The hottest Media Substack posts right now

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Vol. 1, Issue 35 - Memories of my Shiny Pokémon encounters

Johto Times • 39 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Media
  1. Shiny Pokémon are rare and exciting to find in games, with different generations offering better chances to encounter them. They can bring a lot of joy and disappointment in the process.
  2. New Pokémon games and collaborations, like Detective Pikachu Returns and the Van Gogh Museum, create buzz and special events for fans. These events often include unique in-game challenges and themed products.
  3. Sharing personal Pokémon experiences and memories is a fun way to connect with the community. Many fans cherish their first cards or encounters, reflecting on how Pokémon has influenced their lives.

Ex-US Army Psyops Expert: Fox Fired Carlson To Maintain "Semi Lobotomized Quasi Retarded Population"

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 39 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media
  1. A former US Army psychological warfare officer believes Fox fired Tucker Carlson to keep the population uninformed
  2. Carlson was seen as a threat to institutional power because he encouraged critical thinking
  3. The ex-host's departure symbolizes a decline in American media and was influenced by political pressure

"Hot or Not?" repost

Mutual Information • 39 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
📰 News Media
  1. The post discusses a topic mentioned in a recent Dark Horse episode.
  2. The author acknowledges the amateur nature of the content, referring to more professional investigations.
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe for a 7-day free trial to access more content.

The Andrew Tate Conundrum

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 39 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Media
  1. Andrew Tate is considered divisive within different ideological circles, being seen as either a savior or a criminal.
  2. The case against Andrew Tate is questioned due to flimsy evidence and potential ulterior motives behind his prosecution.
  3. Andrew Tate's extreme persona and views are seen as a reaction to the societal shift towards a more feminized culture.
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'Painkiller': Obfuscation, or Cleverly Coded Message?

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 39 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media
  1. The series 'Painkiller' presents a complex portrayal of the opioid crisis and the Sackler family, drawing parallels with the COVID vaccine saga.
  2. The show navigates woke elements like diversity representation and challenges the typical portrayal of pharmaceutical companies as villains.
  3. Despite potential corporate interests in avoiding criticism, 'Painkiller' delivers a strong message of systemic corruption and lack of true justice in tackling Big Pharma crimes.

The open argument must be fed: The peculiar case of Fox News and the pleasant smoke

The End(s) of Argument • 39 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media
  1. Open arguments drive much of our discourse, with events and information being interpreted as evidence to support or challenge ongoing debates.
  2. Arguments are not just about proving something true, but about enhancing or undermining the reasonableness of a position.
  3. Today's discourse often focuses on open-ended arguments where new events or information are used as evidence, shaping how we view and interpret the world.

✅ Monday briefing: Trust, management and technology

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 11 Sep 23
💼 Business Media
  1. Building trust in organizations is a big challenge for public relations right now. It's important to gather data and motivate teams to succeed in this area.
  2. The rise of deepfake technology poses major risks for spreading false information, making it hard for authorities to keep digital content trustworthy.
  3. Microsoft is stepping up by defending users against copyright issues with AI content. This move suggests that companies are starting to recognize the legal challenges surrounding generative AI.

The Dam Has Burst, The Floodgates Of Liberty Just Opened

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 69 implied HN points • 06 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media
  1. A recent election result has given a strong mandate to a political party, signaling a shift toward liberty and smaller government. This change is seen as a positive move for many people who value personal freedom.
  2. The outcome of the election has put pressure on the mainstream media and the opposing political party to rethink their strategies. Many believe that the media's bias has hurt their credibility and trust with the public.
  3. There's a sense of hope that this election could lead to a lasting change in political ideologies, favoring less government and more freedom. People feel that this could be the start of a new era for the country's governance.

Horror in Fact and Fantasy

Unsafe Science • 15 implied HN points • 14 Aug 25
🎙 Podcasts Media
  1. Podcasts can be a great source of unique content that isn't always discussed in academic circles. Many popular shows cover interesting topics that may not get enough attention from professionals.
  2. Exploring different types of media can offer fresh perspectives and ideas. It’s fun to find podcasts or YouTube series that align with your interests.
  3. Sharing recommendations with others can help expand everyone's knowledge and enjoyment of various subjects. People might discover something new that they really love.

Jim Acosta's World Bends To Substack's Truth

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 49 implied HN points • 29 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media
  1. Jim Acosta has moved to Substack after leaving CNN, seeking a platform where he can express his views freely. It shows a shift in how journalists are approaching their work.
  2. Substack is seen as a space for diverse opinions and genuine conversations, contrary to the idea that it's just for conspiracy theories. This change reflects a growing interest in alternative media.
  3. There's a need to recognize different perspectives and the importance of free speech. Embracing all sides of a story can lead to a more balanced discussion.

Meme, Meme, Oh Meme!

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 18 implied HN points • 18 Jul 25
🎭️ Culture Media
  1. Memes are a powerful form of communication in today's digital world. They can quickly share ideas and feelings with just a picture or phrase.
  2. Using memes can help capture people's attention and make information more relatable. They often make topics easier to understand and discuss.
  3. Memes can also reflect cultural trends and social issues, helping people connect over shared experiences and viewpoints.

Curator

Castalia • 79 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Media
  1. Streaming services like Netflix have moved towards a formulaic approach to content, making everything feel visually similar and less unique. This shift has led to a loss of creativity and risk-taking in producing shows and documentaries.
  2. Today's younger generations appear to be struggling more with mental health issues compared to the past. Factors like social media and pandemic-related school closures have contributed to rising feelings of sadness and academic challenges.
  3. The traditional center-right political approach has weakened due to cultural changes, including rising education levels and identity politics. This has left a vacuum in moderate conservative representation, which needs to be rebuilt from the ground up.

✅ In praise of the press release

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 79 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
💼 Business Media
  1. Press releases have been around for over 100 years and are still used because they are familiar to everyone involved, making them easy to understand and distribute.
  2. Even though there are many new ways to communicate, organizations keep using press releases because they serve multiple purposes and are required in some legal contexts.
  3. Modern approaches are being added to the traditional press release format, like incorporating social media elements, but the core importance of press releases in communication remains unchanged.

Epstein Regulation Compliance

The Cosmopolitan Globalist • 18 implied HN points • 19 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media
  1. There's a new rule for journalists to focus only on stories about Epstein and ignore many other news topics, which seems silly.
  2. Any newsletters sent out about other topics are on hold until it's okay to share them again.
  3. The writer is jokingly warning readers to keep quiet about any non-compliant newsletters or else there will be consequences.

My Sports Business Predictions For 2025

Huddle Up • 53 implied HN points • 03 Jan 25
🎾 Sports Media
  1. UFC's media rights deal is expected to change how fans access fights. This could make it easier or harder for viewers to watch events.
  2. College sports programs are likely to be sold, which could shift the focus on how universities manage their athletic departments. This might impact student athletes as well.
  3. The Chicago Bears plan to build a new stadium, which could affect their fan experience and the local economy. There may be a lot of discussions about that in the coming years.

Jobs and Opps at Channel 4, Dazed Digital, ITV, Big Issue, and Many, Many More 📦

Journo Resources - The Opportunities • 99 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
💼 Business Media
  1. Various job opportunities available in journalism from companies like Channel 4, ITV, and Big Issue.
  2. Different journalism training programs and internship opportunities to consider, like those at The Daily Mail and Dazed Digital.
  3. A variety of freelance and full-time journalism roles are being advertised at different companies and publications.

Love isn’t always on time (I'm sick)

Sex and the State • 16 implied HN points • 02 Aug 25
🎭️ Culture Media
  1. Getting sick can happen to anyone, and it's important to take time to heal without feeling bad about it.
  2. Even when you're feeling under the weather, you can still enjoy things like TV shows or movies to help pass the time.
  3. Love and support are always important, even if things don’t go as planned or take longer than expected.

On "The Interview"

John’s Substack • 4 implied HN points • 09 Dec 25
🌍 World Politics Media
  1. There was an appearance on al Jazeera's top show "The Interview" on 3 November 2025.
  2. A YouTube version of the interview is available but it is only in Arabic and has no subtitles.
  3. The video was posted specifically for Arabic-speaking followers who might be interested.

The Saturday Selection, Vol. 30

Why is this interesting? • 60 implied HN points • 23 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Media
  1. There's a website that focuses on the growing trend of not just saying 'hello' when messaging. It highlights how our digital communication has changed.
  2. One man shared his story of buying 81 leather jackets and how this habit has affected his life. It's a quirky take on consumerism and addiction.
  3. Tokyo's subway system is now managing one of London's subway lines, taking over from the previous Chinese management. This shows how global partnerships in public transport are evolving.

Monsters and Mediocrity

Breaking Smart • 47 implied HN points • 17 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Media
  1. Monsters often need a vital or life-like element to exist, just like Frankenstein's monster needed a 'spark of life' to be animated.
  2. Contraptions and monsters share a relationship where both may lack design integrity and are often unnamed, highlighting their unfinished or imperfect nature.
  3. True monsters are typically derived from living beings, reflecting a recognizable perversion of something familiar, like a giant cockroach.

2024 Oscar Nominations: Picks and Predictions

Sounds Good! • 19 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Media
  1. The Oscar nominations for 2024 were recently announced with some surprises and snubs.
  2. Opinions on who should win and who will actually win vary in different categories.
  3. The author has strong preferences for certain films and actors, like "Killers of the Flower Moon", but acknowledges the subjectivity and unpredictability of award ceremonies.

Join me for a live call on Thursday

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter • 49 implied HN points • 06 Jan 25
💼 Business Media
  1. There will be a live Zoom call for subscribers to learn about building media businesses. It's a chance to ask questions and interact with successful media entrepreneurs.
  2. The call is scheduled for Thursday, January 9th at 11 AM. This is a great opportunity for those interested in media to gain insights from experienced guests.
  3. Only paid subscribers can join the call, ensuring a focused and engaging environment for discussion and learning.

Activists Continue to Murder Left-Wing Thought

I Might Be Wrong • 61 implied HN points • 19 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media
  1. There's a claim that some academic sources prove there's no competitive advantage for trans women in sports, but these sources might not be as strong as they seem. It's important to be cautious about where such information comes from.
  2. Many people feel distrustful of institutions like government and media because they sometimes spread confusing or contradictory information. This can make it hard for people to know what to believe.
  3. Activists are often trying to push their point of view, but if others in power repeat these views without evidence, it can further hurt the credibility of institutions and confuse the public even more.

Off the top of my head 💭 — Availability bias

10x your mind • 99 implied HN points • 23 Jun 22
🔬 Science Media
  1. The availability bias influences decision-making by making us rely on easy, quick examples that come to mind, rather than considering a full range of options.
  2. People tend to overestimate their own contributions while underestimating others'. Understanding this bias can help in recognizing and diffusing tension in teamwork.
  3. Personal experiences and media significantly impact the examples that come to mind, affecting our perceptions and decision-making processes. Being aware of this bias is key to making more balanced judgments.

Five Links for December 2024

Five Links (and three graphs) by Auren Hoffman • 56 implied HN points • 05 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Media
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Rabbit Holes 🕳️ #120

Creative Destruction • 22 implied HN points • 18 Jun 25
🎭️ Culture Media
  1. Hypernormalization describes how people keep living their lives normally, even when their systems are clearly breaking down. It’s about feeling overwhelmed by the problems around us but still trying to get by.
  2. We often focus on and follow the lives of millionaires rather than connecting with those around us. This habit can distract us from the stories of ordinary people, which are just as important.
  3. China is shifting from being a petrostates to an electrostate, relying more on electricity and clean energy. This change could affect how other countries see energy and their own progress in technology.

The Taormina Interviews: Lee Fang - ChiCom Sleeper Agent

Fisted by Foucault • 229 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media
  1. Lee Fang discusses his journey from being a college political enthusiast to a journalist speaking out against various forms of misinformation and disinformation.
  2. Growing up in a diverse household helped Lee Fang realize the flaws in identity categories and the folly of reducing complexities to race.
  3. Lee Fang reflects on the corruption in government, media, and corporations, highlighting the manipulation of social justice rhetoric for self-serving interests.

Chris Hedges Live Q&A Tonight, 4:00p.m. PT / 7:00p.m. ET — Come Ask me a Question

The Chris Hedges Report • 49 implied HN points • 08 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media
  1. There will be a live Q&A session at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET tonight. It's a chance for people to ask questions directly.
  2. The host encourages participants to keep their questions short and direct for ease of discussion during the live session.
  3. To join in and ask a question, you need to be a paid subscriber to the platform hosting the event.

NORD STREAM AND THE FAILURES OF THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION

Seymour Hersh • 43 implied HN points • 11 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media
  1. The Biden administration has faced serious criticism during its leadership. Many believe that Biden's lack of visibility in his physical and mental capabilities hindered the party's ability to present a strong candidate.
  2. Donald Trump's return to power seems tied to Biden's failures. Some people think the Democratic Party was slow to respond to the need for a new candidate as Biden struggled.
  3. Elon Musk's influence has grown in the political sphere. There are concerns about how much control he has over key government positions and what that means for democracy.

Luigi Mangione's "manifesto"

Unreported Truths • 56 implied HN points • 11 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media
  1. Luigi Mangione wrote a note claiming he acted alone in a violent incident, expressing his frustrations with powerful companies exploiting the healthcare system.
  2. He believes that the U.S. has a big problem with healthcare costs and life expectancy, suggesting that many are aware of the issue but no real change has happened.
  3. Mangione's note was made public by a journalist, raising concerns about how some media outlets might not share important information with the public.

Berenson v Biden gets stronger

Unreported Truths • 48 implied HN points • 18 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media
  1. Berenson's lawsuit against Biden is moving forward, and new evidence from 2021 supports his claims of censorship. This case highlights concerns about free speech.
  2. Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the Biden administration pressured social media companies to censor content related to vaccines. This admission strengthens Berenson's case.
  3. The lawsuit process includes several stages, and each outcome will determine how the case proceeds. Berenson believes the evidence will help push the case forward.

Why Podcasts Are A Cultural Artefact

The Digital Anthropologist • 19 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Media
  1. Podcasts have become a cultural artefact, deeply embedded in the aesthetic aspect of culture, and are here to stay
  2. The success of a technology within a cultural system is influenced more by norms, behaviors, customs, and traditions than by economic models
  3. The primary reason podcasts are a cultural artefact is their ability for audio storytelling, which is a fundamental human survival mechanism

Pain amplifiers

Internal exile • 47 implied HN points • 18 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Media
  1. David Lynch's films often evoke strong emotions and can be deeply affecting. One viewer recalls their first experience crying during a movie, highlighting the powerful connection to Lynch's work.
  2. Lynch's unique style blends surreal storytelling with unsettling imagery and sound design. This mix creates a sense of discomfort that keeps audiences engaged and guessing.
  3. As viewers grow older, their feelings towards Lynch's films can change. What once seemed confusing or unsettling can later be appreciated for its depth and artistry.

The Lund Loop Daily Update - 01/22/24

The Lund Loop • 19 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
💼 Business Media
  1. The Lund Loop Daily Update for 01/22/24 is available for paid subscribers.
  2. Check out the end of the 'Daily Update' video for info on how to access the Lund Loop Discord.
  3. If you're not a paid subscriber, you can subscribe to access the content.