If you’re not following politics, you might have missed that the Washington Post opted not to endorse anyone in this year’s presidential election. Most people expected the Post to endorse Kamala Harris, and there was quite the backlash, with over 200,000 people canceling their subscriptions over the move.
Jeff Bezos, the owner of the Washington Post, made this decision, and he explained it in an op-ed. His explanation is something that all business leaders need to pay attention to.
So, just for a moment, set aside your feelings about the upcoming election, and consider his advice in the broader context. Bezos says survey data show that people trust journalists less than they trust Congress, and says, “Something we are doing is clearly not working.”
He then gives an analogy that explains the problem journalists face:
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