WTF with Dean Piper alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

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

Likely audience: parents

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: The Golden Hour is a culture newsletter by Karen Attiah that publishes personal essays, journalism ethics analysis, and labor arbitration updates, primarily targeting readers interested in media freedom and press…

Likely audience: journalists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

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

Likely audience: media critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

The Power of Storytelling is a conference built on the idea that well-crafted stories can bridge divides, heal wounds, inspire action and create change. Since 2011, it has brought to Bucharest more than 80 storytellers…

Likely audience: journalists and editors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Blacklisted publishes opinion essays and satirical columns addressing current events, media ethics, and cultural controversies. The publication targets an audience interested in critical commentary on politics, gender…

Likely audience: political commentators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

Counter-hegemonic musings

Likely audience: journalists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Tell Me How This Ends publishes political commentary, media criticism, and personal essays on outdoor experiences. It targets readers interested in American politics, journalism ethics, and nature writing.

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Contested histories, anthropological investigations, supernatural sleuthing, and consciousness explorations courtesy of New York Times bestselling author Scott Carney

Likely audience: Health and wellness enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 50 days ago

From recent posts: Let's Be Clear publishes literary criticism and cultural analysis featuring reviews of novels like Lionel Shriver's 'Mania' and Stendhal's 'The Red and the Black' alongside essays on political philosophy and Nietzschean…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: The Grade publishes weekly education journalism roundups alongside interviews and essays on K-12 policy, classroom instruction, and media industry issues. It targets education journalists, policymakers, and readers…

Likely audience: School administrators

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SubstackWeekly · last post 23 days ago

From recent posts: Second Rough Draft is a News category newsletter that publishes interviews, industry analysis, and essays on journalism business models, technology, and media ethics. Coverage spans nonprofit sustainability (contrasting…

Likely audience: journalism professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

Jesus, compost, tables and chairs

Likely audience: journalism students

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Overton publishes daily political commentary, election strategy, and foreign policy analysis featuring interviews with officials like Marco Rubio and Katie Zacharia alongside reports on domestic issues such as ICE…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: Newsletter Farol Jornalismo publishes weekly reports on Brazilian election interference, digital platformization, and journalism ethics for industry professionals and students. The publication mixes hard news on…

Likely audience: political analysts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago

Bündnis Redefreiheit Newsletter

Likely audience: German political observers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago

A newsletter about human behavior, conflict, journalism and change.

Likely audience: journalists and media critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

From recent posts: Your First Byline publishes practical guides and career interviews for aspiring journalists, covering topics like election night coverage and podcast production. The newsletter mixes step-by-step instructional articles…

Likely audience: Election night reporters

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

Likely audience: Journalists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Lingua Sinica is a News category publication that covers media, politics, and culture across the Sinosphere. Its recent issues examine state media influence, censorship, and diplomatic narratives—from automotive safety…

Likely audience: Journalists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago

From recent posts: The Lawless Files Substack publishes written deep dives on the Mischelle Lawless murder case and the Leon Lamb criminal trial, covering defense motions, witness testimony, prosecutorial ethics, and the author's own…

Likely audience: legal professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

From recent posts: Dave Schut publishes a rotating mix of media criticism, film reviews, travel memoirs, and personal essays covering topics from political discourse to climate journalism and cave exploration. The newsletter serves an…

Likely audience: Media critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 43 days ago

From recent posts: SEENinJournalism’s Substack publishes critical analyses of media ethics, press freedom, and institutional bias regarding gender identity and Pride events. The publication targets journalists and media professionals by…

Likely audience: media professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

An upbeat, Oregon-ized column by an award-winning, disorganized author. From hiking the PCT to attending a cremation come-on at a steak house. Adventure, outdoors, culture, humor, history, faith, writing, books…

Likely audience: journalists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

Sharing lessons on freelancing, narrative nonfiction storytelling, and craft tips.

Likely audience: freelance journalists

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