Topic: International New York Times

2 chapters across the catalog

Nice Fabric
Episode 724 39:45 - 44:12

724: Nice Fabric

ROKS Cheonan Sinking, Torpedo vs Mine Theories

Donald P. Gregg revisited the 2010 sinking of the South Korean ship ROKS Cheonan, challenging the official narrative that a North Korean miniature submarine fired a torpedo. Gregg points to Russian investigations suggesting the damage was more consistent with a sea mine. He notes the improbability of a North Korean sub successfully attacking a ship during a joint U.S.-South Korean naval exercise.

Episode 557 2:30:22 - 2:32:26

557: Kalemia

International New York Times, Branding and Global Identity

The *International Herald Tribune* has been rebranded as the *International New York Times* after 126 years. Adam Curry, acting as a "brand expert," questions the logic of replacing a prestigious international brand with a city-specific name. The hosts speculate that the change may be driven by internal corporate politics or a misunderstanding of global market identity.