A cultural history newsletter that picks one joke or stock character per issue, quotes its source, and traces how the joke reflected American social history. The writing is witty and literate, with original argument about the cultural meanings behind familiar punchlines.
Website: https://www.imightaswellexplainthejoke.com/
Nelson George's newsletter covers Black music, Black culture and American society through personal essays, interviews and reflections on figures like D'Angelo and Saul Williams. Readers get an insider's perspective from a long-time critic and filmmaker on his own projects and the artists he has known.
The American Bystander is a satirical humor magazine offering comic poems, political satire, and cartoons. Readers get sharp, playful parody of American culture and current politics, plus news about its contributors and print subscriptions.
A personal newsletter mixing first-person essays on faith, identity and belonging with commentary on American politics and culture. Issues cover topics like transracial adoption, immigration and labor markets, and how cognitive dissonance shapes our political narratives.
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