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
The Art of Trumpflation.
March 21, 2026Explore the alarming rise in inflation driven by the recent PPI data, energy costs, and geopolitical tensions, signaling a potential economic crisis ahead.
The Iran War Could Wreck the Global Economy.
March 13, 2026The Iran war threatens the global economy, impacting energy, food, and financial systems while straining the U.S. fiscal policy in unprecedented ways.
BlackRocked.
March 12, 2026BlackRock’s private-credit halt highlights the risks of democratizing finance, echoing the pitfalls of 1920s stock-market speculation for small investors.
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
Rubio Sells the Empire.
February 23, 2026Marco Rubio’s defense of colonialism at the Munich Security Conference highlights the enduring imperial aspirations of the U.S. and Europe amid global geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises.
Are We Ready For This Class War?
February 19, 2026AI, crypto, and prediction markets herald a new class war driven by tech oligarchs, reshaping society and deepening inequality.
Progressive Spotlight: Analilia Mejia.
February 16, 2026Analilia Mejia, a progressive organizer, won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional district, challenging the notion that progressivism is limited to big cities.
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.