Does anyone have any travel tips for the European city "Bruges"??? Going next week for our first trip alone since having a baby 2.5 years ago! Currently, our only plans are to sleep in and look at photos of our daughter on our phones. Would love to do more than that...

This week on my newsletter, What's Left? I interviewed a hero of mine @georgemonbiot.bsky.social! We cover money/power, poshos in Westminster, participatory democracy, Brexit, Trump, naked mole rats and (because I'm so nosy!) his early dating life. Read/watch: amyhoggart.substack.com/p/george-mon...

When Jeffrey Epstein thinks *you're* the scumbag.

The more I hear about this guy Epstein, the less I like him. Anyone else feel the same??? Something off about him

I *know* this is not The Big Takeaway from the Epstein emails. But how many powerful men are barely able to string a sentence together over email will never fail to fill me with irrational fury

Seems like as good a day as any to talk about how disgusting @telegraphnews.bsky.social is. I still remember when it was a (right-wing but still) reputable paper. The only thing more embarrassing than the people who read the Telegraph are the people who write/edit it.

What does it take to win? Our campaigns coordinator Eric Thurm knows! From field leading Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign to organizing for workers' rights with NWU, Eric's experience demonstrates the power of meaningful connections. @amyhoggart.bsky.social

Had such a great time interviewing a Buddhist meditation teacher about her radical politics this week! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/adriana-di...

Out of nowhere, my two-year-old has started calling banana chips “banana dongs”. I’ve also started doing this now and will never go back.

Zohran Mamdani's victory is so important and could be a great playbook for the left. I interviewed writer and Mamdani campaign organiser, Eric Thurm, about how they pulled it off. Read our conversation here! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/eric-thurm-writer-zohran-mamdani

Listen, I WAS getting on with @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social while we were talking about his politics. Things only deteriorated when he mentioned his bagpipes and I forgot to lie. Next time I'll pretend I'm a fan. Read/watch/hear our (mostly nice) chat here! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/alastair-c...

New Yorkers! Vote!!!!!! But! Not for this guy. I interviewed Curtis Sliwa in 2023 and I will never get some of the things he said to me out of my head. www.youtube.com/watch?v=blkC...

This week I talk to @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social about his personal politics. Alastair claims to be more left-wing than people realise and addresses accusations of making "porn for centrist dads” (not my words, not my image!) Read/watch/ listen here! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/alastair-c...

I interviewed activist @jesscraven101.bsky.social about her left-wing politics. We covered people’s movements, leftist purity culture, the fight to save American democracy and also, tea. Read and subscribe for free weekly conversations with people on the left! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/the-person...

This book-on-a-train-with-a-cup-of-tea traveller is facing their first long drive alone tomorrow. What do I do with my ears??? Any podcast recs so gratefully received!! I’m looking for an audio book or podcast so good it’ll make me want to extend my journey…

For the Americans: NO KINGS! And for the Brits: no Duke of York, no Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, no Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, no Earl of Inverness and no Baron Killyleagh!! www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Out of nowhere last week, my mum’s Alexa suddenly stopped calling her “Alyson” and started calling her “Haunted House”. WTF? Is this a weird amazon Halloween thing we don’t get? She really doesn’t like it, no matter how much it makes me laugh.

Opinion | Liberals say they are tolerant. So why are they so intolerant of Hitler?

I’m so tired of this dance. MANY Republicans: *do a Nazi thing* Normal people: So you’re Nazis, we can all clearly see that now, right? MR: But ARE we? What if Hitler stands for Handsome Intelligent Talented Loving Ethical Rascals, ever think of THAT, lib? Tee hee! Media: Why are Dems the worst?

Did you know that the patriarchy harms men first and white supremacy hurts white people first?? 🤯 Read or watch my conversation with @desireebstephens.substack.com to find out how! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/the-person...

What a joy and privilege to interview @arusbridger.bsky.social this week... We talk about his “woolly liberalism”, the phone hacking scandal, Osama bin Laden AND the upcoming ITV drama about his work!

you want to celebrate British culture but you also call English a 'rip off' degree. for goodness sake. nothing these people say is credible.

Today, I made a post people thought they understood, but maybe didn't understand, and it brought me joy. Also subscribe to @amyhoggart.bsky.social 's substack, What's Left.

I don't normally swear this much but it was a shit summer! Do read the Substack if get the chance

Had a great chat with @athenakugblenu.bsky.social about her personal politics! We covered Starmer pulling us into lakes, English people not knowing anything much about England, and why you can put her vegan food on the meaty BBQ. Read/subscribe for free here! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/athena-kug...

I took a break from Bluesky, but @amyhoggart.bsky.social didn't take a break from writing. Check out the latest "What's Left" with Jordan Klepper as the guest- amyhoggart.substack.com/p/jordan-kle...

This week on What's Left? I interview @thedailyshow.com correspondent @jordanklepper.bsky.social hot off his recent Emmy win! We discuss Trump rallies, MAGA membership, getting arrested and being mistaken for one another. Read/watch/subscribe/appreciate here! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/jordan-kle...

Had fun interviewing @daniellemoodie.bsky.social about her personal politics and the state of the left! She's super knowledgeable and passionate. Read or watch our interview here: amyhoggart.substack.com/p/the-person... And subscribe for weekly conversations with folk on the left!

Super fun conversation. I hope you’ll check it out.

This week on What's Left, I had a great time criticising The West Wing with leftist screenwriter @josholson.bsky.social! Josh also teaches us how to sneak communist ideas into Hollywood scripts and I promise to help you talk like Obama (if you pay me): open.substack.com/pub/amyhogga...

In this week's leftist interview, I talk to Noam Bar-Zemer about solar, fridge magnets and renouncing his Israeli citizenship. Not to be missed if you don't mind me saying amyhoggart.substack.com/p/noam-bar-z...

This week, I interviewed @peltzmadeline.bsky.social about the far-right online, Charlie Kirk and young women and her identity as an anti-Zionist Jew 🧡 amyhoggart.substack.com/p/madeline-p... Subscribe for free weekly chats with interesting people on the Left!

Last night, I had to spend nearly an hour evilling all the women pushing in front of me in the queue at the Hampstead Ladies’ Pond. Currently on a train evilling the guy in front watching TV on his phone without headphones. I am so passive-aggressive and English that my eyes are now hurt.

I think the Scots & the Canucks do it the best. @amyhoggart.bsky.social #2017Throwback #FullFrontal

Mystery solved thanks to @lilbonax.bsky.social! @amyhoggart.bsky.social created this brilliant piece for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee in 2017. Here is the full segment. youtu.be/3pbTmXsfiYk?...

Guys, be real... how are you actually doing Bluesky?? Have you picked THIS place as where you post and forgot the rest? Or have you decided to post absolutely everything across absolutely every single platform? I miss old Twitter.

Best of the merciless @amyhoggart.bsky.social #Throwback #FullFrontal youtu.be/PxCMZaYJNRk...

that's one of my best friends and i'm in awe of all the work he does 🙏

This week's conversation was with Eric Thurm! Mostly about the Zohran campaign which he describes as an "MLM that's not about robbing people". amyhoggart.substack.com/p/eric-thurm...

I had such a great chat with activist and educator Tirrea Billings this week! We talked about grassroots lobbying and the importance of local activism and centring the stories of those affected: amyhoggart.substack.com/p/tirrea-bil...

But do people know THIS about Zohran Mamdani?????

One year of Labour! Well. What are we all thinking!?! I asked Sheeps' Liam Williams whether he celebrated Starmer's win like his Dad celebrated Blair's (by napping). amyhoggart.substack.com/p/liam-willi...

There’s a direct correlation between how overwhelmed I feel about the world and how much nostalgia TV I watch. Anyway, just decided to restart Ally McBeal.

My little leftist heart has been so buoyed by the NYC primary this week. But in my quest to hear from all over the left, my interview this week is with a real legacy Dem, Sidney Blumenthal! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/sidney-blu...

I had so much fun talking to @emmaburnell.bsky.social about Greenham Common, Dirty Dancing and Slimming World this week! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/emma-burne...

This is so heartbreaking and so important to listen to: www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...