Substacks recommended by Andrew Fox

Recommended by Andrew Fox

Uncompromising analysis of Israeli life, identity, and conflict — from a trauma therapist turned investigative journalist.

Jonny Gould’s Jewish State

Jonny's podcast guests, what they’re saying and what Jonny's writing about them. Be first for episode reveals, announcements and news. And stay in touch. Drop him a line!

The Defense Memo

By General Yoav Gallant

Insights on defense, leadership, and global security - by General Yoav Gallant

I met General Gallant when he was Israeli Defence Minister. He is a deeply impressive strategic thinker.

- Andrew Fox

Max's Newsletter

By Max K

Political essays and analysis from a room full of elephants

The Judean People's Front

By Sally Prag

A caffeine-fuelled, mildly heretical newsletter delivering unhinged stories, unsolicited opinions, and fierce support for Jewish authors in the ongoing fight against antisemitism—one Substack post at a time.

State of Tel Aviv

By Vivian Bercovici

STLV is a weekly newsletter and podcast focusing on Israel, the Middle East, and Jewish life. Our analysis and reportage delve deeply into the complex realities of the war in Israel, politics, business, tech, innovation, and culture. 7000+ subscribers.

I am lucky that Vivian is a friend of mine. Joyous company, and her Substack and podcast gets some seriously impressive guests.

- Andrew Fox

Jake Wallis Simons

Columnist and broadcaster Jake Wallis Simons reflects on Israelophobia, geopolitics, liberal democracy and the state of the West

Insightful analysis from a gifted writer.

- Andrew Fox

Grumpy Combat Veteran

By Will Selber

We aim to bridge the civilian-military gap by explaining the legacy of the Global War on Terrorism.

OUTPOST

By Outpost Studios

Original documentaries & Podcasts including The Critic Show, Warzones, Outpost Politics and Footsteps in Utopia.

War, Peace, Torah

A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism.

Blacklisted

By Eve Barlow

The dangerous things I think out loud

Daniel Rubenstein

Israeli tour guide trying to teach people what questions to ask

Drew Pavlou's Iceberg Journal

My Substack is about world politics. I advocate liberalism and oppose totalitarianism

The Brink

Can the West pull back from the brink before it's too late? That is the question at the heart of The Brink, a brand new podcast presented by Jake Wallis Simons and Andrew Fox.

My new podcast with Jake Wallis Simons - coming September 2025

- Andrew Fox

The War Room

By Dr Robert Lyman MBE

Ideas and commentary on historical matters and subjects associated with modern international relations, sometimes associated with my writing, and sometimes not!

Hidden Japan

By Leon

Understand the Japanese Psyche with a local English speaker's perspective

Eylon Levy's Spokesletter

Former Spokesman for the State of Israel Head, Israeli Citizen Spokespersons' Office Host, Israel: State of a Nation Podcast

Off War

By SO3 Clausewitz

War is the extension of politics *with* an admixture of other means. Here are my musings on those other means.

Melanie Phillips

Melanie Phillips is a British journalist, author and broadcaster. Her work is essential for all who care about creating a more rational, fair and compassionate world. Follow her journey wherever the evidence leads.

Lee Kern Substack

Oscar nominated writer is going to make ALL your dreams come true.

Funny, passionate, searing

- Andrew Fox

Good for the Jews

By Ask a Jew

Increasing Jewish representation in media

It Can Always Get Worse

By Kyle Orton

Written by Kyle Orton, the newsletter covers contemporary issues of terrorism and geopolitics, plus a lot of history, espionage, religion, books, and occasional film reviews.

Nicole Lampert: Diary from the Diaspora

Chronicling life as a Jew in the new normal.

First rate journalist with excellent insight

- Andrew Fox

Ilana Rachel Daniel

The Common Denominator