Jon Talton
@jtalton.bsky.social
Business Columnist at the Seattle Times, former Arizona Republic, Rocky Mountain News, Cincinnati Enquirer, Dayton Daily News and Charlotte Observer. Instructor of theater at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Long ago EMT-paramedic.
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The really striking thing about the human development index is the domination of the rankings by European countries.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The really striking thing about the human development index is the domination of the rankings by European countries.
www.economist.com/graphic-deta...
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As it happens, I have experience with high-level government demands to stop an explosive, accurate story from running, and I also have experience with 60 Minutes spiking a story I was involved in, so I have thoughts about the travesty at CBS. If you want some journalism anecdotes, here are a lot:
Watching Bari Weiss Murder Investigative Journalism at CBS
Notes from someone who's withstood White House demands to stop an explosive story—and who once even had a 60 Minutes piece spiked
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December 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
As it happens, I have experience with high-level government demands to stop an explosive, accurate story from running, and I also have experience with 60 Minutes spiking a story I was involved in, so I have thoughts about the travesty at CBS. If you want some journalism anecdotes, here are a lot:
Should have kept and modernized it:
#OnThisDay in 1919, Tacoma Municipal Railway streetcar service began. historylink.org/File/5083
January 3, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Should have kept and modernized it:
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#OnThisDay in 1949, a Seattle Air Charter passenger plane crashed upon takeoff from Boeing Field, killing 14. historylink.org/File/3700
January 2, 2026 at 7:47 PM
#OnThisDay in 1949, a Seattle Air Charter passenger plane crashed upon takeoff from Boeing Field, killing 14. historylink.org/File/3700
But today, no modern First Avenue streetcar:
#OnThisDay in 1896, the Good Highways Convention met in Seattle to promote better roads. historylink.org/File/7086
December 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
But today, no modern First Avenue streetcar:
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#OnThisDay in 1899, the City of Seattle purchased Woodland Park. historylink.org/File/3529
December 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#OnThisDay in 1899, the City of Seattle purchased Woodland Park. historylink.org/File/3529
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#OnThisDay in 1903, Whatcom and Fairhaven merged to form Bellingham. historylink.org/File/5431
December 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#OnThisDay in 1903, Whatcom and Fairhaven merged to form Bellingham. historylink.org/File/5431
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#OnThisDay in 1907, Seattle's Moore Theatre opened. historylink.org/File/3851
December 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#OnThisDay in 1907, Seattle's Moore Theatre opened. historylink.org/File/3851
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What a disgrace. Volodymyr Zelensky is a heroic defender of democracy. The Trump regime is a poisonous blight on our nation’s history.
Zelensky lands in Miami. Not a single US official is on hand to greet him. In the language of diplomacy this send an unequivocal message of coldness and hostility. Compare it with the lavish pomp and red carpet shown to Putin when he landed in Alaska a few weeks ago.
December 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
What a disgrace. Volodymyr Zelensky is a heroic defender of democracy. The Trump regime is a poisonous blight on our nation’s history.
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Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn
December 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn
I’m writing a novel about my time as a paramedic called “Unknown Trouble.” Now, if only I can find a publisher!
December 23, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I’m writing a novel about my time as a paramedic called “Unknown Trouble.” Now, if only I can find a publisher!
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U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
December 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
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“The National Center for Atmospheric Research is toast,
It’s payback which the ‘king’ will loudly boast,
He hates climate science,
It’s not part of his alliance,
The environment is his personal whipping post.”
Limerick Project Day 333
It’s payback which the ‘king’ will loudly boast,
He hates climate science,
It’s not part of his alliance,
The environment is his personal whipping post.”
Limerick Project Day 333
December 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
“The National Center for Atmospheric Research is toast,
It’s payback which the ‘king’ will loudly boast,
He hates climate science,
It’s not part of his alliance,
The environment is his personal whipping post.”
Limerick Project Day 333
It’s payback which the ‘king’ will loudly boast,
He hates climate science,
It’s not part of his alliance,
The environment is his personal whipping post.”
Limerick Project Day 333
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One year ago today, the Washington State Department of Agriculture announced the eradication of the invasive Northern Giant Hornet. www.historylink.org/File/21035
December 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
One year ago today, the Washington State Department of Agriculture announced the eradication of the invasive Northern Giant Hornet. www.historylink.org/File/21035
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"Mr. President, your boasts about the economy being the greatest ever aren't going over well. People, including some of your own supporters, think you are out of touch."
"Really?"
"Really"
"I know what: Let's do a primetime broadcast. This time they'll get the message."
"Really?"
"Really"
"I know what: Let's do a primetime broadcast. This time they'll get the message."
December 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM
"Mr. President, your boasts about the economy being the greatest ever aren't going over well. People, including some of your own supporters, think you are out of touch."
"Really?"
"Really"
"I know what: Let's do a primetime broadcast. This time they'll get the message."
"Really?"
"Really"
"I know what: Let's do a primetime broadcast. This time they'll get the message."
I saw more people in downtown Seattle today than I’ve seen in years.
December 14, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I saw more people in downtown Seattle today than I’ve seen in years.
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#OnThisDay in 1930, Seattle's Denny Regrade was completed, 32 years after work began. historylink.org/File/711
December 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#OnThisDay in 1930, Seattle's Denny Regrade was completed, 32 years after work began. historylink.org/File/711
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#OnThisDay in 1946, a Curtis Commando R5C transport plane crashed into Mount Rainier, killing 32 U.S. Marines. historylink.org/File/7820
December 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#OnThisDay in 1946, a Curtis Commando R5C transport plane crashed into Mount Rainier, killing 32 U.S. Marines. historylink.org/File/7820
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#OnThisDay in 2004, a special state historical court cleared Nisqually Chief Leschi (1808-1858) of murder charges. historylink.org/File/7257
December 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
#OnThisDay in 2004, a special state historical court cleared Nisqually Chief Leschi (1808-1858) of murder charges. historylink.org/File/7257
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Nine years ago today, the Seattle Sounders completed a dramatic come-from-behind season by beating Toronto FC to win their first Major League Soccer championship. historylink.org/File/20303
December 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Nine years ago today, the Seattle Sounders completed a dramatic come-from-behind season by beating Toronto FC to win their first Major League Soccer championship. historylink.org/File/20303
Likely the last deployment of the legendary USS Nimitz. Home port Naval Base Kitsap, Washington
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USS Nimitz to return to homeport at Naval Base Kitsap on Dec. 16
The Nimitz is returning from a nine-month deployment — what the Navy has said is likely the last of its 50 years in service.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Likely the last deployment of the legendary USS Nimitz. Home port Naval Base Kitsap, Washington
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