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My goal with WTFJHT has always been to help people establish a better relationship with the news. Offering an audio option fits that mission. And it’s also something readers have told me they’ve wanted.
So this week I reintroduced the WTFJHT audio edition.
So this week I reintroduced the WTFJHT audio edition.
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Programming note: I’m taking next week off for my own August recess (e.g. family vacation) so WTFJHT will be paused until Monday, August 18. While I’m out, take care of yourself, touch some grass, avoid doomscrolling, yada yada yada. I’ll see you on the 18th. -MATT
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Programming note: I’m taking next week off for my own August recess (e.g. family vacation) so WTFJHT will be paused until Monday, August 18. While I’m out, take care of yourself, touch some grass, avoid doomscrolling, yada yada yada. I’ll see you on the 18th. -MATT
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📍 The Pinboard: A few select, anonymous responses to my question about how WTFJHT readers are feeling now that the government is essentially disappearing people to a Salvadoran prison and how Trump says he wants to send “homegrown” American criminals there next.
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📍 The Pinboard: A few select, anonymous responses to my question about how WTFJHT readers are feeling now that the government is essentially disappearing people to a Salvadoran prison and how Trump says he wants to send “homegrown” American criminals there next.
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Hello. It’s been 8+ years.
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Okay, so we’re about halfway through 2025, 141 days into Trump’s second term, and roughly 10% through his final presidency – so naturally, it’s time for the first-ever WTFJHT Member Appreciation Week!
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Okay, so we’re about halfway through 2025, 141 days into Trump’s second term, and roughly 10% through his final presidency – so naturally, it’s time for the first-ever WTFJHT Member Appreciation Week!
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Time for another “Farewell Feedback” round-up where departing readers share their honest reasons for unsubscribing and stepping away from the WTFJHT newsletter. What stands out to you the most?
WTFJHT kept me informed without being overwhelmed the first go.
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WTFJHT kept me informed without being overwhelmed the first go.
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I’ve relied on it for years now to help me keep balanced. This week it’s a life saver.
💌✂️ Farewell feedback: A look at why readers broke up with WTFJHT recently. While some left, I'm glad you're here.
tl;dr Too many emails generally, too much chaos, and not enough mental bandwidth.
tl;dr Too many emails generally, too much chaos, and not enough mental bandwidth.
April 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
💌✂️ Farewell feedback: A look at why readers broke up with WTFJHT recently. While some left, I'm glad you're here.
tl;dr Too many emails generally, too much chaos, and not enough mental bandwidth.
tl;dr Too many emails generally, too much chaos, and not enough mental bandwidth.