Based in the UK, so I won’t subscribe, but the problems you describe are familiar in the UK. Fortunately independents such as Byline Times are fighting back. I wish you well in your efforts to provide real news - America desperately needs it.
Ah, this is painful to read. You and Leah have done such amazing work. I’d been getting a weird vibe from OPB lately but couldn’t put my finger on it. Thanks for pulling back the curtain. And welcome to Substack!
Ooof. This made me feel a LOT of things. Good for you Ryan. Rooting for you. Those of us who have been bruised by the bosses do eventually find a community of good people still working in media. Or we decide to become bosses!! And I believe segments of the public will still support good journalism.
Would love to subscribe but substack platforms too many nazis so if you used an alternative platform I’d be in.
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/feb/07/revealed-how-substack-makes-money-from-hosting-nazi-newsletters
Maybe the echo chamber of Bluesky would feel safer for you
Based in the UK, so I won’t subscribe, but the problems you describe are familiar in the UK. Fortunately independents such as Byline Times are fighting back. I wish you well in your efforts to provide real news - America desperately needs it.
I'm in 👍
Thank you so much!
Would love to subscribe but I’m out of reasons not to subscribe oops just subscribed
Ah, this is painful to read. You and Leah have done such amazing work. I’d been getting a weird vibe from OPB lately but couldn’t put my finger on it. Thanks for pulling back the curtain. And welcome to Substack!
Thank you for the kind welcome, Shasta! I hope you're doing well.
Ooof. This made me feel a LOT of things. Good for you Ryan. Rooting for you. Those of us who have been bruised by the bosses do eventually find a community of good people still working in media. Or we decide to become bosses!! And I believe segments of the public will still support good journalism.
I think you're absolutely right, Florangela!
Definitely confusing to see the derision of Bari Weiss while asking people to fund her platform. There are so many other options.
Substack doesn’t have anything to do with Bari Weiss.