Former LA Times Editor James O'Shea on Wall Street and Journalism

On this edition of Benzinga Attention I speak with James O'Shea, former managing editor of the

and author of the new book

, to get an inside perspective on the involvement of Wall Street in the newspaper industry.

tells the story of the

acquisition by the massive media conglomerate Tribune Co. in 2000 and the deal's repercussions. O'Shea, as seasoned as journalists come, presents a fascinating narrative on newspapers as businesses and the changing role of journalists in the 21st century. Download the full podcast below and be sure to check out

, released today at literature outlets everywhere.