The Journeyman
Marlon Weems, Egberto Willies, Claudia Sahm, Shari Dunn, Deidre Keller, Turney DuffA newsletter focused on the intersection of American culture, politics, and growing up Black in the South.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 343 | Founded | 6 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
thejourneyman.substack.comLatest Issues
The Oil Shock Isn’t About Oil Anymore
Disruptions at Russian and Middle Eastern refineries are reducing global refined-fuel output. U.S. refineries are operating at full capacity to help absorb the shock. Diesel and gasoil margins remain unusually high. Black Sea attacks...
The Journeyman Unfiltered: Greg Thomas — Breaking Barriers, Making Believers, and Who Gets Remembered
In this edition of The Journeyman Unfiltered, Marlon Weems sits down with Greg Thomas, the first Black starting quarterback in University of Arkansas history and author of No Doubting Thomas: The Hawg Whisperer and #Making Believers. What b...
The Bond Market Is Sending AI a Warning
I’m putting this out as a Hillcrest Strategies Rapid Response Note because I think the bond-market move we’re seeing now deserves attention before the full implications are clear.
These notes flag developments that may become much larger...
Farm Bankruptcies Are Rising Again. Tariffs Are Making It Worse.
Editor’s Note: This is part of a new Hillcrest Strategies format we’re calling Rapid Response Notes—short, data-driven analysis for developments that deserve more context than a social media post, but don’t require a full research report....
Cooling Inflation. Softening Labor. A Fed With No Easy Answers.
Recent economic data show that the U.S. economy is moving into a more complex period. Inflation has dropped a lot since its 2022 peak, but it is still present. The job market, which stayed strong after the pandemic, is now showing mo...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The Journeyman.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 83 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #196 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Storyteller. Former Wall Street executive. Independent journalist. Explaining how markets, money, media, and power shape everyday life.
A political activist, author, blogger, radio show host, business owner, software developer, web designer, and mechanical engineer. He's a Progressive whose favorite phrase is “political involvement should be a requirement for citizenship.”
Founder of Sahm Consulting, former Federal Reserve and White House economist.
Shari Dunn, author of Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work (by Harper Business 2/25/25), is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, and adjunct professor.
Social
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for The Journeyman?
You can find recent issues that have been published by The Journeyman on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does The Journeyman have?
To see how many people subscribe to The Journeyman, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in The Journeyman?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Journeyman as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like The Journeyman?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact The Journeyman using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to The Journeyman?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The Journeyman. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact The Journeyman?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.