Topic: International Tribunal

The hosts discuss how the CIA uses international newspapers like the Financial Times and the now-defunct International Herald Tribune to leak state department information. They share a "paywall buster" tip for accessing FT.com content. The segment concludes that the Russia-Ukraine tension will likely result in a Biden "victory lap" once a pre-arranged de-escalation occurs.

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.

The discussion shifts to the European economic crisis, specifically the opening of a new International Financial Tribunal in The Hague by Dutch Finance Minister Jan Kees de Jager. This court is intended to mediate disputes regarding complex financial products and derivatives. Meanwhile, in Athens, general strikes and protests continue as the Greek government considers further austerity measures to secure a 130 billion euro rescue package.

Adam Curry reads a satirical "travel list" attributed to Dvorak that includes items like "shut down the meth lab." They then discuss the upcoming sentencing of Bernie Madoff, with Dvorak speculating that Madoff might be handed over to an international financial tribunal.

The potential closure of the Boston Globe serves as a starting point for a discussion on the declining relevance of traditional print media. The hosts observe that modern audiences prefer the engaging nature of television commentators or specific bloggers over traditional newspaper columnists. They also note the disconnect between international news cycles and the localized focus of American media.