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The hosts analyze the proliferation of streaming news services, specifically focusing on NBC Now and its competition with MSNBC and CNN. They evaluate the production styles of various anchors including Tom Yamas, Hallie Jackson, and Katie Tur, noting that these streaming shows often provide more depth than traditional half-hour network broadcasts.
William Arkin, NBC Resignation and Perpetual War
Former military intelligence analyst William Arkin discussed his resignation from NBC News, citing the network's obsession with the "Donald Trump circus" and its failure to criticize perpetual warfare. Arkin argues that the mainstream media has become a custodian of national security policy rather than a critic. During an appearance on Democracy Now!, he also challenged Amy Goodman for her framing of border security issues.
