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Interviews20 Feb 2026

Interview: leaving the masthead

After eleven years at a national desk, she went independent. The numbers surprised her.

Written by
Marisol Ade
Length
15 min read

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Marisol Ade

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Interviews editor. Previously eleven years on a national culture desk.

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