A good thing readers can't witness this, even with the Web. I, personally, won't buy a Post paper for Metro reading because it comes off on my clothes and hands. I'll buy a USA Today instead. But I know readers want still better. Under executive editor Len Downie, there's no question that's what we're dedicated to.
Newspapers have to gather information when they can find facts that are important and true.
Half an hour remaining with our guest, Washington Post Co. chairman of the board and Washington Post publisher Donald E. Graham. I have noticed a trend in your coverage of theater and the arts away from shows of local origination, and focusing more on New York and touring shows. We're trying to do the opposite of what you suggest. We understand The Post has a critical responsibility to local arts groups, and we try to review an extraordinary amount of productions, concerts, exhibits, etc., all across our area. We've been influenced by one board member's idea that a stock split is like giving you two fives for a ten, except that it adds in a tiny way to expenses.