Mediagazer: Profile of Mark Ein, Washington City Paper's new VC owner, who calls himself a centrist, isn't much of a reader, and says journalists help save our world (Paul Schwartzman/Washington Post)

7:20 AM ET, January 30, 2018

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Profile of Mark Ein, Washington City Paper's new VC owner, who calls himself a centrist, isn't much of a reader, and says journalists help save our world — Mark Ein, the venture capitalist who recently bought the Washington City Paper, could never be confused for the counterculture contrarians …

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Erik Wemple / Washington Post:

NYT's Glenn Thrush to return to Washington bureau covering HUD, HHS, and the social safety net, after suspension related to inappropriate conduct allegations — Glenn Thrush on Tuesday will return to the Washington bureau of the New York Times after serving a suspension relating to allegations …

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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:

NBCUniversal cable network Bravo is near a deal for a two-season drama based on LA Times podcast Dirty John; sister network Oxygen greenlights companion series — Fellow NBCUniversal-owned cable network Oxygen has also greenlighted a companion unscripted series exploring the real-life crimes of “Dirty” John Meehan.

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Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg / Wall Street Journal:

Meredith names COO Tom Harty as new CEO, ahead of its acquisition of Time Inc., effective February 1; current CEO Steve Lacy to become executive chairman — Tom Harty to assume top job of combined media company with focus on digital side of business — As Meredith Corp. MDP 1.59% prepares …

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