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Paul Farhi was a reporter for the Washington Post for 35 years. He covered business, a presidential campaign, and the news media. He left at the end of 2023 and has been a freelance writer, contributing to The Atlantic, the Athletic, Nieman Reports and The Daily Beast.

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opinion

Trump Loves the Media Glare—Yet He Also Wants Revenge

LIGHTS, CAMERA...

Trump’s antipathy toward the media—“the enemy of the people”—intensified during the election campaign. Yet he adores and craves media attention. What next in this tangled relationship?

Paul Farhi | Published Nov 08, 2024
opinion

Jeff Bezos Just Made the Crisis at the Post So Much Worse

SPILLED INK

It’s impossible to know when the bleeding at the Washington Post will stop, or the full extent of the damage once it does—but endorsement-gate has extended the months-long sense of crisis at the paper.

Paul Farhi | Published Oct 29, 2024
opinion

The 12 Questions WaPo Staffers Need to Ask CEO Will Lewis

SAY IT

The embattled WaPo boss will host Q&As with staff this week, as turmoil continues to roil the storied newspaper. Here’s what those staffers need to grill him on.

Paul Farhi | Published Jun 10, 2024
opinion

Three Strikes So Why Is WaPo CEO Will Lewis Not Out?

WORKING THE REFS

WaPo’s new boss has already done considerable damage to the storied newspaper, writes ex-Post reporter Paul Farhi for The Daily Beast.

Paul Farhi | Published Jun 07, 2024

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