Jeremy Barr

Washington, D.C.

Media news reporter

Education: University of Maryland, MA in journalism; Emory University, BA in political science and sociology

Jeremy Barr covers the media industry for The Washington Post. Prior to joining The Post in June 2020, he covered the media industry for the Hollywood Reporter, Politico New York and Advertising Age.
Latest from Jeremy Barr

Los Angeles Times staffers stage walk-out to protest impending layoffs

Staffers at the LA Times walked out ahead of anticipated massive layoffs.

January 19, 2024

Fox News and Mike Lindell’s MyPillow are taking a break

Lindell said he’s been canceled, but a source with knowledge of the situation said he just hasn’t paid his bill.

January 12, 2024

Fox is airing a Trump town hall live. Can its moderators maintain control?

At the Iowa town hall, Fox anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum may have to rebut a Trump torrent of false claims about the 2020 election on live TV.

January 10, 2024

Kevin Merida stepping down as Los Angeles Times editor after short tenure

Merida came to the L.A. Times in 2021 as new owner Patrick Soon-Shiong attempted to push the struggling newspaper to profitability.

January 9, 2024

Dan Crenshaw has some harsh words for Fox News host Jesse Watters

After Watters implied Crenshaw’s stock market success was unethical, the GOP congressman called the Fox News star a “hack” and a “clown.”

January 4, 2024

How a mega-merger could soon shake up the media industry

The potential union of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is mostly about streaming — and keeping up with Disney and Netflix.

December 22, 2023

What are Gayle King and Charles Barkley doing on CNN?

Ratings for their new primetime show “King Charles” are lackluster, but CNN is fishing for new audiences.

December 13, 2023

A CBS reporter refusing to reveal her sources could be held in contempt

First Amendment advocates are alarmed by the case of Catherine Herridge, who is facing an imminent court deadline and steep fines.

December 8, 2023

Smartmatic’s lawsuit against Fox News heats up with Murdoch depositions

Rupert Murdoch was deposed this week for Smartmatic’s lawsuit against Fox News and his son Lachlan will sit for a grilling as well, as the 2020-related case moves along.

December 1, 2023

MSNBC draws backlash for canceling Mehdi Hasan show

Mehdi Hasan, a liberal host whose tough interviews and pro-Palestinian commentary went viral, lost his MSNBC shows but will stay with the network.

November 30, 2023