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The Free Press

A digital media company founded by Bari Weiss, known for investigative stories and commentary.

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2021ActiveNew York, United States

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The Free Press is an American media company founded by Bari Weiss and Nellie Bowles. It began as a newsletter in 2021 and expanded into a media company in 2022. In October 2025, it was acquired by Paramount Skydance and now operates as an independent entity within CBS News. Teams look it up for Media, Publishing, Online News.

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77/100

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Agent Readiness

22/100

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Site Speed

32/100

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