Substacks recommended by Mark Braund

Recommended by Mark Braund

The systems-based alternative to mainstream economics

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.

Freelance Writing Jobs

By Sian Meades-Williams

Helping writers earn millions of pounds in commissions every year since 2018. Calls for pitches, creative submissions, freelance and part-time writing jobs. All UK-based. Compiled by Sian Meades-Williams.

How to Survive the Broligarchy

By Carole Cadwalladr

Girl power vs Tech bros

Mark Diacono's Abundance

Food and everything connected, by James Beard shortlisted and multi award-winning author and photographer Mark Diacono, of Otter Farm, once of River Cottage.

System Change

By Ann Pettifor

I write about the international financial system and its impact on society, the economy and the ecosystem.

Marina Purkiss

Writing from London

By Nick Cohen

Politics and culture from the UK and beyond by Nick Cohen

Culture Café

By Christina Patterson

Making sense of our big, bad, beautiful world. Society, politics, life, books, art, crisps.

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.

Grace Blakeley

I write about capitalism - about the economic and political systems that dominate our lives, and how we can resist!

Grace is one of the most articulate, incisive and courageous voices on the left today.

- Mark Braund

Notes From The Circus

By Mike Brock

Notes From The Circus is a project to bring my lifelong passion for philosophy and liberal values to current events and understanding of the world. Big problems need big ideas. I aim to be a welcoming place for the intellectually homeless.

COPPOLA COMMENT

By Frances Coppola

Frances Coppola's comments. Mostly on banking, finance and economics, but sometimes other things.

Chris Dillow

My personal Substack

Altered States of Monetary Consciousness

By Brett Scott

I explore the frontiers of modern money and technology, and draw pictures to help you see our economic system with new eyes

Beyond Bloomsbury

By Victoria K. Walker

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

Fair Comment

By Will Snell

How to build a public and political consensus for a fairer Britain

Bearly Politics

By The Bear

Welcome to Bearly Politics! I'm The Bear, your slightly exasperated guide to the strange world of modern politics. Here, I attempt to tackle the absurdities of power, with claws sharpened by satire and the occasional heavy paw of wit.

The Bear writes incisively and entertainingly on all aspects of the current political fiasco, mainly with a UK focus, but also reflecting on the global developments that inevitably impact Britain.

- Mark Braund

Dave Hill On London: Politics, Places, People

The politics, development and culture of the UK capital

Noa’s Writing

By Noa Smith

A collection of my writing. Find weekly poems and occasionally longer articles.

Truth Matters

By Martin McSweeney

I’m Martin McSweeney. A political commentator and content creator dedicated to the preservation of democracy and social justice.

For the Desk Drawer

By James Bloodworth

Essays, reviews and early access to my other stuff.

Thinking about...

By Timothy Snyder

Opening the future by understanding the past.

Progress and Poverty

By Progress & Poverty

Exploring the implications of Georgism in the modern world. Brought to you by the Center for Land Economics

The Dworkin Report

By Scott Dworkin

Insight into national politics and elections from a seasoned and fearless independent journalist, delivered to your inbox daily so you can stay inspired and informed—while you push back on Trump and corporate media.

The Planet 🌎

By 🌎 The Planet

Exploring our world's beauty and challenges through stories of nature, climate, and human resilience. Join our collective journey of hope and understanding.

inkjockey’s Substack

Thoughts to accompany The Writing Salon, the Behind The Spine podcast, and The End of the Line audio drama.

Sam Bright

Unmasking the populist elite.

GIRLS

By Freya India

Girlhood in the Modern World

Homi Hormasji