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Off The Fence

By The Fence Magazine

A weekly newsletter comprising features, deep-dives, tips, investigations and gossip from the The Fence Magazine.

Spice

- Ian Leslie

Granted

By Adam Grant

Adam Grant’s newsletter on psychology and work, delivered to over 250,000 readers.

Rethink with Rachel

By Rachel Botsman

Rethink is a place for curious minds & lifelong learners. Every week, I share an idea I hope will make you think differently. (Plus, deep dives into BIG trust issues). Read by business leaders, creatives, & thinkers in 120+ countries

Bitesized wisdom and provocations with a focus on the science of trust.

- Ian Leslie

Interintellect

interintellect.com

A reliably stimulating list of reading suggestions.

- Ian Leslie

Comment is Freed

By Sam Freedman

Politics, policy analysis, and foreign affairs from Sam and Lawrence Freedman

Two Freedmans for the price of one: politics and policy wonkery plus geopolitical strategy, always lucidly written.

- Ian Leslie

The Debatable Land

By Alex Massie

Politics, culture, and history from Scotland, the UK and beyond

Astute analysis of Scottish, British and US politics with a rich historical perspective.

- Ian Leslie

Adjacent Possible

By Steven Johnson

A newsletter from author Steven Johnson exploring where good ideas come from—and how to keep them from turning against us.

Stimulating reflections on technology, history and creativity from one of the smartest thinkers and best writers around.

- Ian Leslie

Wrong Side of History

By Ed West

It's Ed West's sub stack

Elegant and witty takes on cultural politics with an historical perspective.

- Ian Leslie

The Common Reader

By Henry Oliver

Essays for interesting people about talent, literature, and biography. I help you to make the most of your reading. "One of my favourite Substacks." Helen Lewis

A stimulating mixture of literature and ideas from Henry Oliver.

- Ian Leslie