John Heilemann: Yes, Some of the Sony Emails Are News

The transcript discusses the Sony leaks, with legal actions taken by David Boies and ethical concerns raised by Aaron Sorkin. It debates the newsworthiness of leaked information, comparing it to other major leaks like WikiLeaks and Snowden. The discussion emphasizes the need to balance news value with privacy rights and ethical reporting.

What was David Boies' role in the Sony leaks situation?

• He was a hacker involved in the leaks.

• He was a journalist reporting on the leaks.

• He represented Sony and demanded destruction of stolen information.

• He wrote an Op Ed criticizing the leaks.

What is Aaron Sorkin's opinion on reporting the Sony leaks?

• He thinks it is a minor issue.

• He considers it morally treasonous.

• He believes it is a journalist's duty.

• He supports the leaks for transparency.

What is a key consideration before publishing leaked information according to the discussion?

• The potential profit from the information.

• The source of the leak.

• The news value versus privacy rights.

• The popularity of the leaked content.

How do the Sony leaks compare to other major leaks like WikiLeaks?

• They are not related to public interest.

• They are considered more important.

• They are equally important.

• They are seen as less significant.

What stance do newspapers take on reporting leaked emails?

• They refuse to report any leaked emails.

• They report only if the emails are from internal employees.

• They consider the public interest and newsworthiness.

• They report all leaked emails without consideration.