What is the Weekend Reccs?
The Weekend Reccs delivers original thoughts and curated links into your inbox every weekend, covering economics, politics, and just about everything else.
Who writes the Reccs?
My name is Harrison Satcher. At my day job I am a part of a team that applies data, behavioral insights, and entrepreneurial grit to make the world a better place under the guidance of Freakonomics’ Steve Levitt.
I studied economics and psychology while at Harvard, and continue to be very interested in both. When I was a kid I joined a program called Youth In Government through the YMCA, and ever since I have been incredibly passionate about civic life, politics, and the intricacies of good policymaking.
This newsletter is born of those experiences and passions. I may not have all the technical language of experts, but readers tell me they enjoy the range and deep curiosity I bring to each issue I write. I’ll hope you’ll join me in exploring those curiosities.
Why do I write the Weekend Reccs?
The Weekend Reccs started after I jammed too many friends’ inboxes with my thoughts and articles recommendations. After sending four emails to the same three people in one day, I took a good friend’s advice and started a weekly email with a few recommendations on good reads from the prior week’s news cycle.
As more people asked to receive the thread I began hosting it on Substack to simplify logistics and allow anyone to join.
Why should you subscribe?
Subscribers get great things to read in their inbox every weekend and join a community of thoughtful folks. We’d love to have you!
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Confirm: Confirm your subscription. You should have gotten an email — check your spam or “promotions” tab.
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Say hello: Send me an email and say hello! This will help make sure I don’t end up in your spam in the future. Also, I get one of the best feelings ever when I receive an email from a subscriber, whether it be with a suggested recommendation, some feedback on a previous post, or simply a hello. I read and respond to them all; don’t be bashful!
Socialize: Email not your thing? Still shoot me a quick note to keep me out of your spam and then come hang on Twitter.
Spelunk: If you’re too impatient to wait for next weekend, you can read the previous recommendations.
