What’s The Decanter?
The Decanter is a weekly debrief of the endless stream of breaking headlines. Just as a decanter lets wine breathe and reveal its true character, this newsletter takes a step back, filtering through the constant flood of stories to offer a curated mix of the week’s top news, what we might have missed, and what’s worth keeping an eye on.
Every Sunday morning, you’ll get a synthesis and analysis of five news stories that didn’t get enough attention, but probably should have, and a short commentary on something I read, watched, heard, or witnessed that stuck with me.
It’s not breaking news. It’s not deep-dive analysis. It’s somewhere in the middle: clear, concise, and thoughtful commentary on what matters and why.
About Me
I’ve been following the news obsessively since I was a teenager, especially international affairs and the ripple effects they create across societies. In college, worked briefly as a journalist and never quite let go of that world.
I am currently based in San Francisco. When I’m not following the news, I’m probably out on a run or trying out a new NYT Cooking recipe.
This project is personal and long overdue. I’ve always wanted to find my way back to journalism, and this commentary space is my attempt to do so.
Any views expressed in this space are solely my own and do not reflect those of my current or former employers, or any institution I’ve been affiliated with.
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If this sounds like your kind of Sunday ritual, I hope you’ll subscribe. It’s free, it’s weekly, and it’s designed to help you make sense of the noise without (hopefully) overwhelming you.
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