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‘Solvency Dies in Starkness’ – New Management at Washington Post Is Having a Horrendous Start – RedState

As the journalism industry has been rocked with financial ruination, the Washington Post has proven to not be insulated from the carnage. Over the years, this news institution has gone through management changes, dismal fortunes, and a loss of readership, all while its reputation has become sullied. Jeff Bezos took the recent step to bring in new CEO Will Lewis.

Hailing from Britain’s Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid sector, Lewis already came in with some hesitation and side-eye directed his way, and that has only ramped up this week. As covered in the latest Lie-Able Sources episode, the week began with the resignation/dismissal of Executive Editor Sally Buzbee. This was followed by a company meeting where Lewis announced dividing the newsroom into three components, and bringing in Matt Murray, former lead editor at the Wall Street Journal.

The meeting turned contentious as the…

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