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 Unstoppable Donald John.
February 2, 2026Is Trump unstoppable? With courts and Congress in his pocket, he’s defying every norm. But his tariff wars might destroy the dollar—and his regime with it.
Little Marco’s Coup D’Etat.
February 2, 2026The U.S. military kidnapped Venezuela’s president without legal authority. This isn’t about oil or drugs—it’s about the petrodollar and destroying Cuba.
The BRICS Unit.
January 26, 2026India’s BRICS leadership aims to create a new global payment system to challenge U.S. dollar dominance, leveraging digital currencies and gold-backed stability.
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
Progressive Spotlight: Michelle Wu.
January 30, 2026Progressive Michelle Wu’s Boston mayoral victory shows that bold, transformative policies can win and deliver real change against well-funded political establishments.
Gaza Experiment: From Genocide to Disaster Capitalism
January 29, 2026Jared Kushner unveiled plans to transform Gaza into a neoliberal experiment, rebranding disaster capitalism as “peace implementation.”
America the Illusion: What Venezuela Operation Reveals
January 16, 2026America’s mythology of freedom and democracy has always masked imperial extraction. The Venezuela operation reveals how the illusion is finally collapsing—and what comes next.
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.
Recent work from Christopher Twarowski
Progressive Spotlight: David Dayen.
August 15, 2025David Dayen runs progressive news outlet The American Prospect and strives to confront, expose, and rectify abuses of power by the people, policies, and politics most consequential to everyday Americans, and democracy overall.