Substacks recommended by Academy of Ideas

Recommended by Academy of Ideas

Paul Embery

Scribblings on working-class politics and culture by a (proudly anti-woke) socialist and trade unionist

Winston Marshall

dare to think - the writings, music and podcasts of Winston Marshall

What a piece of Work is Man!

By Norman Lewis

A celebration of humanity as the planet’s history-making, problem-solving subjects.

The Free Mind

By Laura Dodsworth

Laura Dodsworth's substack for free minds. Focussing on culture, politics, critical thinking, media, gender, free speech and freethinking.

A long-time speaker at the Battle of Ideas festival, Laura Dodsworth's writing is a must for all freedom lovers.

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Scottish Union for Education

Education Not Indoctrination

Andrew Doyle

Reflections on politics, culture and the arts

Comedy Unleashed Stuff

Comedy Comedy Stuff

Not just a good laugh - Comedy Unleashed challenges the comedy scene to take freedom seriously.

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OUTPOST

By Outpost Studios

Podcasts, current affairs & Original documentaries exclusive to Substack.

James Esses

Fighting back against the ideological capture of society - one article at a time.

Letters on Liberty writer James Esses is a must read for anyone interested in understanding the gender wars.

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Roots & Wings with Frank Furedi

An alternative to the infantilised & narcissistic turn of Western Culture

Professor Frank Furedi provides essential insights into the key battlegrounds for freedom and democracy.

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Matt Goodwin

Politics analysed differently

The Knight Report by Stephen Knight

Sceptical thought and defence of free speech. Podcasts, reporting and video.

Captain Swing

By Brian Denny

Musings about radical figures and revolutionary events

The Flying Frisby

By Dominic Frisby

Market commentary, opinion and more from Dominic Frisby. All with a massive libertarian bias. Lots on gold, silver and bitcoin. Put your email in the box below & get a free copy of my report, How to Invest in Gold.

The Ruffian

By Ian Leslie

Ian Leslie picks out the most important, interesting and beautiful signals from the noise.

Inspecting Gender

By Genspect

Subscribe here for a thoughtful look at gender and country-specific news about Genspect's work!

L'esprit de l'escalier

By Dolan Cummings

Essays looking behind and beyond the long shadow of the 20th century

Essays looking behind and beyond the long shadow of the 20th century - a must read from one of our favourite writers.

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The Black Jacobin

By Ralph Leonard

All that exists deserves to perish

One of our favourite speakers and writers, Ralph Leonard's writing on freedom is essential reading.

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