Substacks recommended by Scott Bennett

Recommended by Scott Bennett

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

The Chris Hedges Report

By Chris Hedges

Covering US foreign policy, economic realities, and civil liberties in American society.

HollyWould

By Holly Solem

50,000 subscribers can't be wrong. Follow me into the abyss.

Holly is a brilliant writer and always has me in stitches.

- Scott Bennett

Beanie Copter Philosophy

By Larry Nocella is The Beanie Copter Philosopher

"Writing is thinking out loud... silently." - Larry Nocella. Join me as we try to navigate our crazy world with serious devotion to kindness and weirdness.

Caitlin’s Newsletter

By Caitlin Johnstone

Articles, poems, stories and thoughts by Caitlin Johnstone and Tim Foley. Everything published here will always remain free to read.

Asha’s Substack

By Asha Ransby-Sporn

I'm an organizer, campaigner & writer in Chicago. at the intersection of Black & left politics and movement.

Free Society

By The Peaceful Revolutionary

Thoughts On Freedom From Hierarchy

The Peaceful Revolutionary frequently astounds with its depth.

- Scott Bennett

Ahmed Baba News

Independent pro-democracy journalism, analysis, and commentary. Delivered to your inbox 2 to 4 times a week. Become a free or paid subscriber.

A Low Desire To Please with Jameela Jamil

A fuck it bucket of all the things I think and feel. (I have only one account, this one, any other account claiming to be me is a fake)

Jameela Jamil has a powerful voice and a quick wit. I'm charmed.

- Scott Bennett

The Watch

By Radley Balko

Reporting and commentary on civil liberties and the criminal justice system. Plus other stuff.

Rise of the Warrior Cop is one of my favorite books. When I found Radley Balko on Substack I followed instantly.

- Scott Bennett

Carmen’s Substack

By Carmen Broesder

Welcome to my corner of the storm — a space for revolution, reclamation, and raw truth. This is my personal Substack. While I may write about projects I’m involved in — like Unity Harbour or SkyStone Vale — the thoughts here are my own.

Never Not Nervous

By Brooke Barker

Do one thing a day that scares you, especially if everything scares you.

Brooke Barker is such a brilliant combination of sweet and hilarious. Her posts always bring a smile to my face.

- Scott Bennett

Preparing for the Coming Trump Depression

By Jan D. Weir

Exposing the unseen mechanisms for the upward transfer of wealth

Jan is my Canadian brother from another mother... our audiences have huge overlap for a reason

- Scott Bennett

Lee Fang

Investigations and observations about the public interest.

Lee Fang is always killing it.

- Scott Bennett

Seymour Hersh

It's worse than you think

How Things Work

By Hamilton Nolan

Labor, politics, and power.

I have been reading Hamilton Nolan's work since his Gawker days. He caught my attention with his passionate advocacy for the working class. He consistently knocks me out.

- Scott Bennett

Michael Ian Black

Better than a blog? I don't know. But I always hated the word "blog." If you'd like to subscribe, the orphans I support would love it.

I have liked Michael Ian Black since he was with The State on MTV. His Substack is a confessional that never fails to amuse.

- Scott Bennett

Normal Island News

By Laura

The UK's second most reliable news source after Gbeebies. Parody/satire x

Aidan Abroad

By Aidan JF via Substack

Aidan's Danish thoughts

Aidan always brings me the most unique, detailed snapshots of an American expatriate living in Copenhagen. I love reading his posts.

- Scott Bennett

Nathan Rabin's Bad Ideas

Movie Reviews, Stephen King, Autism in Entertainment, Joy of Positvity and Weird-Ass Side Quests

I have been reading Nathan Rabin's work since his days as Head Writer at AV Club. He is frequently hilarious, often insightful, and always entertaining. I love his voice.

- Scott Bennett

The Stoned Hermit’s Substack

By leys discuss

My personal Substack