Substacks recommended by Darren Samuelsohn

Recommended by Darren Samuelsohn

Business is great, until somebody blows it. This is a newsletter about the biggest missteps 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. Compelling human stories that illustrate what’s happening during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and elsewhere on the frontlines for democracy. Issues twice 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

Chris Cillizza's wit and wisdom on politics -- and a whole lot else too.

Popculturology

By Bill Kuchman

A newsletter about pop culture from Bill Kuchman.

In the Pink

By Eileen Smith

Political satire and irreverent commentary

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!