Gil Duran on Muck Rack

Gil Duran

California
As seen in: FrameLab, Apple Podcasts, MSN, The New York Times, MSN UK, The Guardian, Yahoo News, Stuff.co.nz, Substack, Flipboard, The Denver Post and
California journalist. Ida Tarbell stan. Currently writing a book: “The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and The War on Democracy” (Avid Reader)
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. I own a 1960 Olivetti and type all my columns on it. (Just kidding)

How is social media changing news?

It is brain poison, but often informative

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Hunter S. Thompson

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Via Email

Why did you become a journalist?

Newspapers changed my life

When's the best time to pitch you?

Far in advance

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

At a book
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