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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"No one's going to build a factory based on a tariff that's on on Monday, off on... Tuesday, the president's changed his mind by Wednesday, he gets hormonal by Thursday and someone says something nasty in the middle school cafeteria on Friday and they're back on again."
November 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
"No one's going to build a factory based on a tariff that's on on Monday, off on... Tuesday, the president's changed his mind by Wednesday, he gets hormonal by Thursday and someone says something nasty in the middle school cafeteria on Friday and they're back on again."
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Crony capitalism writ large. Putin had the Trump administration sussed out from the start. Great reporting by the WSJ.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Crony capitalism writ large. Putin had the Trump administration sussed out from the start. Great reporting by the WSJ.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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#OnThisDay in 1917, the Camp Lewis Library (Liberty Library) - – the first official military library - opened. historylink.org/File/11255
November 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#OnThisDay in 1917, the Camp Lewis Library (Liberty Library) - – the first official military library - opened. historylink.org/File/11255
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#OnThisDay in 1952, a U.S. Air Force C-54G Skymaster crashed in Tacoma, killing 37 people. historylink.org/File/8803
November 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
#OnThisDay in 1952, a U.S. Air Force C-54G Skymaster crashed in Tacoma, killing 37 people. historylink.org/File/8803
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#OnThisDay in 1968, a four-alarm fire broke out at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle. historylink.org/File/10043
November 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
#OnThisDay in 1968, a four-alarm fire broke out at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle. historylink.org/File/10043
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#OnThisDay in 1968, Seattle’s first Black Film Festival opened. historylink.org/File/1584
November 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
#OnThisDay in 1968, Seattle’s first Black Film Festival opened. historylink.org/File/1584
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Always worth remembering that Donald Trump is a reality tv star. Nothing boosts the ratings like an unexpected plot twist.
November 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Always worth remembering that Donald Trump is a reality tv star. Nothing boosts the ratings like an unexpected plot twist.
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"One constituent, a retired marketing executive named Susan, told him that she’s currently paying about $600 a month with ACA tax credits. Next year, that will jump to $2,120, a 250 percent increase." prospect.org/2025/11/21/a...
Panic Tears Through U.S. as Health Insurance Costs Spike - The American Prospect
The end of expanded subsidies for the Affordable Care Act exchanges means more people will go without health insurance.
prospect.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
"One constituent, a retired marketing executive named Susan, told him that she’s currently paying about $600 a month with ACA tax credits. Next year, that will jump to $2,120, a 250 percent increase." prospect.org/2025/11/21/a...
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This young man has it exactly right.
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This young man has it exactly right.
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An excellent column by my colleague Naomi Ishisaka:
Today's column: "You may not have heard of the Working Families Party, but of the five Seattle citywide candidates endorsed by them, at least four won their Nov. 4 general election races: Eddie Lin, Erika Evans, Dionne Foster and Alexis Mercedes Rinck."
The successful third party you may not have heard of
Eddie Lin, Erika Evans, Dionne Foster and Alexis Mercedes Rinck were among the candidates whose campaigns were boosted by the progressive Working Families Party.
www.seattletimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
An excellent column by my colleague Naomi Ishisaka:
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#OnThisDay in 1851, the Denny party landed at Alki Point. Members of the group later founded Seattle. historylink.org/File/5392
November 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#OnThisDay in 1851, the Denny party landed at Alki Point. Members of the group later founded Seattle. historylink.org/File/5392
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#OnThisDay in 1905, the Alki Point monument was dedicated. historylink.org/File/3917
November 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
#OnThisDay in 1905, the Alki Point monument was dedicated. historylink.org/File/3917
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#OnThisDay in 1951, Murray Morgan published Skid Road. historylink.org/File/3484
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#OnThisDay in 1951, Murray Morgan published Skid Road. historylink.org/File/3484
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#OnThisDay in 1951, Seattle began its year-long centennial celebration. historylink.org/File/3632
November 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#OnThisDay in 1951, Seattle began its year-long centennial celebration. historylink.org/File/3632
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#OnThisDay in 1963, the Seattle Repertory Theatre debuted with King Lear in the Seattle Playhouse. historylink.org/File/9211
November 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
#OnThisDay in 1963, the Seattle Repertory Theatre debuted with King Lear in the Seattle Playhouse. historylink.org/File/9211
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#OnThisDay in 1998, Congress funded the Northwest Straits Initiative to protect and restore marine ecosystems. historylink.org/File/22838
November 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
#OnThisDay in 1998, Congress funded the Northwest Straits Initiative to protect and restore marine ecosystems. historylink.org/File/22838
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#OnThisDay in 2007, Seattle got a Major League Soccer franchise that eventually resulted in Sounders FC. historylink.org/File/11031 @soundersfc.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
#OnThisDay in 2007, Seattle got a Major League Soccer franchise that eventually resulted in Sounders FC. historylink.org/File/11031 @soundersfc.com
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The Democrats lost the election because they weren't relatable to everyday Americans
Eric Trump: "You can send $500 million worth of bitcoin on a Sunday night at 11pm while having a glass of wine with your wife for virtually zero fees."
November 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The Democrats lost the election because they weren't relatable to everyday Americans
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If anyone is in Providence tomorrow and has a bit of spare time, I am doing a lunchtime book talk at Brown. Please come along.
November 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
If anyone is in Providence tomorrow and has a bit of spare time, I am doing a lunchtime book talk at Brown. Please come along.
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RIP Lenny Wilkens (1937-2025), who coached the Seattle SuperSonics to their only NBA championship. www.historylink.org/File/22706
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
RIP Lenny Wilkens (1937-2025), who coached the Seattle SuperSonics to their only NBA championship. www.historylink.org/File/22706
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#OnThisDay in 1869, Baker Boyer Bank opened in Walla Walla, and became the first banking institution in what would become the state of Washington. historylink.org/File/8333
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#OnThisDay in 1869, Baker Boyer Bank opened in Walla Walla, and became the first banking institution in what would become the state of Washington. historylink.org/File/8333
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#OnThisDay in 1918, future author Mary McCarthy and her siblings were orphaned when both parents died from the Spanish flu. historylink.org/File/8408
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#OnThisDay in 1918, future author Mary McCarthy and her siblings were orphaned when both parents died from the Spanish flu. historylink.org/File/8408