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Recommended by 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

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

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

re:frame

By Derek Beres

Reporting on health, science, and media

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

Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter

I write about 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

By Simon Owens's Tech and Media Newsletter

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