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The Ankler · April 10, 2026

‘Love Story’ Is a Hit. JFK Jr.’s ‘George’ Staff Refuse to Watch ↗

Claire Atkinson speaks with Richard Bradley and other former George staff members about the FX series Love Story and their memories of John F. Kennedy Jr.

The Wall Street Journal · February 12, 2026

The Latest Kennedy Controversy Is a Show About JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette ↗

Richard Bradley and other George alumni discuss how John F. Kennedy Jr. might have viewed the dramatization of his life in the television series Love Story.

The Boston Globe · November 24, 2025

Larry Summers’ Epstein Emails Follow a Controversy-Filled Career ↗

A look at the power, controversies, and Harvard history surrounding Lawrence Summers.

New York Magazine · November 23, 2025

What Larry Summers Has in Common With Trump ↗

Allison Quinn interviews Richard Bradley about Larry Summers’s history of controversy, Harvard, and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

WBUR · November 19, 2025

Despite Past Controversies, Larry Summers Has Kept a Hold in Elite Circles ↗

Richard Bradley discusses the consequences of Summers’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the challenge facing Harvard.

The New York Times · February 9, 2018

The Smearing of Woody Allen ↗

Bret Stephens draws on Richard Bradley’s scrutiny of the Rolling Stone UVA story in considering the difference between accusation and fact.

New York Post · April 7, 2015

Early Doubter of Rolling Stone Rape Story Is Vindicated ↗

Keith J. Kelly reports on Richard Bradley’s early skepticism of Rolling Stone’s University of Virginia story and the reactions to his reporting after the article was retracted.

Boston Review · December 6, 2014

Feminism Can Handle the Truth ↗

Judith Levine examines the Rolling Stone UVA story and the questions Richard Bradley raised about its reporting.

The New York Times · December 3, 2014

Magazine’s Account of Gang Rape on Virginia Campus Comes Under Scrutiny ↗

The Times reports on the growing scrutiny of Rolling Stone’s account of an alleged gang rape at the University of Virginia.

Jezebel · December 1, 2014

‘Is the UVA Rape Story a Gigantic Hoax?’ Asks Idiot ↗

Anna Merlan criticizes Richard Bradley’s skepticism about Rolling Stone’s reporting.

The New York Times · May 12, 2008

Publisher Buys Harvard Alumni Magazine ↗

Coverage of Manhattan Media’s purchase of 02138, the independent Harvard alumni magazine where Richard Bradley served as executive editor.

The New Yorker · April 28, 2008

Briefly Noted ↗

The New Yorker reviews The Greatest Game, Richard Bradley’s account of the Yankees–Red Sox playoff at Fenway Park in 1978.

The Harvard Crimson · December 3, 2007

Facebook Founder Loses Court Battle ↗

The Crimson reports on 02138 magazine’s successful defense against Facebook’s attempt to remove documents, quoting Richard Bradley on the importance of press freedom.

AllThingsD · November 30, 2007

Ironic, Yes, But Zuckerberg’s Privacy Violated ↗

Kara Swisher reports on Richard Bradley’s response after 02138 magazine inadvertently published sensitive information in documents connected to Facebook’s origins.

The Harvard Crimson · February 22, 2006

Fifteen Questions with Richard Bradley ↗

Sam Teller interviews the author of Harvard Rules about Harvard, journalism, and the departure of Larry Summers.

The New York Times · March 17, 2005

The Tempest in the Ivory Tower ↗

Rachel Donadio reviews Harvard Rules and examines the conflicts surrounding Lawrence Summers’s presidency at Harvard.

Yale Daily News · February 25, 2005

Bradley ’86 Predicted Summers Maelstrom ↗

A look at how Richard Bradley’s Harvard Rules anticipated the controversy surrounding Harvard president Lawrence Summers.

The New York Times · February 17, 2005

Amid the Firestorm, a Portrait of Harvard ↗

David Carr profiles Richard Bradley as Harvard Rules arrives amid controversy surrounding Lawrence Summers.

New York Post · November 17, 2004

The Big Blow-by-Blow: Author Changing Last Name as New Book Is Due ↗

Keith J. Kelly reports on Richard Bradley’s name change ahead of the publication of Harvard Rules.

New York Magazine · May 27, 2002

The Outcasts ↗

Michael Wolff examines the media backlash surrounding Richard Blow’s American Son and the unwritten codes of insider journalism.

New York Post · December 9, 1999

Blow Out of George by Dec. 31 ↗

Keith J. Kelly reports on Richard Bradley’s departure as executive editor of George following the death of John F. Kennedy Jr.

New York Daily News · December 9, 1999

George Mag Loses Its Executive Editor ↗

On Richard Bradley’s departure from George: “He remained his honorable self,” said senior editor Inigo Thomas.

CBS News · September 23, 1999

George Pays Tribute to JFK Jr. ↗

Richard Bradley discusses the magazine’s memorial issue.

The Washington Post · October 30, 1997

GOP Consultant’s Libel Suit Against Magazine Dismissed ↗

A judge dismisses Don Sipple’s lawsuit over Richard Bradley’s Mother Jones reporting.

The Washington Post · August 25, 1997

GOP Operative Combats Charges With Libel Suit ↗

Don Sipple challenges Richard Bradley’s Mother Jones investigation with a libel lawsuit.

The New York Times · August 9, 1997

Denying Abuse Allegations, Consultant Quits Campaign ↗

The Times reports on Don Sipple’s campaign departure amid abuse allegations he denied.

The Washington Post · January 5, 1995

Rhoda Baer: Singular Shooter ↗

A profile of photographer Rhoda Baer and her collaboration with Richard Bradley at Regardie’s.

The Washington Post · January 25, 1994

Regardie’s Rides Again, With a Tighter Rein ↗

A report on the relaunch of Regardie’s magazine.