Political Commentary & Analysis

The Contrarian | Authors: Jen Rubin, Norm Eisen and others

The Contrarian is an independent media platform dedicated to defending democracy through fearless, truth-driven journalism. It challenges corporate media’s complacency, fosters open debate, and amplifies diverse voices to counter authoritarian threats and misinformation.

Pod Save America | Authors: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Timothy Vietor, Dan Pfeiffer

Regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders, the former Obama aides break down the week’s news with insights and actionable steps. For mature audiences.

Steady | Author: Dan Rather

Longtime journalist and political observer, Dan Rather presents news and analysis with a personal perspective as both a journalist and also a lifelong Texan.

The Message Box | Authors: Dan Pfeiffer

A political analysis platform offering sharp insights on polls, trends, and strategy. Created by a former Obama advisor, it provides clear, actionable takes for political insiders and engaged citizens.

Democracy Docket | Authors: Marc Elias, Matt Cohen, Jacob Knutson, & more

A leading news platform focused on voting rights and election litigation. Founded in 2020, it provides expert analysis, legal updates, and in-depth reporting on cases shaping democracy.

Today’s Edition Newsletter | Author: Robert B. Hubbell

A retired lawyer who moderates discussions on democracy and distills the news with insight and optimism. What began as letters to his family in 2017 has grown into a community, including a popular Saturday morning Zoom for subscribers.

Lincoln Square Media | Authors: Rick Wilson, Stuart Stevens, Joe Trippi, Maya May, Lisa Senecal and others

A new media venture by the Never Trump voices of the Lincoln Project, Lincoln Square Media promises Lincoln Square to be where facts, experts, fearless media, and the ferocious opposition meet. We're fighting back against the American autocratic movement and fighting forward to create the America we all deserve.

The Status Kuo | Jay Kuo

Lawyer, composer and human rights activist, Jay Kuo writes about the political and legal issues of the day with a dose of clarity and wry humor.

Pete Buttigieg

Having ruled out a run for Senate or Governor this year, Pete Buttigieg is devoting his time to family and to delivering his world-famous insights to readers on Substack and Bluesky.

The Next Move| Author: Garry Kasparov

Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov has been vocal about the political direction of our country for a long time. As a former Soviet dissident, now U.S. citizen, he has been sounding the alarm about our movement toward authoritarianism for years. Now he’s initiated a Substack. The next move is an in-depth analysis of the shifting front lines in the battle against authoritarianism based on his insights from both chess and personal experience.

Hannah Arendt| The Origins of Totalitarianism (2024)

In recent years, The Origins of Totalitarianism has become essential reading as we grapple with the rise of autocrats and tyrannical thought across the globe. A study of totalitarianism from 1800 to Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia giving us valuable insight into the current political landscape.

About Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) taught political science and philosophy at The New School for Social Research in New York and the University of Chicago. Widely acclaimed as a brilliant and original thinker.

About Michael Lewis| Who is Government?: The Untold Story of Public Service (2025)

The government is a vast, complex system that Americans pay for, rebel against, rely upon, dismiss, and celebrate. It’s also our shared resource for addressing the biggest problems of society. And it’s made up of people, mostly unrecognized and uncelebrated, doing work that can be deeply consequential and beneficial to everyone.

Michael Monroe Lewis is an American author and financial journalist. He has also been a contributing editor to Vanity Fair since 2009, writing mostly on business, finance, and economics. He is known for his nonfiction work, particularly his coverage of financial crises and behavioral finance.

Jonathan Blitzer| Everyone Who is Gone is Here (2024)

“…incredibly thorough documentation of the causes of the immigration crisis, the discussions that have been going on through multiple administrations.” (Jon Stewart). A National Bestseller • A New York Times Top 10 Book of 2024 • Named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, Chicago Tribune, Newsweek, PBS NewsHour, LitHub, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Lunch, Christian ScienceMonitor, and Counterpunch

Jonathan Blitzer is a staff writer at The New Yorker. He has won a National Award for Education Reporting as well as an Edward R. Murrow Award, and was a 2021 Emerson Fellow at New America.

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart| Jon Stewart

A new podcast featuring in-depth conversations with special guests that gets to the heart of some of the most complex issues of our time. Also hear from producers and friends of the show who discuss the latest headlines, what’s on their minds, and more.

Politics Girl| Leigh McGowan

Aims to engage and inspire listeners about American democracy and politics. It focuses on the importance of understanding political issues and encourages active participation in the democratic process.