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
InDeFLATION.
September 13, 2026Explore the impact of rising inflation on the global economy and how recent economic policies are driving us toward a potential crisis. Understand the implications now.
Scott Bessent Can’t Stop Failing.
September 11, 2026Scott Bessent’s tenure as Treasury Secretary is marked by arrogance and failures, leading to increased market skepticism and economic challenges.
Hillbilly Hypocrite.
September 8, 2026JD Vance’s new child care rule favors married couples, undermining single parents and exacerbating inequality while reflecting conservative hypocrisy.
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
Democratic Voters Are Done With Lies.
September 3, 2026Democratic voters are increasingly disillusioned with the party’s support for Israel, signaling major shifts ahead in the 2028 presidential primary landscape.
Biden White House Finally Gets Its Wish.
August 27, 2026Israel’s new ‘investigation’ into the killing of Hind Rajab and her family raises concerns about accountability and the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Trump, Capitalism & the Decline of Empire.
August 13, 2026Trump himself is the living embodiment of the American Empire—bloated, arrogant, reckless, and cartoonishly corrupt. So it’s no surprise the Empire is declining under his watch.
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.