The New York Times Succession Sweepstakes Is Probably Settled

New York Times succession drama
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Dylan Byers
October 22, 2021

Last month, Dean Baquet turned 65, the age when the executive editor of The New York Times traditionally relinquishes his title. Given the challenges of Covid, Baquet graciously opted to extend his stay, but handicapping his successor has returned to the fore as one of media’s favorite parlour games.