Topic: Media Exclusion

Spotify is reportedly in talks to acquire Gimlet Media for approximately $200 million, signaling a shift toward platform exclusivity in podcasting. It is revealed that the No Agenda show received a similar offer from Spotify involving high numbers but requiring total exclusivity and the removal of the public RSS feed. The hosts express a preference for the "Value for Value" model over corporate acquisition.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg defended the exclusion of the press during the police sweep of Zuccotti Park, claiming it was for the protection of journalists' rights. This stance is contrasted with media access during international conflicts like the Egyptian revolution. The hosts argue that the "expiration date" on freedom of speech has been reached for the Occupy movement.