Independent Journalist Directory

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist best known for breaking the NSA mass surveillance story with Edward Snowden. Now publishes independently on Substack.

Investigative journalist and author, formerly of Rolling Stone, known for his sharp critiques of Wall Street and media institutions. Broke major stories on the Twitter Files.

Former New York Times editor and founder of The Free Press, covering stories on free speech, campus culture, and media bias from a liberal perspective.

Host of The Joe Rogan Experience, one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Covers a range of topics like politics, science, culture through interviews.

Legendary investigative journalist who exposed the My Lai massacre and Abu Ghraib. Now publishes independently on Substack, continuing his pursuit of national security stories.

Investigative journalist and co-founder of Drop Site News, formerly DC bureau chief at The Intercept and HuffPost. Covers Congress, foreign policy, and progressive politics.

British-American journalist and broadcaster, founder of Zeteo. Former MSNBC host known for combative interviewing style and coverage of politics and foreign policy.

Conservative commentator and author at The Daily Wire, known for his documentary "What Is a Woman?" and daily commentary on social and political issues.

Journalist, author, and founder of Public, covering homelessness, energy policy, and media accountability. TIME Magazine "Hero of the Environment" turned critic of progressive orthodoxy.

Journalist and author covering psychology, social science, and media criticism. Known for rigorous skepticism of popular narratives and in-depth reporting on gender medicine research.

Writer and podcaster covering race, culture, and politics from a liberal-skeptical perspective. Author of "The End of Race Politics" and host of the Conversations with Coleman podcast.

Independent journalist and host of Timcast IRL, one of YouTube's most-watched political commentary channels. Covers news, politics, and culture from a populist perspective.

Political writer and founder of The Weekly Dish. Former editor of The New Republic and early blogging pioneer, known for heterodox takes on American politics and culture.

Brown University economics professor and host of The Glenn Show, exploring race, politics, and social policy with a focus on honest, uncomfortable conversations.

Investigative journalist covering national security and intelligence. Formerly at The Intercept, known for publishing leaked government documents and FOIA-based reporting.

Investigative journalist at The Intercept specializing in money in politics, lobbying, and corporate influence. Publishes additional reporting independently on Substack.

Award-winning investigative journalist, author of "Blackwater" and "Dirty Wars," and co-founder of Drop Site News. Focuses on war, national security, and US foreign policy.

Investigative journalist and founder of The Lever, covering corporate power, political corruption, and economic inequality. Former speechwriter for Bernie Sanders.

Documentary filmmaker and journalist covering homelessness, drug policy, and housing in California. Known for on-the-ground reporting on urban crisis.

Tech journalist and founder of Platformer, covering Silicon Valley, social media platforms, and the intersection of technology and democracy.

Antitrust and monopoly policy researcher, author of "Goliath," and writer of the BIG newsletter covering corporate power and economic concentration.

Writer and academic covering education, politics, and culture from a left-wing perspective. Known for his critiques of progressive media and educational inequality.

Co-founder of Vox and writer of Slow Boring, covering politics and policy with a focus on pragmatic liberalism, housing, and economic growth.

Economist and writer of Noahpinion, covering economics, industrial policy, technology, and geopolitics with an empirical and optimistic perspective.

Co-host of Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar, offering independent populist commentary on politics and media free from corporate ownership.

Co-host of Breaking Points, covering politics from a right-wing populist perspective. Former White House correspondent and host at The Hill.

AI researcher and host of the Lex Fridman Podcast, known for long-form conversations with scientists, technologists, and political figures.

British comedian turned independent commentator, covering politics, media, and spirituality from a counter-establishment perspective on Rumble and YouTube.

Brown University economist and author, applying data-driven analysis to parenting, health, and education decisions. Writes the ParentData newsletter.

Science fiction author, journalist, and activist covering tech policy, digital rights, and the dangers of monopoly power. Writes the daily Pluralistic blog.