![]() Tom, however, continues to believe that enriched media including Zoe Barnes are just fads that will not sustain The Herald. She was relying on the young journalist’s sudden rise to fame to counter The Herald’s financial losses. Tilden finds Zoe an asset to the failing newspaper. Moreover, she clarifies the need to pander to an employee’s desires especially to one that can offer something he cannot provide. ![]() Tom argues that he is unable to work with a journalist he cannot control, but Mrs. She is more concerned at Tom’s decision of allowing Zoe to leave The Herald than his behavior towards her. Tilden speaks with him privately to discuss the incident that led to his predicament. Tom Hammerschmidt finds himself in a meeting with Margaret Tilden and The Herald’s legal team to confirm Zoe Barnes’ claim of his use of a derogatory term against her. He informs his wife of the benefits of having a journalist to serve as their mouthpiece as needed and declares his control over his pawn removing any doubt about the young woman’s manageability. Francis arrives home from his tryst with the young journalist and deliberates it with his wife as though they were discussing a recent purchase of a car. Zoe apprises Frank of the merits of Slugline particularly the progressive work environment she believes will afford her the freedom and exposure The Washington Herald failed to provide. Francis Underwood advises that she remain as a print journalist and becomes interested in the budding political news magazine that is the rival of Politico, Slugline. House of Cards Chapter 5 Recap: News of Zoe Barnes resignation from The Washington Herald reaches media companies such as CBS and MSNBC with job offers for her to become a news correspondent. Meanwhile, Zoe Barnes receives numerous job offers from media companies, but upon Francis’ direction ends up accepting a job at the political news magazine, Slugline. ![]() ![]() Hearing of Francis’ hand in the withdrawal of support from the NEA, Marty goes after Claire Underwood’s fundraiser event. Episode Summary: Marty Spinella threatens to hold a teachers’ strike after learning of Francis Underwood’s betrayal with the inclusion of the collective bargaining amendment in the Education Reform and Achievement Act.
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