Substacks recommended by Ben Cohen

Recommended by Ben Cohen

Authentic, common-sense straight talk about our politics and culture.

Jullie is one of the smartest political strategists around and Salty Politics is an essential read.

- Ben Cohen

I'm a stay-at-home ogre who writes about politics and family. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll leave angry and informed. Welcome to The Ogre Nation!

I hired Justin to write for me. Enough said.

- Ben Cohen

Thinker at the Gates

Non-hysterical thoughts and musings about current events, politics, sports, finance, culture, and using these to re-analyze the past and forecast the future.

Jeremy's newsletter is smart, thoughtful and full of fascinating insight.

- Ben Cohen

Jamie’s Substack

By Jamie Frevele

My personal Substack

I hired Jamie to write for me because she's that good!

- Ben Cohen

Writing from London

By Nick Cohen

Politics and culture from the UK and beyond by Nick Cohen

Sharp, lucid writing on the growing political tribalism on both the left and right. Nick is a top notch journalist.

- Ben Cohen

Oliver Willis Explains

Oliver Willis explains politics, the media, and the world

24sight News

By Tom LoBianco

24sight News is the independent news site covering the battle for American democracy, with clarity and original reporting throughout the country. By veteran reporter and Mike Pence biographer Tom LoBianco and friends.

Word Salad

By David Litt

Welcome to the only place where you can read someone's political opinions on the internet. I used to write speeches and jokes for Obama. Now I write books (including It's Only Drowning, out 6/24) and other things, including this free newsletter.

Thought provoking political essays from a truly gifted writer.

- Ben Cohen

The Hartmann Report

By Thom Hartmann

A Daily Newsletter of Renaissance Thinking about Progressive Politics, Economics, Science, and the Political News Issues of Our Day

Thom Hartmann is a powerhouse in progressive thought. An absolute must read for liberals everywhere.

- Ben Cohen

Persuasion

By Yascha Mounk

The community for those who believe that a free society is worth fighting for.

re:frame

By Derek Beres

Conspirituality in the modern world

Derek's newsletter is a must read for anyone concerned about the frightening rise of conspiracy theories in the Covid era. Fantastic reporting with blistering commentary and insight.

- Ben Cohen

Liminal News With Daniel Pinchbeck

I explore subjects ranging from the mystical and psychedelic to the political and mundane.

Daniel's writing is not only superb, but truly mind bending.

- Ben Cohen

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter

A newsletter about how publishers create, distribute, and monetize their digital content. This newsletter is free to subscribe to.