more kudos for Jourdan...

I know this has been said a lot. But she really does know her stuff. I liked Vinny B. as a beat writer but he was a little bit of a cheerleader. Jim Thomas was good for reporting 'facts' but that's about it.

While she takes a supportive and positive spin, she's analytical and insightful in ways most beat writers are not. The podcast with Rich Hammond really is a must listen (the latest one this week and overall). Great stuff this week on the restructurings, Blythe, Brockers, Floyd, etc.