Substacks recommended by Darren Samuelsohn

Recommended by Darren Samuelsohn

Business is great, until somebody blows it. This is a newsletter about the biggest mistakes in business – from ethical lapses to gross miscalculations – by a long-time financial journalist who has seen it all.

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

A war correspondent's open notebook, reporting live from Kyiv. Human stories that illustrate what’s happening during the war in Ukraine, and elsewhere on the frontlines for democracy. Issues 3x a week!

Tim is an absolute pro and his dispatches from Ukraine are must-read if you're interested in the largest war in Europe since World War II.

- Darren Samuelsohn

So What

By Chris Cillizza

Donald Trump once called me "one of the dumber and least respected of the political pundits." So I got that going for me. I write about politics -- mostly -- with humor, transparency and authenticity. 2-3 posts a day.

Popculturology

By Bill Kuchman

A newsletter about pop culture from The Omnicosm.

In the Pink

By Eileen Smith

Political satire and irreverent commentary from a woman who once showed such promise.

Weekend Reading

By Michael Podhorzer

Michael Podhorzer on politics, economics, and democratic crises.

Poor Man's Feast

By Elissa Altman

The James Beard Award-winning narrative journal about the intersection of sustenance, nature, and the creative spirit (and sometimes, a recipe).

Too Close To Call

By David Catanese

Mostly politics. With a side of personal. Always #profound, pushing boundaries and perhaps problematic.

Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance

By Joyce Vance

Worried about the state of the republic? Get the legal knowledge & analysis you need to be an advocate for democracy, along with a dose of savvy optimism.

A Bat Signal favorite.

- Darren Samuelsohn

Story Club with George Saunders

A place to explore the way the short story works.

Trying to read everything on here.

- Darren Samuelsohn

The Reach Out

By Julie Fleming

How do comedians, journalists, authors, sports broadcasters, academics, podcasters, actors, astronauts, and political commentators keep active and fit? Find out!