Topic: London Times

A joint op-ed by President Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron in the London Times is scrutinized for its phrasing, specifically the reference to "countries like Britain and America." The hosts point out the technical inaccuracy of calling the U.S. "America" and the U.K. "Britain," suggesting the piece was written by a PR agency. A clip of Joe Biden referring to the "nation of Africa" is also played.

The Sunday Times features major stories on the soaring cost of education and the "generation hobbled by college debt." Other headlines include the decline of U.S. influence in Iraq and the controversial placement of missiles on London rooftops for Olympic security. The hosts note the lack of substantive political news in the "below the fold" sections of the paper.

Speculation arises regarding The Times of London and its aggressive reporting on sensitive topics, including claims that the British Crown or intelligence agencies may have been involved in the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. The hosts suggest an interagency war may be occurring between MI5 and the CIA, with both agencies potentially planting stories in the British media. Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown's previous accusations against the Murdoch empire regarding the leak of his medical records are cited as evidence of this ongoing friction.

Media outlets in the UK and Seattle are issuing dire warnings about overdue earthquakes and tsunamis. The British Geological Survey warns of a fracture beneath the English Channel, while the Seattle Times reports on the region's lack of preparation. The hosts suggest these reports are designed to keep the public in a state of fear.

Adam Curry addresses a previous prediction regarding foxes attacking humans after a fox stole his daughter's shoe. Recent reports from the BBC and the Times of London confirm that twin nine-month-old girls in the United Kingdom were injured in a suspected fox attack after the animal entered through an open window. The hosts compare this "hit" to their previous prediction of Brett Michaels winning Celebrity Apprentice.

The hosts analyze the different "personalities" and agendas of major British newspapers, including The Times, The Telegraph, and The Independent. Dvorak expresses a preference for the writing style of the Independent, while Curry argues that the Financial Times is the only publication providing objective facts. They contrast these with tabloids like the Daily Mirror and The Sun, which focus on celebrity gossip and sensationalism.

The hosts debate the incentives behind global terrorism and the cyclical nature of war. Dvorak references an article from the London Times by a professor of war studies explaining the historical "hit-and-run" methodology of Arab warfare dating back to the 1400s. Curry expresses frustration with the human cost of these cycles, questioning whether Americans should be proud of a government that represents them through military force in places like Afghanistan and Iraq.