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

67 million people watched ABC debate, far exceeding first matchup

The early numbers for Tuesday’s debate are tracking far ahead of the June 27 matchup between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

September 11, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris reacts as former president Donald Trump speaks during Tuesday's presidential debate in Philadelphia.

ABC’s Linsey Davis will take center stage at Trump-Harris debate

The debate in the midst of a tight presidential race could be a breakout moment for Linsey Davis, who co-moderates with David Muir.

September 10, 2024
Linsey Davis is the host of ABC’s nightly streaming news broadcast and the Sunday edition of the network’s flagship “World News Tonight.”

Wall Street Journal’s Grimaldi named National Catholic Reporter editor

James Grimaldi, a Pulitzer-winning journalist, is starting a new chapter at the National Catholic Reporter, after a dozen years at the Wall Street Journal.

September 9, 2024
James V. Grimaldi.

Rachel Maddow’s first film is about Lev Parnas — and a surprise meeting

“From Russia With Lev,” a Rachel Maddow documentary for MSNBC, ends with a tearful meeting between Lev Parnas and special guest star Hunter Biden.

September 7, 2024
The meeting between Lev Parnas and Hunter Biden came very late in the production.

Mehdi Hasan saw a market for a new kind of media company. So far, so good.

Mehdi Hasan, former MSNBC host, launched Zeteo on Substack after his TV show was canceled. In just four months it has 31,000 paid subscribers.

September 4, 2024
Mehdi Hasan in New York last year.

Jesse Watters addresses backlash over provocative Kamala Harris punditry

Fox News host Jesse Watters said his comment that generals would “have their way with” Kamala Harris if she is elected president was misconstrued.

August 27, 2024
Jesse Watters on the set of his Fox News show in July 2023.

Democratic convention beat RNC in TV ratings, despite some late nights

Data released by the measurement service Nielsen shows that viewers have mostly been sticking around to see late-night addresses.

August 23, 2024

Veteran producer Almin Karamehmedovic named president of ABC News

Karamehmedovic, who has produced ABC’s nightly newscast, will replace Kimberly Godwin, who stepped down in May.

August 19, 2024
Almin Karamehmedovic, the new president of ABC News.

After criticism, MSNBC skips airing Trump’s news conference

The network faced internal and external criticism for airing Trump’s speech on Aug. 8, including from host Lawrence O’Donnell.

August 15, 2024
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks at a news conference at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., on Aug. 15.

The reporters who have covered Tim Walz seem to like him — with caveats

Tim Walz is seen as a supporter of freedom of the press, despite some complaints about transparency issues in his administration.

August 10, 2024
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks to the media before signing a marijuana legalization bill in 2023 in St. Paul.