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Paul Farhi

Paul Farhi covered the news media and other topics during 35 years as a Washington Post reporter. He’s been a freelance reporter since 2024.

How Will Lewis Lost the Washington Post

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How Will Lewis Lost the Washington Post

Two years ago, Jeff Bezos brought in controversial media executive Will Lewis to lift the Washington Post out of a post-Trump slump. His calamitous tenure ended in failure—and has left the storied newspaper in an even deeper hole.

Jeff Bezos, The Washington Post, Will Lewis

March 19, 2026

Actually, the Washington Post Layoffs Were a Bigger Bloodbath Than You Thought

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Actually, the Washington Post Layoffs Were a Bigger Bloodbath Than You Thought

Nearly half of the paper's newsroom was eliminated during last week's cuts—possibly the largest one-day wipeout of journalists in a generation.

Jeff Bezos, The Washington Post, Washington Post

February 9, 2026