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Concurrent

by afra

Afra dissects the tangled worlds of technology, China, and Silicon Valley, exploring the US-China AI rivalry, deep contextual translation, and AI's societal impact.

In Retrospect with Frederick Joseph

by Frederick Joseph

Frederick Joseph reflects on culture, politics, and personal experience, exploring how they shape the self and the world. Seeking clarity.

PINK THREADS by Elisabeth Griffith

by PINK THREADS

PINK THREADS by Elisabeth Griffith fosters a community where readers can engage and discuss shared interests within the comments section.

Learn Something New Today

by Anthony M, Public Historian

Public Historian Anthony M's newsletter, Learn Something New Today, fosters a community for those eager to expand their knowledge on various subjects.

Jason Jorjani

by Jason Jorjani

A newsletter by Jason Jorjani.

as seen on

by Ochuko Akpovbovbo

as seen on by Ochuko Akpovbovbo provides insights into business, culture, and Gen Z trends, informed by group chat discussions.

Rough Transition | Gregory Warner | Substack

by Gregory Warner

Former NPR host Gregory Warner shares global stories of transition and change, offering tools to adapt, understand ourselves, and see the world differently.

Unfiltered & Fed | Anela Malik | Substack

by Anela Malik

Anela Malik's Unfiltered & Fed explores food, travel, and culture through honest stories, deep flavors, and culture-rich conversations.

The Black Studies Podcast

by The Black Studies Podcast

The Black Studies Podcast presents conversations engaging listeners in the past, present, and future of Black Studies, welcoming diverse guests.

Radar do Futuro Calouro | Substack

by Radar do Futuro Calouro

Radar do Futuro Calouro helps students prepare for ENEM and vestibulares, offering updates, study tips, and cultural insights to expand their knowledge.

Hot Tip | Alex Friedman | Substack

by Alex Friedman

Comedy writer Alex Friedman (Late Night with Seth Meyers) offers a witty weekly news + culture download, blending politics, pop culture, food, and lifestyle.

Layth’s Take

by Layth (@laythy29)

Layth’s Take by Layth offers in-depth analysis, key takeaways, and passionate commentary on Arsenal FC's matches.

Freedom Over Fascism

by Stephanie G Wilson, PhD

Dr. Stephanie G Wilson’s "Freedom Over Fascism" helps politically disengaged audiences understand and resist authoritarianism through values, history, and culture.

Atlas Press | Substack

by Atlas Press

Atlas Press bridges Western Civilization's historical wisdom, from art to philosophy, with today's world to re-invigorate minds and provide useful knowledge.

Mixed Borders with Mira Kamdar | Substack

by Mira Kamdar

Award-winning Paris-based author Mira Kamdar explores global collisions and diverse identities, blending personal narrative with sharp analysis and a celebration of hybridity.

Rekto Verso | Substack

by Rekto Verso

Rekto propose un condensé d'actualité quotidien et des découvertes culturelles hebdomadaires, décryptant les enjeux business et financiers.

nss magazine | Substack

by nss magazine

nss magazine covers streetwear, fashion, art, and pop culture with weekly trend features, essential news, and monthly columns by prominent voices.

Artlust

by artlust

Explore arts and history through the lens of art history to understand society and culture. By artlust.

One Mic Black History

by Michael Motley

Uncover the Black stories that shaped American history and point the way toward our future with Michael Motley's One Mic Black History.

Odds and Ends of History

by James O'Malley

James O’Malley's Odds and Ends of History breaks down big ideas across politics, policy, and social commentary, helping readers think more clearly and critically.

To a Green Thought

by Garth Greenwell

Garth Greenwell offers meticulous criticism and personal essays on music, art, film, and books, acting as a workshop for ideas and insights.

👁️😮🔮 Futur(s) | Noemie Aubron | Substack

by Noemie Aubron

Noémie Aubron crafts weekly fictional narratives exploring contemporary paradoxes, weak signals, and emerging trends to inspire action and foresight.

Vintage Cafe | Nenad Georgievski | Substack

by Nenad Georgievski

Nenad Georgievski's Vintage Cafe offers deep cultural analysis of music, film, art, and travel, uncovering overlooked gems with human curation, not algorithms.

Reboot The Renaissance: Medici iOS Settings | Zeitgeist Media Artisans | Substack

by Zeitgeist Media Artisans

Reboot The Renaissance fuses Renaissance swagger with digital age insight, reprogramming cultural principles. It offers a humanistic take on AI Age policies.

Grump & Son

by Koll Power

Boomer dad & Millennial son bridge political divides, grappling with daily events to find common ground on modern America.

Disability, Chronic Illness, & Culture

by Rebecca Upton

Cultural analysis on disability & chronic illness from Rebecca Upton, a Disability Studies student with lived experience.

The Spirit Moves

by Justine Strand de Oliveira

Justine Strand de Oliveira delivers deeply researched, sassy takes on culture, food, health, and politics, with a focus on Portugal, Brazil, and America.

Peak Notions with Laura Kennedy | Substack

by Laura Kennedy

Laura Kennedy's Peak Notions offers a guide to navigating cultural chaos and digital confusion, using humor and critical insight to explore societal dynamics and beliefs.

ThinkingWest | Substack

by ThinkingWest

ThinkingWest applies Western civilization's core ideas to modern life. It explores figures from Machiavelli to Charlemagne, renewing confidence in its heritage.

TRAILER PARK GIRL EATS WORLD | Substack

by Trailer Park Girl Eats World

Writer Ash Ambirge (Trailer Park Girl Eats World) explores food, culture, and class, revealing how we signal identity and belonging through taste.

NomoFomo Insights | Substack

by NomoFomo

NomoFomo Insights by Nicklas Hermansson sifts thousands of sources for fascinating, future-shaping news and trends, curing doomscrolling.

Arts & Letters Daily | Substack

by Arts & Letters Daily

Arts & Letters Daily curates 20,000+ articles, reviews, and essays on art and ideas since 1998. Described by its founder as a "reading list — with attitude."

Stroncature | Substack

by Stroncature

Stroncature offers deep, systemic analysis of complex global issues, connecting academic research with business and civil society to combat oversimplification.

The Nelson George Mixtape

by Nelson George

The Nelson George Mixtape by Nelson George offers curated insights into Black music, culture, and America.

Nutmeg FC | Substack

by Nutmeg

Nutmeg FC delivers brilliant, unique football writing from Scotland, featuring top journalists like Daniel Gray, Stephen McGowan, and Nick Harris, alongside guest writers, covering match reports, investigations, data analysis, and more.

The Coop Scoop by Marc Cooper

by The Coop Scoop

Marc Cooper, award-winning journalist & retired professor, delivers a biting, contrarian view on American politics & culture.

Athenaum Kitap Kulübü | Pelin Dilara Colak | Substack

by Pelin Dilara Colak

Pelin Dilara Colak's Athenaum is a digital book club, offering monthly curated readings, analyses, and online discussions on thought, art, and science.

Kainos | Alexander Beiner | Substack

by Alexander Beiner

Alexander Beiner's Kainos explores cultural sensemaking, philosophy, and alternative economics to help readers understand upheaval and imagine new futures.

The Politics of Dancing

by Annabel Ross

The Politics of Dancing by Annabel Ross explores the cultural significance and social dynamics of dance.

The Noösphere | Katie Jagielnicka | Substack

by Katie Jagielnicka

Katie Jagielnicka challenges dominant narratives around human nature and inequality, particularly gender and economic, grounding conversations in evidence.

The Cockade Column

by Heather Sheen

Heather Sheen's The Cockade Column provides a platform for readers to engage in community discussions on shared interests.

Chronicles | Vinnie Sperrazza | Substack

by Vinnie Sperrazza

Drummer and composer Vinnie Sperrazza's Chronicles features informative essays on jazz and jazz drummers, updates on his musical activities, and personal reflections.

Cultural Perspective | Way Yuhl | Substack

by Way Yuhl

Way Yuhl analyzes global events through culture, history, and long-term patterns, offering structured insights into "why it's happening" and what comes next.

Travels of Samwise

by Sam Dalrymple

Sam Dalrymple's weekly Travels of Samwise explores history and art. Covers South Asia, Roman Britain, Pre-Columbian Mexico, Colonial Burma & Medieval Turkey.

New Discourses

by New Discourses

New Discourses explores cultural topics, seeking objective truth amidst subjective interpretations to clarify complex discussions.

The Memory Hole

by TMH

Uncover forgotten or underappreciated news stories and events from the past with The Memory Hole by TMH.

BROADview | Lisa Selin Davis | Substack

by Lisa Selin Davis

Lisa Selin Davis tackles nuanced gender issues often censored by major news organizations, offering a "prismatic look" at complicated stories and sharing what's left unsaid.

CULTUREWORK

by culturework

CULTUREWORK explores messy pop culture situations, providing commentary and insights for readers who are in the know and seeking unique perspectives.

Roy Ben Tzvi's Newsletter | Roy Ben-Tzvi | Substack

by Roy Ben-Tzvi

Roy Ben-Tzvi's newsletter provides researched curation and original thinking, often controversial and occasionally insightful.

Vittles

Vittles explores food as economy, class, and political agency, publishing deep dives, polemics, and reported journalism from UK & India perspectives.