The Press Box Headline Catch-Up: Colbert Is Canceled, NPR and PBS Are Defunded and FS1's Barstool Shake-Up. Plus, 25 for 25: NYT's David Marchese on the Future of Interviewing
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Jul 21, 2025 
David Marchese, an interviewer for The New York Times known for his in-depth conversations, joins the discussion about the recent cancellation of Stephen Colbert's late-night show and the implications of defunding NPR and PBS. They delve into a revealing scoop about Trump and Epstein, and FS1's surprising changes involving Barstool Sports. Marchese also shares fascinating insights into the art of interviewing, revealing how podcasts have transformed his approach and recounting memorable interactions with celebrities like Norm Macdonald and Nicolas Cage.
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Switching to Interviews by Chance
- David Marchese transitioned from editor to full-time interviewer by chance after successfully interviewing major figures.
- Editor-in-chief Adam Moss encouraged him to focus on interviews as his beat.
Transparency in Interview Format
- Interviews feel transparent and intimate as readers see both questions and answers directly.
- However, traditional profiles provide a different form of accountability through external fact checking.
Editing Interviews with Integrity
- Edit interview transcripts rigorously for clarity and coherence without changing meaning.
- Fact-checking must verify accuracy and remove untrue statements.
