Substacks recommended by Joel Mathis

Recommended by Joel Mathis

Ambit :: Everyday Art History in the Midwest

By Ambit :: Leslie VonHolten

Exploring art history outside the museum walls

Leslie is a dear friend, whose passion and knowledge of Kansas and its art is unmatched.

- Joel Mathis

The Essentials

By John L. Micek

A weekly look at essential conversations around politics, culture, arts, style, literature, food and more. Written and curated by veteran journalist John L. Micek

John is one of the smartest and most incisive journalists I know.

- Joel Mathis

Notes from the Middleground

By Damon Linker

Analysis and criticism of the antiliberal right, social-justice progressivism, and cultural topics

The Watch

By Radley Balko

Reporting and commentary on civil liberties and the criminal justice system. Plus other stuff.

Bonnie Kristian

weekly updates on my work, stuff I've enjoyed, & thoughts I haven't written elsewhere

Gideon's Substack

By Noah Millman

A few well-chosen posts 'gainst all the hosts of Midian

Flop Era

By Liz Henry

A newsletter full of underachieving bad choices, and good stories. It's super good fun.

Eunomia

By Daniel Larison

A daily blog on foreign policy and international affairs by Daniel Larison

Backbencher

By Timothy Noah

Politics, economics, domestic policy, and a smattering of culture.