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Recommended by Welcome to Joy's House!

Hardball is a show about politics, formerly on MSNBC, now exclusively on Substack, and it's going to be a little different.

The Don Lemon Show

By Don Lemon

Join the Lemonnation!

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The Michael Fanone Show

By Michael Fanone

Unfiltered dispatches from Michael Fanone — full episodes, raw livestreams, and personal takes on power, politics, and the people behind the headlines.

On 1 with Angela Rye

Translating the truth about politics + culture.

The Jim Acosta Show

By Jim Acosta

Don't give in to the lies. Hold on to the truth!

Nina Turner

Keith Boykin

New York Times bestselling author of 7 books, former White House aide, co-founder of the National Black Justice Coalition. Based in Los Angeles.

Glenn Kirschner

Onward with Ava DuVernay

Exploring art, justice and the democratic imagination.

Vegan Sexy Cool

By Jacque Reid

Welcome to Vegan Sexy Cool... a community hosted by Emmy Award winning journalist, and seven year vegan Jacque Reid. Here you will find tips, information and support, no matter where you are on your vegan journey.

Why not be vegan AND sexy AND cool???

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Lean In w/ Jacque Reid

By Jacque Reid

A seasoned, multiple Emmy award winning journalist here to push back against misinformation. Essays and musings about life, culture, news, wellness and Black women.

Check out my play cousin's home for wellness!

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Kurt Takes

By Kurt Bardella

A Former Republican-Turned Democrat's perspective on how to win.

One of my favorite politicos turned pundits, always with the fresh takes!

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Bet on It with Booker

By Elizabeth Booker Houston

Elizabeth Booker Houston, JD, MPH and known as bookersquared across social media, is a lawyer, social scientist, comedienne, mom, wife, and overall political snarkologist who gives her outspoken takes on law, politics, and current events.

A smart, straightforward voice of truth and clarity.

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The Left Hook with Wajahat Ali

By THE LEFT HOOK

A political, cultural, and intellectual playground for the rest of us with writer Wajahat Ali

We need loud, direct and clear voices in this moment. Waj is one of them. Highly recommend!

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No More Going High with Johnny

By Johnny Palmadessa

Just a Gen-Z activist on a mission to challenge the far-right agenda and create real change.

The Convocation

By Robert P. Jones

A collaborative Substack magazine featuring writing on faith, culture, and politics from award-winning authors Diana Butler Bass, Kristin Du Mez, Robert P. Jones, and Jemar Tisby.

Zeteo

By Mehdi Hasan

Zeteo is a new media organization that seeks to answer the questions that really matter, while always striving for the truth. Founded by Mehdi Hasan, Zeteo is a movement for media accountability, unfiltered news and bold opinions.

Fearless journalism, real talk and global insight. Just the medicine we need in this crucial and sometimes frightening time.

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Letters from God

By God

Daily posts and weekday live shows (2pm ET) with God and Jesus. Featuring celebrity guests! Subscribe for God's commentary on politics, religion, and the ongoing apocalypse. All paid support is deeply appreciated.

The Beautiful Mess by John Pavlovitz

Authentic words for everyone trying to figure out the best way to be human.

Humanity and brilliant insights. Calming and sometimes alarming, but always essential.

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Ahmed Baba News

Political news analysis that is unapologetically pro-democracy and anti-disinformation. Delivered to your inbox 1 to 2 times a week. Become a free or paid subscriber.

Rick Wilson’s Against All Enemies

Tireless resistance to autocracy.

Two Percent with Michael Easter

Useful information 3x a week about health, fitness, nutrition, mindset, and performance.

ALKEBULAN Discover The True Africa

By The Merc

Discover TRUE African History and Current Affairs with my weekly Newsletter and Podcast

My favorite source for real talk about the Global South and insights into Africa's many nations and political and cultural truths.

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What I'm Reading

By Phil Lewis

An award-winning newsletter that shares some of the most interesting and informative news stories about the Black experience in America. 2024 Webby Award honoree.

The Dean's Report by Dean Obeidallah

Saving American democracy from the GOP's FASCISM one fact (and punchline) at a time! Only the truth--never the corporate media's "both sides" BS!

Dean is a must-read for all things comedic, defensive of our democracy, and illuminating about our Muslim-American community.

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Hopium Chronicles By Simon Rosenberg

Expert commentary from a 30-year veteran of US politics. Here at Hopium we work on strategies to defeat MAGA, tell our story more effectively, and ensure freedom and democracy prevail. Expect sharp analysis, live events, and all sorts of Hopium!

Gotta have hope!

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Dog Shirt Daily

By Benjamin Wittes

The #BeastOfTheDay Had to Go Somewhere

Inside Medicine

By Jeremy Faust

Merging what I'm seeing in the ER with rigorous deep-dives on the very latest medical and public health data. I want you to know what really matters.

Amazing insights, more needed than ever with RFK Jr and Dr. Oz at the wheel...

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Off Message

By Brian

Because vigorous internal debate isn't a weakness—it's essential.

Sherrilyn’s Newsletter

By Sherrilyn Ifill

Civil Rights & American Democracy

Sherrilyn's legendary mind, shared with the world. Get in on this brilliance!

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Ken LaCorte

Uncomfortable truths? Awkward questions? Let's dive into the topics that others dodge and dismiss – especially when they're true.

The Freedom Academy with Asha Rangappa

A interactive community and college-level course about disinformation, its impact on democracy, and how we can make America's social fabric more resilient to this new threat.

Listening in the Dark with Amber Tamblyn

Creative-minded community and cultural catharsis. Full of feminism and always algorithm-free.

The Warning with Steve Schmidt

Explains what is happening, and why in our turbulent era. Speaks truth to power. 1 written & 1 broadcast commentary/day 6x/week.

The blunt warnings we need in this moment. Steve and I don't always agree, but he is a forceful and essential voice for democracy. Read it, don't weep!

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Decoding Fox News

I watch all the Fox News you'd never want to.

MindWar: The Psychological War on Democracy

By Jim Stewartson

Writing, research and podcast for understanding and resisting the propaganda, psyops and malicious actors assaulting global liberal democracy. #IAmAntiFascist

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.

The friend who talks me down on legal things, and an essential voice on the legal landscape in these crazy times.

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Seeing Things

By Liza Donnelly

New and unpublished drawings and thoughts for people who want to see more of life, from a New Yorker cartoonist. Drawings, cartoons, words, live drawing, process, politics, culture, more...

The Good in Us by Mary L. Trump

By Mary L Trump

In which we come together to save American democracy, or at least have fun while trying.

ContrabandCamp

By Michael Harriot

Smart. Bold. Brilliant. Black.

This is where you need to be for the culture, for Black thought and the survival strategies we need in this moment. Just literally essential reading.

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Airplane Mode with Liz Plank

your dose of news, minus the depression

Patriarchy beware, Liz has your number!

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Culture Fries by Touré

By Toure

Fun bites about culture by Touré. Independent cultural journalism. Constant essays about culture.

Insight into national politics and elections from a seasoned and fearless independent journalist, delivered to your inbox daily so you can stay inspired and informed—while you push back on Trump and corporate media.

Fierce fighter for democracy, and a friend to the end. Recommended!

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Robert Reich

Daily newsletter exposing where power lies — and how it's used and abused

Truth, facts, data ... nuff said!

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White Too Long by Robert P. Jones

Analysis and reflections on religion, white Christian nationalism, & protecting a pluralistic democracy. Hosted by NYT bestselling author Robert P. Jones, president/founder of PRRI.

Robert Jones is not just a brilliant pollster and demographer, he is a key expert on the origins and history of white Christian nationalism. His honesty and forthrightness on race is the balm we need to move this country forward. Highly recommended reading!

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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

One of my most important daily reads, from one of my absolute longtime favorite voices. Essential reading as the right tries to deconstruct our safety nets.

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Paul Krugman

Notes on economics and more

The Fucking News

By The F Team

"I recommend signing up for these guys, if you like getting your morning news with swearing." - Naomi Klein

The Beinart Notebook

By Peter Beinart

A conversation about American foreign policy, Palestinian freedom and the Jewish people.