"(Mr. Baquet and Mr. Kahn, I should note here, are my boss’s boss’s boss and my boss’s boss, respectively, and my writing about The Times while on its payroll b

"(Mr. Baquet and Mr. Kahn, I should note here, are my boss’s boss’s boss and my boss’s boss, respectively, and my writing about The Times while on its payroll brings with it all sorts of potential conflicts of interest and is generally a bit of a nightmare.)" A telling quote from the article. Imagine being given this assignment. A writer would need to research this and report on it with utmost care and delicacy. Being firm enough in your findings to report the truth, but doing so in a way that doesn't burn the place to the ground. Interesting balancing act.