They refer to just that in the video
In the video, the discussion regarding the changes in the
New York Times standards and editorial staff occurs around the
[19:58] mark.
During this segment, guest Matti Friedman and host Dan Senor explore how controversial claims get published. They explicitly discuss the shift in newsroom dynamics over the last 10 to 20 years, noting that the "adults in the room" have largely left. Specifically, they highlight the forced firing of the former
New York Times opinion editor,
James Bennett, following a staff uprising over a conservative op-ed. They argue that this event marked a structural shift, replacing traditional journalistic vetting with more activist-driven editorial standards
[20:38].