Run a sham editorial, somewhat brazen (9)
I believe the answer is:
unashamed
'brazen' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
'run a sham editorial somewhat' is the wordplay.
'somewhat' indicates a hidden word.
'UNASHAMED' is hidden within 'run a sham editorial'.
(Other definitions for unashamed that I've seen before include "not apologetic" , "Blatant" , "Brazen" , "Not embarrassed" , "Unabashed" .)