Topic: Press Photo

A photograph by Mads Nissen depicting an intimate moment between a gay couple in St. Petersburg won the 2014 World Press Photo of the Year. The hosts discuss this in the context of ongoing Western media narratives regarding homophobia in Russia. They question the severity of the crackdown if such photography and subjects remain active in the country.

Nancy Pelosi's office released a photo of the Democratic Women of Congress that was later revealed to be photoshopped to include members who were absent. When questioned by a journalist, Pelosi defended the image as an "accurate historical record," citing the freezing weather as the reason for the digital manipulation.

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney announced a ban on video cameras during specific debt negotiations, opting for a "still photo spray" instead. The hosts describe Carney's interaction with the press corps as insulting and patronizing after reporters shouted questions at the President. The segment notes the difficulty of archiving these interactions due to the streaming format on the official White House website.

A professional photo shoot was conducted at the command center to promote No Agenda t-shirts, featuring Adam's roommate as a model. The hosts discuss the quality of Cafe Press merchandise and the technical setup involving professional lighting and a Nikon camera. A humorous conflict is recounted regarding wasabi stains left on a keyboard after the crew ate sushi paid for by donor David Bailey.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs dismissed reports in the British media regarding graphic sexual abuse in withheld torture photos, comparing the UK press to sports tabloids. The comments were viewed as a significant diplomatic insult to the British journalistic community.