProspect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 27/11/2025🎧: @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social reunite to discuss the budget leak and Rutger Bregman’s allegations that BBC censored his remarks about Trump.prospectmagazine.co.ukThe OBR springs a leak! Reporting on a budget shambles storyAlan and Lionel reunite to discuss the budget leak and Rutger Bregman’s allegations that BBC censored his remarks about Trump 0145
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 28/11/2025My latest on the crisis at the BBC open.substack.com/pub/lionelba...open.substack.comAuntie at warChair Shah and the BBC board need to wise up 010
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 19/11/2025More in the future of the Daily Telegraph open.substack.com/pub/lionelba...open.substack.comA very British stitch-upA Fleet Street editor sees off Wall Street 000
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Now that the Telegraph has claiked in ts biggest scalp at the BBC, what about its declared war on putstice owner RedBird open.substack.com/pub/lionelba...open.substack.comA very British rebellionThe Daily Telegraph goes to war with RedBird Capital 051
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Everything you need to know about how to make a world class podcast. We interview Tony “Goalhanger” Pastor who came up with The Rest is History, politics and much moreprospectmagazine.co.ukGoalhanger co-founder: ‘I’ve stepped in to stop Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart arguing’Tony Pastor on the drama behind ‘The Rest is Politics’ and the secrets to the podcast’s success 010
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialProspect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 30/10/2025🎧: Peter Oborne, formerly of the Spectator and Telegraph, joins Media Confidential to argue Britain is complicit in Israel’s genocide... and he locks horns with @LionelBarber over pro-Israel lobbyists.prospectmagazine.co.ukPeter Oborne: Is the British media complicit in genocide?The former Telegraph columnist on the Israel lobby, media bias, and the destruction of Gaza. Plus, Peter and Lionel lock horns... 112
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialProspect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 02/11/2025🎧: Should politicians be allowed to be “news” presenters, such as Nigel Farage on GB News? @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social weigh in.prospectmagazine.co.ukHas Ofcom opened the door to a British Fox News?Should politicians be allowed to be news presenters? Alan and Lionel weigh in 2137
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialProspect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 13/10/2025In today’s Lightbulb, Prospect’s free daily newsletter, @diane2v.bsky.social reports on an appeal in the Gisèle Pelicot case. Plus: @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social speak to @jim.londoncentric.media about his media start-up @londoncentric.media.prospectmagazine.substack.comGisèle Pelicot returns to courtPlus: can London Centric revive local journalism? 022
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialProspect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 13/10/2025🎧: On the first anniversary of the launch of @londoncentric.media, its founder and owner @jim.londoncentric.media joins @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social to talk about reviving local journalism.prospectmagazine.co.ukJim Waterson on founding London CentricJim joins Alan and Lionel to talk about his new London-focused publication 001
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 10/10/2025In praise of the entrepreneurial journalist: Bari Weiss and the future of CBS News open.substack.com/pub/lionelba...open.substack.comBarbarians at the gateBari Weiss takes over at CBS News 021
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 05/10/2025My latest column on Pete Hesgeth and the Trump Administration’s plans for the US military open.substack.com/pub/lionelba...open.substack.comThe Battle of Bended KneeHesgeth trivializes war, undermines the US military 112
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialProspect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 25/09/2025🎧: Lisa Nandy, secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport, responds to Elon Musk’s allegations that Britain muzzles free speech on Media Confidential with @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social.prospectmagazine.co.ukLisa Nandy: We’re not afraid to regulate US big tech, no matter what Donald Trump saysThe secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport talks free speech and the future of the BBC 265
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialProspect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 25/09/2025In today’s Lightbulb, Prospect’s free daily newsletter, @isabelh.bsky.social examines the global succession crisis—who will replace today’s strongmen? Plus: @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social grill Labour’s Lisa Nandy on GB News.prospectmagazine.substack.comWho comes after Trump, Putin and Xi?Plus: what if the phone-hacking scandal was much worse than previously thought? 032
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialProspect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 22/09/2025🎧: NPR’s @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social joins Media Confidential with @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social to discuss Donald Trump’s $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times.prospectmagazine.co.ukAmerica’s assault on free speechAlan and Lionel discuss Charlie Kirk, and Trump’s NYT lawsuit with David Folkenflik 063
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialAyala Panievsky @panievsky.bsky.social · 16/09/2025In the middle of this devastating news cycle, I got to meet my journo hero: @arusbridger.bsky.social, now @prospectmagazine.co.uk, ex @theguardian.com, always fearless. We had a great conversation, with sharp @lionelbarber.bsky.social joining us online. Give it a listen 👉 shorturl.at/P2FtGshorturl.atDoes the news need gatekeeping?Journalist Ayala Panievsky talks about her new book ‘The New Censorship’ in a time of democratic decay 045
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 07/09/2025My latest substack lionelbarber.substack.com/p/peter-mand...lionelbarber.substack.comPeter Mandelson’s magic actThe British government’s pragmatic case for Donald Trump 021
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialProspect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 06/09/2025🎧: Media Confidential is back for Season 3! @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social discuss the media’s role in pushing the “Broken Britain” narrative.prospectmagazine.co.ukWhy is the media dancing to Farage’s tune?Alan and Lionel discuss the media’s role in pushing the “Broken Britain” narrative 132
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 22/08/2025After Alaska but before the Bolton raid: the manipulation of Donald Trump open.substack.com/pub/lionelba...open.substack.comThe manipulation of Donald TrumpPutin is the puppet master; the Europeans are coming in on the act 021
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 29/07/2025Next to Miranda Hart? Wow. Thank you Waterstones for promoting new paperback edition of Gambling Man 120
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 25/07/2025A recovering editor’s thoughts on The Epstein Conspiracy, Murdoch and Trump open.substack.com/pub/lionelba...open.substack.comThe Epstein conspiracyTrump v Murdoch: who will blink first? 000
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialIan Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 19/07/2025Great piece about Fred “the Shred” Goodwin and the 2008 collapse of what was, at the time, the largest bank in the world by assets, the Royal Bank of Scotland, @lionelbarber.bsky.social. Thanks for the mention!ft.comThe rise and fall of Fred GoodwinA new play tells the story of RBS’s rapid expansion and dramatic collapse. Lionel Barber, who began his career as a reporter in Edinburgh, watched the saga from the start 2136
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 27/06/2025My latest on Trump open.substack.com/pub/lionelba...open.substack.comKing of the WorldThe threat to "Big Daddy" Trump is hubris 010
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Today in Tokyo: Hurry while stocks last ! 010
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Substack unpacked, a very good listen : bsky.app/profile/pros... 011
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Coming out next week: the Japanese edition of Gambling Man 000
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialDr Amine Korchi @draminekorchi.bsky.social · 01/06/2025Just finished Gambling Man, Masa Son’s story by @lionelbarber.bsky.social. Great read! Visionary, bold with big balls, relentless, plays bigger than anyone. But somehow, uninspiring. No depth, no commitment to serving others. Unlike true missionaries who built with purpose. 011
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialSarah Kendrew @sarahkendrew.bsky.social · 02/06/2025This is a great interview 👇 on Free Speech and its history 011
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Free speech inflames tempers and invites @JDVance among others to criticise Britain. Here @arusbridger and I talk about the history of a dangerous idea with author Faramerz Dabhoiwala podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...podcasts.apple.comDoes ‘free speech’ even exist?Podcast Episode · Media Confidential · 29/05/2025 · 41m 000
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialJeff (Hot Type) Jarvis @jeffjarvis.bsky.social · 23/05/2025If you want to hear from the true future of Journalism, listen to @arusbridger.bsky.social and @lionelbarber.bsky.social interview the brilliant (and my former student) @leakorsgaard.bsky.social of @zetland.dk: a needed dose of wisdom and hope. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/podcasts/med...prospectmagazine.co.ukNew hope for the newsroom?Alan and Lionel are joined by the editor-in-chief of a revolutionary new Danish media organisation. Plus, the editors critique the first edition of th... 083
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 06/04/2025Reflections on the new American Revolution lionelbarber205831.substack.com/publish/post...lionelbarber205831.substack.com 000
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Thank you, Max Youbhave really zeroed in on Gambling Man special Highlights on Masa x.com/maxmarchione...x.com 000
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Engaging talk with Miguel Armaza abiutnthe enigmatic genius that is Masayoshi son youtu.be/gpqFEkTnfDgyoutu.beThe Secret Story of Softbank’s Masayoshi Son - Lionel BarberYouTube video by Miguel Armaza 000
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialAnalyse Podcast @analysepodcast.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Just released! Our host @bernardleong.bsky.social have a conversation with @lionelbarber.bsky.social, the former editor of the Financial Times and author of "Gambling Man: The Secret Story of the World's Greatest Disruptor, Masayoshi Son." Watch the full YouTube Video: youtu.be/ibLTaS1obRwyoutu.be 042
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 20/02/2025In a Trump world, we ask the question: is the BBC bomb-proof: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...podcasts.apple.comCan you ‘bomb-proof’ the BBC?Podcast Episode · Media Confidential · 20/02/2025 · 46m 110
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 13/02/2025After Ukraine shock, Europe should brace itself for Trump to back AfD in coalition with CDU post German election. You read it here first ! ft.com/content/f72718… via @ftft.com 012
Reposted by @lionelbarber.bsky.socialAsia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 07/02/2025A Forrest Gump meets Zelig character...and nevertheless a seriously and consequential investor. @lionelbarber.bsky.social on the personal story and global impacts of Softbank's maverick founder and CEO, Masayoshi Son. Watch the full talk: youtu.be/n0pjeKlIZWA?... 011
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Great debut for Gambling man in Fast Company Inside SoftBank’s plans for Stargate and OpenAI www.fastcompany.com/91274992/how...fastcompany.comInside SoftBank's plans for Stargate and OpenAI'Gambling Man' author Lionel Barber explains how SoftBank's Masayoshi Son went from losing money on WeWork to betting big on Stargate and AI. 000
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Great talking with Sheelah Kolhatkar at the Asia Society in New York about my Masayoshi Son biography Gambling Man youtu.be/n0pjeKlIZWAyoutu.beGambling Man: Lionel Barber on Softbank’s Masayoshi SonYouTube video by Asia Society 010
lionelbarber.bsky.social @lionelbarber.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Today is US publication day. And I am in Brotherhood Gulch, Colorado, to talk about the defining account of a business era. Thanks for the plug, brilliant Evan Osnos 110
