
Paul Farhi
Former long-time Washington Post media reporter turned media commentator, experienced in reporting on newsroom culture and the Post's internal affairs.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 22min
The Opinions Jeff Bezos Won’t Publish Anymore
In this conversation with Paul Farhi, a former Washington Post reporter, the implications of Jeff Bezos's new directive for the newspaper’s opinion section are unpacked. Farhi explains how this shift towards advocating for personal liberties and free markets alters traditional editorial practices. He delves into the evolution of opinion journalism, discussing the impact of billionaire ownership on media integrity. The discussion raises crucial questions about the future of diverse perspectives in a changing media landscape.

Mar 30, 2026 • 39min
Does the Washington Post have a future?
Paul Farhi, former long-time Washington Post media reporter turned commentator. He recounts Will Lewis's hiring and abrupt exit, clashes over newsroom culture and British hires, controversial vetting and interviews, the mass layoffs and buyouts, and how editorial choices and Bezos-era decisions led to huge subscription losses and a shaken reputation.


