Max
Max is a political commentator and essayist who focuses on the intersection of American socioeconomic theory and politics in the modern era. He is the publisher of UNFTR Media and host of the popular Unf*cking the Republic podcast and YouTube channel. Prior to founding UNFTR, Max spent fifteen years as a publisher and columnist in the alternative newsweekly industry and a decade in terrestrial radio. Max is also a regular contributor to the MeidasTouch Network where he covers the U.S. economy.
Recent work from Max
Trump vs. Lula.
August 4, 2025Trump’s tariffs on Brazil, driven by personal vendettas, jeopardize U.S. economic interests and push Brazil towards China, threatening America's global economic dominance.
Stablecoin and the Stable Genius: Donald Trump’s Plan to be the Central Banker to the World.
August 1, 2025Congress recently passed a trio of cryptocurrency regulation acts that may fundamentally shift U.S. monetary authority from public to private hands. Very few in Congress appear to grasp the magnitude of this legislation as there was healthy bipartisan support for two of the three bills—the GENIUS Act & Clarity Act—but there was a deep divide on the third and most important bill, The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, which prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing retail stablecoins, thus opening the door for private stablecoin companies to usurp the Fed’s monetary authority. Behind the scenes, the Trump family has been building a crypto empire that centers around a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. Dollar that can be used to settle global transactions. The upshot: Congress has just given the Trump family the ability to act as the world’s de facto global currency reserve, and the opportunity to become the wealthiest family in the world.
Income Inequality in the U.S.
July 24, 2025Explore the roots and impact of income inequality in the U.S., and understand why most Americans struggle financially amid economic changes and policy shifts.
Rashed Mian
Rashed Mian is the managing editor of the award-winning News Beat podcast and co-founder of the newly launched Free The Press (FTP) Substack newsletter. Throughout his career, he has reported on a wide range of issues, with a particular focus on civil liberties, systemic injustice and U.S. hegemony.
Recent work from Rashed Mian
NYC Dem Voters Call Gaza a Genocide, Embrace Mamdani’s Pro-Palestine Politics
July 30, 2025A new Data For Progress poll found NYC Democratic primary voters overwhelmingly support Zohran Mamdani’s pro-Palestine views and cost-of-living policies.
Progressive Spotlight: Francesca Fiorentini.
July 25, 2025The host of ‘The Bitchuation Room’ has found power in comedy—making politics more ‘sustainable’ for her while informing an ever-growing audience.
Israel’s Deliberate Starvation Campaign Kills Palestinians as World Watches
July 23, 2025Palestinians face death whether seeking aid at militarized distribution sites or starving in the streets under Israel’s blockade.
Christopher Twarowski
Christopher Twarowski is editor in chief of award-winning social justice podcast News Beat and co-founder of Substack newsletter Free The Press (FTP). He has also written for the financial and metro desks of The Washington Post. He strives to shine a light on under-reported issues and communities and spark positive change. Follow him on X @investigations1.