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Sridhar Pappu tells the Hartford Courant about his interview with Jayson Blair - the interview where Blair admits laughing at the Times mea culpa. Pappu got the interview by leaving messages at Blair's apartment; it's interesting that Blair, so far, has agreed to speak to only young writers, like Pappu and Newsweek's Seth Mnookin. Perhaps Blair's advisers realize that younger writers might have more empathy than older veterans.
More about Sridhar Pappu, the new second best thing about the Observer, now that it seems Jason Gay is leaving. (In the number one position is and always will be Andrew Sarris...maybe Gothamist should retire Sarris to "Lifetime Best Thing About the Observer" and give the number one to Pappu.)
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i would vote for landon thomas jr., though he has moved on to new york magazine, and now the new york times. however, in my opinion, the times hasn't been taking very good advantage of his gifts. perhaps they have other things on their mind.
I think it's harder for reporters to break out. If you're a critic or writing for the Post or Observer where your personality can seep into the piece, it's easier to develop a relationship with the reader. A Times reporter I like now is Jennifer Steinhauer - her coverage of the mayor is so gossipy and fun.
Overall, the Observer is great. I love Frank DiGiacomo, too.