Substacks recommended by God of the Desert Digital Media Studios

Recommended by God of the Desert Digital Media Studios

Yashar is one of the best and most interesting journalists around.

- God of the Desert Digital Media Studios

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.

White Too Long by Robert P. Jones

Research and reflections on religion, white Christian nationalism, & the moral work of protecting democracy. Hosted by NYT bestselling author Robert P. Jones, president/founder of PRRI.

Clarity with Michael Oren

I’m delighted to provide you with deep, multifaceted, and first-hand insights into Israel. No longer in public office, I can show you Israel up close, from the inside, as well as from 25,000 feet — all with total clarity.

Undaunted Joy

By Shemaiah Gonzalez

The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight

The Watch

By Radley Balko

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

Heroes of the Desert Books

By David Swindle 🟦

God of the Desert Books presents a new imprint for a line of adventurous books across science fiction, fantasy, and thriller. This Substack features our authors and friends' pop culture commentaries and debates. Join us!

Beyond Bloomsbury

By Victoria K. Walker

An ongoing anthology of historical artist and writer biographies and curated gallery and library collections.

The Banter

By Ben Cohen

Fearless political journalism — straight out of DC, delivered with British snark.

The Freedom Academy with Asha Rangappa

A interactive community and college-level course about disinformation, its impact on democracy, and how we can make America's social fabric more resilient to this new threat.

Incredible insights and thoughtful writing on espionage and disinformation.

- God of the Desert Digital Media Studios

The Liberal Jew

By Jill

I write about Jews, higher education, and the messiness of American culture through my millennial lens.

Future of Jewish

By Joshua Hoffman

Future of Jewish is the ultimate newsletter about Judaism and Israel. Subscribe to better understand and become smarter about the Jewish world.

A Moment of Clarity with Kylie Ora Lobell

I share news about the Jewish community in Israel and write inspiring pieces that offer clarity and compassion in a difficult time in the world.

For the Desk Drawer

By James Bloodworth

Essays, reviews and early access to my other stuff.

Shane Vander Hart

A piece of Shane Vander Hart's mind on faith, culture, media, politics, and public policy.

Shane is a very decent soul and a true Christian who inspires me.

- God of the Desert Digital Media Studios

GenX Cult War

By Alec J Ott

Reviewing culture from a Catholic perspective with the experience of a conservative Gen Xer.

Platformer

By Casey Newton

News at the intersection of Silicon Valley and democracy. On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 5PM Pacific.

The UnPopulist

By Shikha Dalmia

Defending liberal democracy against authoritarianism in the U.S. and around the world.

This is certainly a substack up my alley since I absolute DESPISE populism.

- God of the Desert Digital Media Studios

The Cosmopolitan Globalist

By Claire Berlinski

Edited by essayist Claire Berlinski, this is Substack's top forum for the discussion of international news among readers and writers, around the world, who are concerned about the future of liberal democracy and the gathering storm of global war.

Goddess of the Desert Books

By Sally Shideler Swindle

Celebrating the divine and beneficent goddess spirit in all of us

Persuasion

By Yascha Mounk

The community for those who believe that a free society is worth fighting for.

After Babel

By Jon Haidt

A free weekly newsletter where Jon Haidt and his team make sense of how technology is reshaping society — and offer practical guidance on how we can respond.

Friendly Atheist

By Hemant Mehta

Commentary about religion and politics, centered around atheism.

Alan Dershowitz Newsletter

Defense of civil liberties, human and Constitutional rights for all

So What

By Chris Cillizza

An independent news creator. I call balls and strikes no matter what uniform the batter at the plate is wearing. Fair and fearless. Not owned by a billionaire or a massive media conglomerate.

Magen Yehudi

By R'Eliashiv

In defense of Judaism, Jews and Eretz Yisrael.

A fantastic writer on Jewish issues and Zionism. One of my new favorites on these subjects.

- God of the Desert Digital Media Studios

Flux

By Matthew Sheffield

Flux is a media platform for change, providing in-depth coverage of politics, religion, technology, and media. We're all about empowering independent voices and telling stories that corporate media can't or won't see.

TOP SECRET UMBRA

By John Schindler

A Counterintelligence Perspective on Espionage, Terrorism, Deception and Propaganda

John Schindler is full of fascinating insights on foreign policy issues.

- God of the Desert Digital Media Studios

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter

A newsletter about how publishers create, distribute, and monetize their digital content. This newsletter is free to subscribe to.

Ghosts of the Desert Books

By David Swindle 🟦

God of the Desert Books presents a new imprint for a line of mystery, detective, crime, horror, and supernatural thriller books. This Substack features our authors' explorations into the dark corners of the human psyche.

Artificial Ignorance

By Charlie Guo

At the intersection of engineering and intelligence. Essays, analysis, tactics, news, and more.

MILLER’S BOOK REVIEW 📚

By Miller’s Book Review 📚

Celebrating All Things Literary

"Random Minds" by Katherine Brodsky

Thought-provoking, curiosity-driven essays on culture, society, technology & freedom of speech by a long-time journalist. Topics range from artificial intelligence and censorship to the nuances of human behavior and communication.

Frank Talk

By Frank J. Fleming

Humor pieces, short stories, updates on my novels and other writing, plus other fun stuff.

Realtime Techpocalypse Newsletter

By Émile P. Torres

Stop doomscrolling and just read this!

Laissez-Faire, Laissez-Passer w/ Alex Nowrasteh & David Bier

By Alex Nowrasteh

Thoughts on immigration, economics, social science, public policy, and more

How to Survive the Broligarchy

By Carole Cadwalladr

Girl power vs Tech bros

The Cryptocalypse Chronicles

By Michel de Cryptadamus

The Revelations of the Oracle of Tulips.

Marc’s Substack

By Marc Friedman

Views & Reviews: essays and book reviews

Very thoughtful.

- God of the Desert Digital Media Studios

Lev Remembers

By Lev Parnas

Author, public speaker, political activist, truth teller.

Israel from the Inside with Daniel Gordis

Israel from the Inside is for people who want to understand Israel with nuance, who believe that Israel is neither hopelessly flawed and illegitimate, nor beyond critique. If thoughtful analysis of Israel and its people interests you, welcome!

Rushkoff

I write about how we can sustain our humanity in a highly digital world.

drugs and crime

Writing from Israel about Israel, Judaism, and Antisemitism, and sometimes the Vineyard, and drawing closer to the Creator. And coming to terms with unrealized dreams.

Ehud Neor is just wonderful and I'm glad to have him as a recent addition to our contributors list.

- God of the Desert Digital Media Studios

I Read This Over Shabbos

The best time to start reading is now, and if not now, then on Shabbos.

Kareem Takes on the News

By Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares thoughts about sports, politics, and popular culture and how they define America.

Kitchen Madonna

By Susan LM Goldberg

Life, love and laughter over coffee at the kitchen table.

Horse of a Different Colour

By Sadie-Rae Werner

Get access to unique commentary beyond the algorithm, on the world and Judaism from an out-of-the-box Millennial.

Sadie-Rae Werner is a great writer tackling topics that matter. Check her out! She's going to have a fantastic writing career - very skilled in her abilities and with tremendous moral clarity.

- God of the Desert Digital Media Studios

The Prism

By Gurwinder

A guide to navigating the digital age

Tremendously fascinating, great research, solid writing.

- God of the Desert Digital Media Studios

Oasis of the Desert Books

By David Swindle 🟦

God of the Desert Books presents a new imprint for a line of literary novels, poetry, and historical fiction. This Substack features our authors' explorations into art, high culture and history.