3 Newsletters Worth Reading in June 2026
by Tobi · June 12, 2026
With this series I want to read many new newsletters and share the ones I actually enjoy and keep reading.
The Forbidden Files
By ixcarus · Substack
This newsletter is nothing new or niche, but wow is it good.
If you've ever gone down a rabbit hole about why people behave the way they do, and came out the other side wanting more, this is your newsletter. The Forbidden Files delivers psychology, neuroscience, and human behavior breakdowns without the self-help fluff. No motivational quotes over sunset photos. Just mechanisms.
He (or whoever writes this) writes about abstract things like spirituality so logically that you get why this is connected with science.
Recent posts have covered topics like the conscious-subconscious divide in decision-making and how to read people beyond what they're actually saying. It's the kind of content that makes you pause mid-scroll and rethink a conversation you had two weeks ago.
Who it's for: Anyone who wants to understand why they (and everyone around them) do what they do.
DealBook
By Andrew Ross Sorkin · The New York Times
DealBook has been around for years, and there's a reason it's still the go-to morning briefing for anyone paying attention to markets, deals, and power. Andrew Ross Sorkin and his team break down the biggest stories in business and finance before you've finished your first coffee.
What makes it stand out is the editorial lens. This isn't a feed of headlines — it's a curated, opinionated take on what actually matters. Recent editions covered everything from Anthropic's rise past OpenAI in valuation to prediction market regulation and the memory chip boom. If something is moving money or shaping policy, DealBook is probably already on it.
Who it's for: Founders, investors, and anyone who wants to understand the business world without reading five different sources.
Ness Labs
By Anne-Laure Le Cunff · nesslabs.com
Anne-Laure doesn't write every week, but when I get that mail, I know I need to read it.
She is a neuroscientist at King's College London, the author of Tiny Experiments, and a former Google executive — and she writes like someone who actually cares about making complex research accessible. Ness Labs is a newsletter that sits at the intersection of neuroscience, creativity, and mindful productivity.
What I appreciate most is the framework-driven approach. Recent articles explored the "Illusion of Clarity" — how to test whether you truly understand something — and the "Gut Decision Matrix" for knowing when to trust instinct versus intuition. It's research-backed without being academic, and practical without being shallow. Over 100,000 readers seem to agree.
Who it's for: Knowledge workers, creators, and lifelong learners who want evidence-based strategies instead of hustle culture platitudes.