Matthew Yglesias and Slow Boring: A Journey of Editorial Independence
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Today’s Success Story: Slow Boring
Author- Matthew Yglesias
Genre- Politics
Country- mostly in the United States but occasionally elsewhere
Subscribers- Over 106,000 subscribers [TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PAID SUBSCRIBERS]
Revenue- $800,000 (estimated)
Matthew Yglesias is an American blogger and journalist known for his writings on economics and politics.
Background: Yglesias has written for various publications like The American Prospect, The Atlantic, and Slate. He co-founded Vox in 2014 but left in 2020 to start the Substack newsletter Slow Boring.
Newsletter Focus: Slow Boring focuses on in-depth analysis of current affairs and major challenges, providing a unique lens on interconnections between various issues.
Transition to Substack: Yglesias moved to Substack to publish his newsletter, allowing him to have editorial independence and connect directly with his audience.
Expertise and Reputation: Yglesias has built a strong reputation as an expert in economics and politics through his extensive writing career and contributions to reputable publications.
Collaborative Efforts: Yglesias co-hosts the podcast "Bad Takes" with Laura McGann, discussing flawed arguments they encounter online.
Early Life and Education: Yglesias attended Harvard University, where he studied philosophy and served as the editor-in-chief of The Harvard Independent.
Career Path: Yglesias started blogging while in college and went on to work for The American Prospect, The Atlantic Monthly, ThinkProgress, and Slate before co-founding Vox.
Controversies: Yglesias has been involved in controversies related to his statements on the Dhaka garment factory collapse and his tweets regarding protests outside Tucker Carlson's house.
Book Author: Yglesias has authored a political nonfiction book titled "One Billion Americans: The Case for Thinking Bigger," which was released in 2020.
Political Views: Yglesias has been associated with "left-leaning neoliberalism" and has been both praised and criticized for his political positions, including his past support for military interventions.
Yglesias Award: Yglesias is recognized for his willingness to criticize his own side and take positions that may be unpopular among political allies, earning him nominations for the Yglesias Award.
Overall, Yglesias's success with the Slow Boring Newsletter stems from his expertise, reputation, and ability to provide thoughtful analysis on complex issues, along with his transition to Substack, which allows for greater editorial independence and direct engagement with his audience.
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