It’s a joke-laden show this week, but they are not all winners. Comedian and host of the Science Channel’s Future of:, Baratunde Thurston, is on and adds a lot of energy to the mix. Twitter starts out the topics with the news that lists are being integrated into the service. It is not available to everyone yet, but all accounts should have the new feature soon.

Google is going into “offensive mode” with a round of hirings and acquisitions on the way. The guys discuss the use of peer bandwidth which essentially allows Google access to free data transfer. With the release of Windows 7 happening this week, it gets some discussion. Leo is still excited about his Windows 7 party and talks about the part pack again here. The Sidekick situation has almost been resolved, but the group gets some more jabs in.

The biggest topic this week is journalism ethics and how journalists should handle receiving free products, services and travel. Leo and Jim Louderback spearhead the argument that these things shouldn’t be accepted while John argues the other side. John states that this kind of code is often used by bigger publications in an attempt to corner coverage.

Twitter lists, Google ramps up, tech journalism ethics, Windows 7, TSA vs. mommy blogger, and more.

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