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
What Will the Next Bailout Look Like?
April 28, 2026Explore the ongoing financial consequences of bailouts, the hollowing out of the U.S. economy, and the looming challenges ahead under current policies.
How Trump Is Making Us Dumber.
April 23, 2026How Trump’s chaotic influence impacts our attention spans, education, and critical thinking, while private credit struggles threaten the economy.
Trump Is Ruining the U.S. Economy
April 21, 2026Explore the impact of the Trump administration on the U.S. economy, highlighting inflation, tariffs, and the global energy crisis amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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
Genocide Enablers Get Their Way.
April 23, 2026Seven Democrats, including Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, voted against measures to rein in Israel despite its genocide of Palestinians and incessant attacks on neighboring countries.
Dems Ceded Anti-War Politics to Tucker Carlson. Now He’s Winning.
April 12, 2026We warned last year that the newly independent Tucker Carlson was on the rise. His influence has only grown since.
The People Behind Trump’s Shameful War Of Choice
March 26, 2026A lot of people are to blame for this disastrous war with Iran including Trump himself, Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth, among others.
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.