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Tonight, the inside scoop on Jeff Bezos’ search for his next Washington Post C.E.O., with new intel on Patty Stonesifer’s shortlist of candidates, some discouraging revenue projections and a dishy little preview of Marty Baron’s forthcoming book.

But first… Warner Bros. Discovery launched CNN Max in beta today, and as anticipated the new streaming product will lean heavily on a live simulcast of the flagship network, including the marquee afternoon and primetime shows hosted by Jake Tapper, Wolf Blitzer, Erin Burnett, Anderson Cooper, Kaitlan Collins, Abby Phillip and Laura Coates, as well as two hours of the morning show. The incentive for viewers who want...