Wide Awake with Gratitude

A Milestone and Our Heartfelt Thanks

Hi friends,

It’s been just a week since we launched on Substack, and thanks to you, we just surpassed 100 subscribers!

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for being one of the first to join this community. At a time when free speech is threatened by billionaire media monopolies, your early support for the independent voices on Wide Awake America means the world to me.

We launched Wide Awake America because enemies of democracy flood the public with lies and propaganda, while fact-checked truth is too often locked behind paywalls. As a former journalist, I believe everyone deserves free access to accurate information to counter the dangerous disinformation shaping our world.

That’s why this platform is free for all—no paywalls, no barriers.

That said, producing the show is a team effort that costs money each month. Editing, hosting, studio equipment, and other essentials add up quickly. That’s why I want to take a moment to celebrate those of you who have upgraded to paid subscriptions. Your support not only helps cover those monthly costs, but it also boosts the morale of everyone giving their time to this whole project. It says you value these conversations and want to keep them accessible to everyone.

So, thank you for reading, listening, leaving reviews, and sharing posts on your social media. Please keep the ideas and suggestions for future topics and guests.

With gratitude,
Nadine

P.S. Also, when we reach 100 paid subscribers, I’ll send a small thank-you gift to those who stepped up first to help make this possible!