"Whether you’re sweating it out during a heat wave, firmly planted in front of your air conditioner, sprawled out on a beach, or cowering inside during an unexpected thunderstorm, we think most summer experiences are enhanced by a good book." Read more in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/conversation...

And here is some work Tim has made for The Conversationalist!

“I am interested in how ideology manifests in our everyday life, and I often depict people and other animals contorted by the systems they inhabit, unaware of their condition."

Originally from The Netherlands, Tim uses architectural diagrams, psychological tests, and dog-breed charts to tell emotional narratives drawn from his own life.

Welcome back to our artist series where we highlight talented artists across the globe (many of whom we’ve worked with!). Meet Tim Enthoven, whose art builds a world between order and chaos.

"It’s a cliché to say America is a nation of immigrants, and not an entirely true one—it skates right over the indigenous inhabitants of this land, past and present, and the enslaved people who were forcibly brought to these shores." Read more in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/conversation...

Here are some stories you should give a sh*t about: 💥 Where Nigeria’s Potential Meets Its Reality 💥 How To Quit Doomscrolling When the World Is on Fire 💥 How to Present as Female During End Times 💥 “All the Horrors Imaginable” 💥 Book of the Month: “Don’t Let It Kill You” Links below ⬇️

"Engaging with collective power, it turns out, can be a powerful antidote to despair—whether that means learning about those who have made change before us, or getting involved in our communities here and now." Read more in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/conversation...

Founder @alindguzik.bsky.social's thoughts on AI:

“Sara’s in-depth reporting is heartbreaking to read—but shines a spotlight on crimes that must be exposed, and allows survivors to tell their own stories with agency." Read more in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/conversation...

Thank you to everyone who attended our second Conversation Club last week with @leilaseiitbek.bsky.social! Some takeaways from the event in case you missed it:

Need a new book rec? See what The Conversationalist staff has been reading. From "Against White Feminism" to "The Odyssey," there's something for everyone. 📚: bookshop.org/shop/Convo_ist

For our podcast season finale, founder @alindguzik.bsky.social reads her essay reflecting on her experience as a first-time expectant mother, and the surprising surge of hopefulness she experienced while pregnant with her daughter. Listen now 🎙️: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

"No matter what we’re covering, from global inequalities to personal triumphs, our goal is always to center underrepresented voices and highlight solutions—and, most importantly, to tell stories that foster hope, empathy, and community." Read more in our newsletter ✉️ ➡️ mailchi.mp/conversation...

How do you express care through food? Kovie Biakolo chats with food writers @aliciadkennedy.bsky.social and @bettina.bsky.social in our latest podcast about how food and care connect, dinner parties, and "girl dinner" being a form of self-care. Listen 🎙️: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

“I create something that reflects how I experience the world, and someone I don’t know encounters it and forms their own independent experience, bringing new feelings, ideas, or inspirations to it. Even rejection can be interesting.” - @marinebuffard.bsky.social

Originally from Paris, Marine uses art as a personal outlet to better understand her everyday experiences. But when someone else connects with a piece, rooted in her own personal outlook, she sees it as a beautiful coincidence.

Welcome back to our artist series where we highlight talented artists across the globe. Meet Marine Buffard @marinebuffard.bsky.social, who creates dreamlike art that utilizes fuzzy textures and soft colors. Her work blurs outlines and sparks the feeling of wandering inside a dream.

New podcast alert! 🚨 Executive Editor @ginamei.bsky.social reads "Who Throws a Shoe, Honestly?", an op-ed from our Soapbox column on why throwing shoes as a form of protest is due to make a comeback. Listen here 👞: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

"As many nations around the world are experiencing threats to their democracies, Nerima’s and Diana’s work serve as reminders of the way collective action can point us towards lasting change." Read more in our latest Conversationalist newsletter ✉️ ➡️ mailchi.mp/conversation...

New podcast alert! 🚨 Contributing Editor Kovie Biakolo speaks with educator Lisa Sibbett and author @priscadorcas.bsky.social about all things aunties, including who they are, how they show up, and why they're so important to our lives. Listen here ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

"Archives can be a means of preserving an accurate historical record and holding the media—and the government—to account." Read more in our latest Conversationalist newsletter by @mrsslrss ✉️ ➡️ mailchi.mp/conversation...

New podcast alert! 🚨 Writer Ana María Betancourt Ovalle reads her essay "Emergency Contact", exploring why friendships between immigrants often develop differently than friendships at home. Listen here ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

"You don't have to tolerate bad behavior in order to be loved." Founder of RAFT Indrani Goradia joins @alindguzik.bsky.social for a conversation about healing from generational trauma and breaking the cycle of abuse in our latest podcast. Listen here 🎙️: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

A History Lesson Through Samba: How samba schools in Brazil are teaching Black history through the parades at Carnival. Story by @nicolefroio.bsky.social. Read more ➡️ conversationalist.org/2026/03/20/s...

New podcast alert! 🚨 Journalist @katiedd.bsky.social reads "Meet the Anti-Fracking Nanas", her longform reported piece on why older women around the world are dedicating their golden years to leaving a better world behind. Listen here ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

"Curriculum for medical students—including in obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN)—currently contains zero required hours covering menopause, even though 50% of the population will go through it." Read more in our latest newsletter by @mrsslrss.bsky.social ✉️ ➡️ mailchi.mp/conversation...

Looking for a good book rec? We've got you covered. Here are our book recommendations for your next read. 📚: bookshop.org/shop/Convo_ist

"At age 50, people used to think menopause is dried up and over the hill. Age 50 is not the end. Age 50, you're at the top of your game." Everything You Need to Know About Perimenopause (w/ @drsophiayen.bsky.social) in our latest podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

New podcast alert! 🚨 Journalist Sara Cincurova reads her article "Motherhood on the Frontlines", sharing stories of the single mothers raising Ukraine's most vulnerable children amidst the ongoing war with Russia. Listen here ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...