The media's understanding of its role

(updated below - Update II)

Over the weekend, NPR's Brooke Gladstone conducted quite a good interview with CNN Senior White House Correspondent Ed Henry concerning Henry's defense of frivolous fraternization between some in the White House press corps and the politicians they cover.  It was Henry who not only attended the Biden "beach party" but then giddily reveled in the experience afterward.  The whole interview is only 4 minutes long but well worth listening to (the...