Topic: Mark Thompson

The New York Times and the Obama administration have reportedly experienced a "falling out" after the administration bypassed the paper to give NSA leak information to The Guardian and The Washington Post. The hosts note that the Times has recently published more critical op-eds, including one from the grandfather of a teenager killed in a drone strike. They also mention the influence of new CEO Mark Thompson, formerly of the BBC.

Outgoing BBC Director-General Mark Thompson is moving to the New York Times, which the hosts find suspicious given his alleged ties to British intelligence. They also discuss Reuters claiming they were "hacked" to cover up editorial mistakes and mention the sale of legendary New York station WOR to Clear Channel.