In this chapter, they discuss their differing perspectives on an opinion piece written by Tom Cotton for the New York Times. One person expresses concerns about Cotton's contradictory statements and how he was given different treatment in his various platforms. The other person defends the publication's decision and emphasizes the importance of opinion journalism and debate. They also mention the strong public response and polling related to the article.
Kara and Scott are back with you to discuss Oscar nominations, Jon Stewart’s return to The Daily Show, and Trump’s win in New Hampshire. Also, Netflix’s jump in subscribers, Tesla’s underwhelming earnings, and a Microsoft hits three trillion. Then they’re joined by Friend of Pivot, James Bennet, to discuss his recent essay, “When The New York Times Lost Its Way.”
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