Popular Information is written by Judd Legum, a former ThinkProgress editor, and has established itself as one of the most impactful independent political newsletters around. It does original investigative journalism — the kind that large media organisations are doing less of — and it consistently breaks stories that get picked up widely.
What to Expect
Deep investigative pieces on corporate accountability, political advertising, lobbying, and the gap between politicians’ stated positions and their actions. Legum is particularly good at following the money and exposing the pressure campaigns that influence corporate and political behaviour. Issues are well-sourced and meticulously documented.
Who It’s For
Readers who want political journalism that goes beyond horse-race coverage and actually holds people accountable. Popular Information leans left but the methodology is rigorous — the reporting stands up even when the conclusions are uncomfortable.
Frequency: Several times per week