David Talbot out, Joan Walsh in at Salon. David S. Hirshman chats with the new editor-in-chief. "David created a culture that was an absolute meritocracy," says Walsh. What does she see as its vision for hte future? Some buzzwords: redesign, diversity and the soul of the Democratic party.

Joan Walsh flashback: her interview with Chris Matthews, and some hubbub about it afterwards. Things might get spicy in 2008.