This video report presents short clips of retired military leaders' TV appearances, followed by different perspectives from two media insiders. Your class can discuss what facts are known in this story. Has the Times uncovered a "smoking-gun" or is this justifiable business as usual? How much do we need to know about TV "experts." How do we decide when and whom to trust? Public broadcasters and the NewsHour interview experts on a regular basis: how do we handle it? Below are some links to NewsHour material and web resources that may facilitate further exploration. Additional Resources Pentagon Spokesman Discusses Pentagon-Press Relationship Experts Debate Planting News in the Iraqi Media