"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"

This quote by David Talbot talks to the existing state of American journalism. He is expressing his disappointment in the lack of creativity and creativity in the bulk of magazines. He believes that many publications are filled with the same stories about the very same celebrities, making them absolutely nothing more than wallpaper. He is also indicating that the quality of journalism has actually declined, making it an "abysmal time" for the industry. However, he does recognize that there are still some stories that stand out from the rest and deserve reading. He is confident that these stories will continue to be published, despite the current state of journalism.