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Shit You Should Care About makes news, politics, and pop culture accessible and enjoyable, cutting through jargon and misinformation with explainers.

Oldster Magazine

by Sari Botton

Editor Sari Botton's Oldster Magazine explores the universal experience of aging, de-stigmatizing it through essays, interviews, and intergenerational dialogue.

User Mag

by Taylor Lorenz

Taylor Lorenz's User Mag offers critical analysis of internet culture, the creator economy, and how people use tech. It covers online power dynamics and emerging trends.

Burnt Toast

by Virginia Sole-Smith

Virginia Sole-Smith's anti-diet, fat-positive Burnt Toast champions body liberation, challenging diet culture and anti-fat bias, especially for parents.

Scarlet Ink

by Dave Anderson

Former Amazon Technology Director Dave Anderson offers an inside view into Big Tech leadership, career growth, and interviewing skills, leveraging 12+ years of experience.

Read Max

by Max Read

Max Read's twice-weekly newsletter provides an idiosyncratic and funny guide to new ideas and trends in tech, politics, and culture.

After School

by Casey Lewis

Casey Lewis delivers daily trend analysis and insights into Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers, drawing on two decades of experience as a youth culture journalist.

Hmm That's Interesting

by Clara

Hmm That's Interesting by Clara delivers a twice-weekly, humorous take on culture, pop culture, and literature, seasoned with personal anecdotes.

Work3 - The Future of Work

by Matteo Cellini

Work3 is a weekly newsletter by Matteo Cellini and Andy Spence, offering insights on work trends, future-proofing strategies, and building a preferable future of work.

FLESH WORLD

by Jessica DeFino

Jessica DeFino's FLESH WORLD critiques the beauty industry's myths, marketing, and cultural impact from an un-bought, unhinged, and award-winning perspective.

Manager.dev

by Anton Zaides

Engineering Director Anton Zaides shares practical, no-BS advice for engineering managers. Learn from his 7 years of experience to build stronger teams.

Hot Takes

by Adam Singer

Adam Singer's Hot Takes: Sharp, analytical commentary on culture, media, and digital trends, exploring ideology and critical thinking.

Throughline

by Jill Filipovic

Jill Filipovic provides feminist analysis on human rights, women's health, US politics, and international affairs, connecting global and domestic issues.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends

by Caitlin Dewey

Caitlin Dewey's 'Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends' curates unexpected digital culture articles and sharp insights for those missing the old internet.

Liberty’s Highlights

by Liberty

Liberty curates interesting finds, essays, and interviews across diverse topics, from finance to serendipitous discoveries. A non-linear exploration aiming to expand your mind.

Deez Links

by Delia Cai

Delia Cai's Deez Links is a culture and online fixation report, offering witty takes and curated links to navigate media, art, and the absurdities of online life.

Hung Up

by Hunter Harris

Hunter Harris (Vulture, NY Mag) offers witty essays, celebrity profiles, and deep dives into pop culture obsessions we just can't shake off.

The Long Game

by Molly Knight

Journalist and author Molly Knight delivers deep dives, playful commentary, and community chats on MLB news, baseball culture, and the sport's quirks.

Original Football

by David Skilling

Industry insider David Skilling provides unique deep dives into football's business, culture, and global impact, covering everything from transfers to fan identity.

To Vegetables, With Love

by Hetty Lui McKinnon

Hetty Lui McKinnon, 'the salad lady,' shares her love for vegetables. Find third-culture recipes blending Cantonese and Western flavors, exploring heritage and identity via food.

Secret Society

by John Hodgman

Join John Hodgman's Secret Society newsletter, where he shares unique insights, secrets, and humorous truths. Paid members unlock exclusive words, sounds, and pictures.

@jasmine’s substack

by Jasmine Sun

Jasmine Sun explores AI and Silicon Valley culture, blending anthropology and journalism to reveal why technologists build and how frontier tech impacts society.

An Irritable Métis

by Chris La Tray

Montana Poet Laureate Chris La Tray, a Métis storyteller, shares irritable, meandering thoughts on Indigenous issues, white supremacy, capitalism, and the world, often with poetry.

Gossip Time

by Allie Jones

Allie Jones delivers a weekly guide to the stars, covering the latest in celebrity news and gossip from the entertainment world.

Are You Mad At Me?

by Lane Moore

Lane Moore, award-winning author and humorist, delivers empathetic advice on relationships, mental health, and life's struggles, spiced with pop culture analysis.

Saratonin

by Sara Benincasa

Author Sara Benincasa shares funny, smart, and weird original writing and recommendations, co-edited by a powerful elderly cat. Covers creativity, mental health, and humor.

Wes Kao's Newsletter

by Wes Kao

Wes Kao, co-founder of Maven and altMBA, offers honest insights and practical advice for tech leaders, covering communication, rigorous thinking, and judgment.

Bad Brain

by Ashley Reese

Ashley Reese's Bad Brain: An authentic, unapologetic exploration of life, death, pop culture, and the internet, ranging from grief to smutty fanfiction.

Software Lead Weekly

by Oren Ellenbogen

Weekly insights by Oren Ellenbogen for software leads and managers, covering people, culture, leadership, and management in tech.

lcamtuf’s thing

by lcamtuf

lcamtuf delivers well-researched, clickbait-free articles for the inner geek, covering diverse topics like circuit theory, wacky math, and tree felling.

You've Got Lipstick on Your Chin

by Arabelle Sicardi

Arabelle Sicardi explores the power of beauty, questioning its promises & lies. She links it to anti-fascism, finance, and the pursuit of freedom.

8Ball

by Sean Monahan

8Ball by Sean Monahan offers speculative analysis on culture, trends, and tech. Expect future predictions, societal critiques, and media insights.

Seth's Blog

by Seth Godin

Seth Godin's blog offers actionable insights on marketing, business strategy, customer relationships, and critical thinking for modern professionals.

Really Very Human | Dan Sheehan | Substack

by Dan Sheehan

Dan Sheehan, from NOT A WOLF and The Onion, delivers accessible, very human long-form writing on culture, technology, and the modern world.

Amphetamine Sulphate | Substack

by Philip Best

Independent publisher Philip Best shares new writing fortnightly, exploring true crime, bootleg recordings, Zirkus Krone history, and experimental art.

What I'm Reading

by Phil Lewis

Phil Lewis's "What I'm Reading" newsletter aims to provide readers with new insights through direct, straight-to-the-point interviews and stories.

Comics 'n' stuff

by Sam Hardacre

Explore comics and various cultural topics with Sam Hardacre's Comics 'n' stuff. Dive into general discussions on culture.

Anchor Baby | Rosemary Mac Cabe | Substack

by Rosemary Mac Cabe

Rosemary Mac Cabe's bi-weekly Anchor Baby features candid private thoughts, opinion pieces, and writing on motherhood, politics, and relationships.

Zeitgeist | Philippe Corbé | Substack

by Philippe Corbé

Philippe Corbé raconte les histoires d'Amérique, de Trump à Taylor Swift, pour comprendre cette nouvelle ère.

Untitled Thought Project | Catherine Lacey | Substack

by Catherine Lacey

Novelist Catherine Lacey shares reflections on being a reader, writer, and person, offering a book club, essays on fiction writing, and quirky 144-word posts.

passerby | Substack

by passerby

Clémence Polès Farhang's `passerby` archives women globally since 2015 via intimate photography and interviews, revealing honest stories of womanhood often overlooked.

Beep Beep Coming Through by Timothy Winchester | Substack

by Timothy Winchester

Webcomic artist Timothy Winchester shares creative projects, fun cultural finds, and uses this newsletter for unique experiments like conceptual candle reviews.

The Best of Journalism | Conor Friedersdorf | Substack

by Conor Friedersdorf

Conor Friedersdorf curates The Best of Journalism, a weekly newsletter of exceptional nonfiction. It informs readers, amplifies writers, and pops filter bubbles.

Vale Tutto - di Selvaggia Lucarelli | Substack

by Selvaggia Lucarelli

Investigative journalist Selvaggia Lucarelli's Vale Tutto offers exclusive articles, original documentaries, travel guides, and witty takes on influencer culture.

The Grudge Report | Bess Kalb | Substack

by Bess Kalb

Bestselling author and TV comedy writer Bess Kalb shares unfiltered opinions and comedic takes on weekly news and social issues, fostering a welcoming community.

Running Sucks | Raziq Rauf | Substack

by Raziq Rauf

USATF running coach Raz Rauf, a former music journalist, shares weekly interviews with fascinating runners and personal insights into the sport's highs and lows.

THE WESTONBERRY TIMES: Small Town. Big Feelings. Deep Roots. | Jhéanell • Westonberry Times | Substack

by Jhéanell • Westonberry Times

Jhéanell Westonberry's THE WESTONBERRY TIMES explores romance in fictional Roena County. Her stories blend Southern charm and Caribbean flavor, centering Black women finding love, rest, and healing in community.

Escriba Cafe | Christian Gurtner | Substack

by Christian Gurtner

Christian Gurtner's Escriba Cafe is Brazil's oldest history podcast. It delves into history, humanity, and the universe, offering exclusive content and a vibrant community.

Hangover Thrills | rhianna ˖ . ݁𝜗𝜚. ݁₊ | Substack

by rhianna ˖ . ݁𝜗𝜚. ݁₊

Rhianna DiGiaimo's Hangover Thrills is a love letter to Los Angeles, exploring its dreamy contradictions, messy romances, and glamorous detours.

Finite Jest

by Andrea Petkovic

Andrea Petkovic pens 'Finite Jest', an independent newsletter fostering a community of readers eager to engage with shared interests and discussions.