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Recommended by Kevin McSpadden

A Substack that offers unique perspectives and opinions about everyday curiosities

Fun an idiosyncratic posts that get the brain working.

- Kevin McSpadden

After Dinner Conversation - Philosophy | Ethics Short Story

"Top 10 LitMag 2023" Curated short story fiction (Thursday) with a philosophical/ethical focus from our monthly literary magazine. Perfect for a quiet read, classrooms, or books clubs. $ subscriptions pay writers!

Curated short story fiction every Thursday with a philosophical and ethical focus direct from our literary magazine

- Kevin McSpadden

Personal Notes

By Aris Teon

My totally personal views, often drawn from my conversations on Notes or other platforms. NSFC (=Not safe for cultists)

Aris is a smart commentator on our current moment.

- Kevin McSpadden

Sweet Liberation Magazine

By Denise

Creating a healthier relationship with food and self

Helping be begin my journey to reduce my sugar intake. Have I gotten there? No. But every time Sweet Liberation posts I make an effort.

- Kevin McSpadden

Today in Books

By Book Riot

Keep up with bookish news and join timely conversations about the world of books. Editors from the largest independent literary book site in North America report on literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more.

Beat reporting on the world of books, which is awesome.

- Kevin McSpadden

Æon Journal

By Aris Teon

I write articles about history, politics and culture, with a focus on North America, Europe and the sinosphere (mainly China, Hong Kong and Taiwan).

Valuable source of day-to-day happenings in China.

- Kevin McSpadden

Arthinkal

A weekly newsletter that publishes brief biographies of influential personalities from all walks of life and articles on literature, music, art, history, philosophy, politics, law, and social issues.

Really cool resource to learn about important figures in art history.

- Kevin McSpadden

Geopolitical Dispatch

Geopolitical Dispatch is a daily risk monitoring and intelligence briefing for business, written by former diplomats and emailed every weekday at 5am US Eastern (9am GMT).

A fantastic source of news from across the world.

- Kevin McSpadden

The Climate Brink

By Andrew Dessler

The Choice is Ours: Climate Disaster or a Sustainable Future

If the charts continue, this could be an extremely cool project.

- Kevin McSpadden

TradingPlaces.News

By Trading Places

A newsletter on the intersection of technology and trade, and the role it plays in economic progress.

The best place to keep up with Chinese trade topics

- Kevin McSpadden

The Current Connection

By Matthew Nitkoski

Making connections between global energy and environmental developments for the curious and concerned

Thoughtful commentary about climate change and the energy transition necessary to fight it.

- Kevin McSpadden

StoryDrops - Street Photography Newsletter

A weekly newsletter that invites you to step into the captivating world of street photographers. Explore a variety of photo series that offer inspiration, connection, and valuable information.

The best source of street photography essays I have found so far on Substack.

- Kevin McSpadden

Shitty Housewife Gets Nerdy

By Jen Sherman

I write about food, groceries, feeding small children, and how we've been tracking every cent we spend on food since 2019.

A nice parenting blog that provides a fun window into the author's daily life.

- Kevin McSpadden

Everything Briefing

By Jacob Redman

Your daily newspaper for each continent, written in wire service style and delivered daily.

A necessary roundup of the daily news events from around the world.

- Kevin McSpadden

A Civil Rights Power Couple

By Chandra Hardy

My maternal grandparents, born in the 1920's, dedicated their lives and careers to civil rights and social justice. This publication covers 404+ years of US history, including Black and women’s history, Pan-Africanism and personal family history.

A fantastic place to look at old photos and learn about African American history.

- Kevin McSpadden

Over Thinking

By Jonathan

Welcome to Over Thinking, a newsletter for young adults who want to develop a stronger mindset, think critically about their lives, and grow into their full potential.

High quality self motivation that can make a big difference in the day.

- Kevin McSpadden

Rising Up with Yasmin Khan

A newsletter about how to thrive in a world that feels like it’s imploding. Join award-winning author Yasmin Khan for uplifting conversations on creativity, food, well-being and social change.

Unique perspective from an author who values her community. Also, fantastic recipes every so often.

- Kevin McSpadden

Reids on Film

Every week Callum, Nathan, Theo and Steven take turns in selecting a film, watching it, then submitting it to a masterful critical analysis.

My favorite source for film criticism on the internet.

- Kevin McSpadden

Here It Comes

By Graham Webster

The deluge in US-China relations, tech and China, & climate uncertainty, from Graham Webster and Transpacifica.

Current affairs in China.

- Kevin McSpadden

The Buildout

By Ed Moltzen

The Buildout provides daily coverage of America's transition to Electric Vehicles and the buildout of infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology to support it.

Fantastic source of news for all things renewables.

- Kevin McSpadden

Tales Of The Troubles

By Dan Darnoco

If you love Politics and History, Tales of The Troubles takes you on a journey through the timeline of events that led to/contributed to the conflict in Northern Ireland. A month-by-month account, straight to your inbox 3 times a week.

Fascinating history lessons about Ireland's Troubles.

- Kevin McSpadden

Concrete Avalanche

By Jake

A newsletter about music from China

Easily the best avenue for learning about Chinese music.

- Kevin McSpadden

Hot Feminism: Letters from South Carolina

By Emily Taylor

LGBTQ and women's rights in the South

Leftist publication analyzing major social developments in the US.

- Kevin McSpadden

Sober Soulful

By Dana Leigh Lyons

For anyone exploring their relationship to unhelpful patterns and seeking kind, kindred community. Intimate essays on addiction, sobriety, and being human from a sober Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and writer still figuring it out.

Excellent support readings for people who are trying to be sober. Self motivation at its finest.

- Kevin McSpadden

Quiet Reading with Tara Penry

A weekly boost of confidence in humanity inspired by authors, stories, and language.

A confluence to top-tier writing and commentary about American life

- Kevin McSpadden

The Portal

By Cynthia C. Scott

Join the exciting adventures of Agent Kira Wood and Mister, the Z'Dhia, as they travel across the galaxy to recover volumes of The Book of Dreams.

A source for interesting and creative fiction writing.

- Kevin McSpadden

Discourse Power

By Tuvia Gering

Tracking China's rise to the world's center stage.

An excellent resource to understand China's role in the world beyond its relationship with the US.

- Kevin McSpadden

A History of Mankind

By David Roman

The entire history of mankind, in regular installments. Not just European stuff, but the history of all mankind, from the Americas to Sub-Saharan Africa & Oceania

Just a fantastic Substack that provides in-depth history writing about a lot of fascinating moments.

- Kevin McSpadden

Emancipatory Research

By Keshler Thibert

Deep dives into the histories, cultures, and plights of various peoples and regions.

A great publication that always investigates unique topics and provides historical clarity.

- Kevin McSpadden

Tripperhead Gazette

By Aaron Busch

Hong Kong News direct to your inbox! No need to sit on twitter all day, I do that for you.

A short daily news update about Hong Kong

- Kevin McSpadden

Wild Life with Amy Jay

From the Mountains of British Columbia to Your Inbox. Join Along for Monthly Updates as I Build a Subalpine Solar-Powered Farmstead.

I love the writing.

- Kevin McSpadden

Following the yuan

By Yaling Jiang

Original reporting, analysis, and commentary on China's consumer market. Get on-the-ground "color" beyond the earnings calls and market reports.

Wonderful insights into consumer habits in China.

- Kevin McSpadden

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.

A well-written left-wing advocacy blog.

- Kevin McSpadden

To Vegetables, With Love

By Hetty Lui McKinnon

A vegetable life less ordinary, with Hetty Lui McKinnon

Recipes! Need I say more?

- Kevin McSpadden

Jeff Pearlman's Journalism Yang Yang

The journalistic thoughts and musings of a man who writes a lot.

Fantastically entertaining writing about general sports topics.

- Kevin McSpadden

Wenhao’s news blog

By Wenhao Ma

Covering China in the age of internet.

New source for interesting China-focussed analysis

- Kevin McSpadden

The Long Game

By Molly Knight

Join our community of smart sports fans who also care about things other than sports. Debate is encouraged, trolling is not allowed.

Excellent sportswriting

- Kevin McSpadden

Breaking the News

By James Fallows

Dispatches from a veteran reporter

Clear and concise take on contemporary news.

- Kevin McSpadden

Mayo Media Newsletter

By Mayo Media Network

Latest MMN Content and Promotions

A great resource for fantasy football and golf gambling advice.

- Kevin McSpadden

Your Local Epidemiologist

By Katelyn Jetelina

Providing a direct line of public health science to you

A resource to stay updated on all things pandemic. Which may not sound ideal, but it's important.

- Kevin McSpadden

Hung Up

By hunter harris

A twice-weekly newsletter about movies, tv, and personal pop culture obsessions. Hung Up is essays, interviews, recommendations, reviews, gossip, line readings, love notes, cool stuff to share with your friends.

Hilarious pop culture and celebrity gossip writing.

- Kevin McSpadden

The Marinade

By Raj Menon

Savoring life's flavors. A newsletter that celebrates diversity in culture, in our lifestyles, and in our thinking. Spice up your inbox!

A great newsletter that covers a wide variety of topics.

- Kevin McSpadden

People's Republic

By Alexander Boyd

blogging China past & present

Interesting insights from someone who experienced grassroots China.

- Kevin McSpadden

Mad Dogs and Englishmen

By David Gottfried

Skewering Sacred Cows in Politics, Sexuality and Art

Sharped-tongue commentary on various topics. I often disagree, but the arguments are clear and aggressive.

- Kevin McSpadden

Tuck Talk — Writing from Tucker Legerski

By Tucker Legerski

I'm not an expert, but I am a curious deep diver for information. I write about interesting ideas from long reads, science, policy, and cultural stuff. If we got a coffee, these are my talking points. Trying to understand the world and learn something.

An excellent writer who always publishes intriguing ideas that I had never considered.

- Kevin McSpadden

Couchfish

By Stuart

Keeping you on the road in Southeast Asia, at least in your mind, from your couch.

The top Southeast Asia travel media outlet online.

- Kevin McSpadden

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Thoughtful American political commentary from the Left.

- Kevin McSpadden

What's Happening in China

By PC

A great place to catch up on the latest news out of China.

- Kevin McSpadden

Foreign Exchanges

By Derek Davison

Daily roundups of world news and thoughtful commentary on US foreign policy.

My go-to Substack to catch up on the news of the world.

- Kevin McSpadden

Movable Worlds by Emily Ding

From Kuala Lumpur, Berlin, and places in between: a newsletter about how we seek and tell stories to make sense of a changing world & our place in it.

A lovely writer who offers beautiful insights into this strange world we occupy.

- Kevin McSpadden

The Half Marathoner

By Terrell

A running newsletter that isn't (just) about running

A fantastic community that helps inspire and motivate people at all levels of their running journey.

- Kevin McSpadden

Sinocism

By Bill Bishop

Get smarter about China

The best Substack on China. Period.

- Kevin McSpadden

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