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Culture Study is for people who want to think more about the culture that surrounds them.
“Culture” can expand to include pretty much anything. Politics can be culture, celebrity can be culture, tourism and feminism and consumerism and work practices — all culture. Sometimes I’ll write things that take weeks to research and report. Sometimes I’ll do Q&As with my other favorite cultural thinkers. The beauty of a newsletter is that I can still write about things even if I can’t think of a headline that will perform well on social media and you can decide — instead of an algorithm — whether or not it’s interesting to you.
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Hi Substack Readers — if you haven’t heard yet…..Culture Study is now on Patreon! Here’s everything you need to know about the move! If you haven’t already made the move, please search your email for “Claim your free months” for a link to help you switch over your subscription. Nearly 40% of you have already moved, and I’m so grateful for you.
Big News: Culture Study is Moving to Patreon!
After five years here on Substack, the Culture Study newsletter and podcast are moving to Patreon. You’ve all helped make Culture Study one of the good places on the internet, and I am endlessly grateful for you — and can’t wait to keep building our community over there. So why is Culture Study moving? Wow do I have reasons! And you can read all about them over on Patreon.
What Kin-Building Actually Looks Like
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What Kin-Building Actually Looks Like
Over 42 million people in the United States rely on federal food assistance — that’s ONE OUT OF EVERY EIGHT PEOPLE. And that assistance is poised to disappear on November 1st because of the ongoing government shutdown. Food banks around the country are bracing themselves for unprecedented need — and we can help them *right now* to help meet that need.
Friday Thread: What Do You Accidentally Know a Lot About?
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Friday Thread: What Do You Accidentally Know a Lot About?
Today’s Friday Thread prompt comes from Culture Study reader Jordan, who asks: What do you accidentally know a lot about? How did you come by your expertise? I feel like all of my answers are weird because I know a lot about a lot of niche areas because….I was writing a journalistic feature about that thing? That’s how I learned so much about Chip & Joan…
That's a Rich Text (2025 Edition)
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That's a Rich Text (2025 Edition)
This week’s episode of The Culture Study Podcast is all about HOW ALL OUR CLOTHES BECAME GEAR — a special crossover episode with Articles of Interest’s Avery Trufelman. We talk about outdoor gear, the lack of plus size gear, how everything connects back to the military, zippers, and so much more — it’s a real delight. Listen here! What’s a Rich Text? Anything you could talk about — and write about — for days.
Definitive Media Texts of Your Micro-Generation
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Definitive Media Texts of Your Micro-Generation
Before we do the thread, I wanted to draw your attention to a fundraiser for Gaza Families recovering in the aftermath of the ceasefire — it’s run by Culture Study reader Cathy Hsu, and you can read all about it here (please share, too!). She’s working directly with specific families in need of aid. You can donate directly through Venmo (cathshoe) or Pa…