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Exclusive: Jonah Peretti explains why he sold BuzzFeed

Decoder with Nilay Patel by Vox Media Podcast Network

May 18, 202670:22Business

Just days before we spoke, BuzzFeed co-founder and CEO Jonah Peretti agreed to sell the company, which was losing money and at risk of shutting down. Now there’s a new lease on life — and new leadership. Jonah is taking...

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Exclusive: Jonah Peretti explains why he sold BuzzFeed is an episode from Decoder with Nilay Patel by Vox Media Podcast Network. Just days before we spoke, BuzzFeed co-founder and CEO Jonah Peretti agreed to sell the company, which was losi...

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Published May 18, 2026, 70:22 long, audio available.