Most magazines have become wallpaper, they're all the same, all the same celebrities. It's really an abysmal time in American journalism right now. But occasionally one story or two will pop out. David Talbot abysmalamericancelebrity Change image and share on social
I don't think we would still be here if we hadn't gone public. David Talbot public Change image and share on social
It's like a cast of actors; you're all working together closely under pressure to produce something everyday. And when we put up an issue, it's like the curtains opening on a new play. I really like that daily sense of surprise. David Talbot actorcastclosely share on social
The entire American media apparatus bought into the drug war - which is an enormously damaging and costly undertaking for this country - and there wasn't enough critical reporting about it and that's why it's gotten out of hand. David Talbot americanapparatusbuy share on social
Other than that one year, Salon has been very cautious about the way it spends money. For instance, since last year, we've had virtually no marketing budget. It's just word of mouth. And our circulation continues to grow that way by breaking news stories. David Talbot breakbudgetcautious share on social
I think we're really getting it right the last few months and hopefully we'll get better and better at it. David Talbot monthwill Change image and share on social
I came at age in the '60s, and initially my hopes and dreams were invested in politics and the movements of the time - the anti-war movement, the civil rights movement. I worked on Bobby Kennedy's campaign for president as a teenager in California and the night he was killed. David Talbot 60sageanti share on social
I have no regrets about launching Salon. For the life of me, I can't imagine doing anything else. David Talbot imaginelaunchlife Change image and share on social
I don't think Fox News or Rush Limbaugh need Clinton it turns out. I think there's a hunger out there for - whether it's on the left or right - a more lively and provocative type of political journalism. I think Salon and Fox on the other side have both benefited from that. David Talbot benefitclintonfox share on social
The entire economy, of course, is locked in a down cycle right now. Last time we weathered this was during another Bush presidency in '90. We were locked in it for a year and a half and everyone came out of it. David Talbot bushcycleeconomy share on social