Substacks recommended by Parker Molloy

Recommended by Parker Molloy

By A.C. Newman – Ballad Of A New Pornographer

A place where I – A.C. Newman bandleader of The New Pornographers – put new music not available anywhere else, try out new ideas, talk about process and how ideas transform over time.

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

Are You Mad At Me?

By Lane Moore

An column about pop culture, TV binges, and nostalgia, from award-winning writer, author, and comedian Lane Moore.

Bazan HQ

By Dave Bazan

This is where we post news about Pedro the Lion and David Bazan's other musical adventures, tour dates, merchandise, conversations, peek behind the scenes and whatever else we can think of.

Time & Temperature

By Rhett Miller

Hello. You've reached Time & Temperature. I can't properly tell you either, but I promise to tell you everything else!

Weirder Together with Ben Lee & Ione Skye

Join our fun, cozy, creative world of podcasts, music, film, art, friends, making stuff, curating stuff, debating stuff, celebrating stuff we love.

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.

Without a doubt, Mehdi Hasan is one of the most essential voices in journalism.

- Parker Molloy

Briefing Room

By Olivier Knox

Veteran political reporter Olivier Knox's reporting and unfiltered analysis on domestic and foreign policy - and tales from home and abroad.

Your First Byline

By Ryan Teague Beckwith

You want to get an entry-level job in journalism but you don't know where to start. We're here to help.

Ari's Threads

By Ari Drennen

transformation, simplicity, and self-love.

A Fan's Notes, by Nick Hornby

Music, books, movies, work, football, TV and so on.

W. Kamau Bell asks, "Who's With Me?"

Come hang out with a pop-culture-obsessed, antiracist, lefty, OG Blerd who lives in Oakland, CA.

You already know W. Kamau Bell. You know him from TV. You know him from his stand-up. You know him from his documentaries. And now you should get to know him at his newsletter.

- Parker Molloy

Motherhood is labor.

A weekly queer newsletter with recurring columns, etiquette advice, perfume talk, and strong opinions!!!! about trivial shit – from Krista Burton, author of Moby Dyke

Fancy Meeting You Here

By Kelly Rafferty

personal essays in text and audio from the land of queer embodiment

Anti-Matter

By Norman Brannon

Contemplation and hardcore conversation, delivered straight to your inbox. We believe that hardcore is more than music.

Norman Brannon is a great guitarist and just as good of a writer and interviewer. If you're into hardcore music, you should already be well acquainted with Anti-Matter. Go subscribe, enjoy the interviews, etc.

- Parker Molloy

Blood in the Machine

By Brian Merchant

A newsletter about AI, Silicon Valley, labor and power.

Brian Merchant is an essential read for anyone concerned with the tech bro-ification of society. Both his book and newsletter are must-reads.

- Parker Molloy

Jake’s Substack

By Jake Tapper

Notes, thoughts, links, occasional ramblings. Completely free and worth every penny.

You've seen him on TV, but have you ever read him in Substack form? I think not. I have no clue how Jake Tapper plans to use his new newsletter, but I'm sure it will be a smart, witty read that's worth subscribing to.

- Parker Molloy

Long Lead Presents: Depth Perception

Long Lead's weekly newsletter about the world of longform journalism.

Secret Society

By John Hodgman

You are invited to join a SECRET SOCIETY.

John Hodgman is a man of many talents, and writing is one of them. You'd have to be a fool to pass up the opportunity to subscribe to Secret Society.

- Parker Molloy

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.

Michael Ian Black's newsletter is deeply touching and thought-provoking.

- Parker Molloy

This Modern World

By Tom Tomorrow

Paid subscribers will get an early peek at each week's cartoon, along with my various musings and ramblings.

Theory of Change Podcast With Matthew Sheffield

Lots of people want to change the world. But how does change happen? In this weekly podcast, host Matthew Sheffield and his guests explore the intersections and trends in politics, religion, technology, and media.

Democracy Americana

By Thomas Zimmer

Reflections on American democracy and its discontents

Ettingermentum Newsletter

By ettingermentum

A fully independent newsletter on politics, elections and history from a left-wing perspective.

That's Marvelous!

By Josh Gondelman

A newsletter for pep talks and general enthusiasm.

Josh Gondelman is one of the funniest people on the planet (and presumably elsewhere).

- Parker Molloy

American Crisis

By Margaret Sullivan

A newsletter that explores the crucial relationship between journalism and American democracy.

Margaret Sullivan is one of the smartest, most insightful, and crucial voices in today's media. If you subscribe to The Present Age, you will almost certainly love Sullivan's Media Maelstrom.

- Parker Molloy

ArtButMakeItSports

A dose of everything you didn't know you needed

✿ shit you should care about ✿

By ✿shit you should care about✿

just trying to help make it make sense

Saratonin

By Sara Benincasa

A delightful weekly newsletter that is sometimes hilarious, sometimes poignant & often full of useful recommendations & weirdly enchanting ideas

Erin In The Morning

By Erin Reed

News and discussion on trans legislation and life.

Erin Reed's "Erin In The Morning" Substack is a true must-read for anyone interesting in keeping up with the GOP attacks on LGBTQ rights (especially trans rights). She is great, and I appreciate her great work.

- Parker Molloy

Tiny Werewolves

By Kayla Pekkala @ TinyWerewolves

Well that’s FUN… created by socio-political artist Kayla Pekkala, join her in learning & trying new stuff in a world that *kinda sucks*... specializing in small-batch goods feat. retro-inspired pcs infused w/ social commentary, highlighting current events

My wonderful wife Kayla runs this online shop called Tiny Werewolves (and occasionally writes about art and design). You should check out her newsletter and shop!

- Parker Molloy

LEFT SUBSTACK—FIND ME AT WWW.THEHANDBASKET.CO

By Marisa

The Handbasket is 100% independent journalism by writer and reporter Marisa Kabas. It can now be found at https://www.thehandbasket.co/

Law Dork

By Chris Geidner

The Supreme Court, law, politics, and more.

Plato Was a Dick

By S Peter Davis

Former Cracked columnist, now a free agent. Survived the rise and fall of the internet since the 90s. I talk about society, social media, current affairs, and anything I can put a sardonic spin on.

Songs in Four Dimensions

By Shara Nova / My Brightest Diamond

Personal musings and thoughtful teachings from My Brightest Diamond's Shara Nova.

Everything Is Horrible

By Noah Berlatsky

Culture, politics, and misery.

Noah is a talented, thought-provoking culture and politics writer worth checking out, tbh!

- Parker Molloy

Colin Meloy's Machine Shop

By Colin Meloy

A sporadic journal about song-making and story-writing

Donkey Thoughts with Nick Offerman

More Carrots, Less Sticks

Confirm My Choices

By Michael Hobbes

Media, moral panics and the gaslighting of America

Oliver Willis Explains

Oliver Willis explains politics, the media, and the world

Public Notice

By Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar's Public Notice newsletter is a must-read for anyone trying to keep up with the ins and outs of U.S. politics, how the press covers politics, and why politics matter in our everyday lives.

- Parker Molloy