Uncertain Things

Publicly listed emails

misha@withmisha.com

uncertain@substack.com

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An October 8 Evolution (w/ Josh Szeps)

October 09, 2026

Josh Szeps, Australian broadcaster and the host of the fantastic podcast Uncomfortable Conversations, joins us IRL in a noisy Israeli restaurant in New York City — on the anniversary of October 7 — to discuss the evolution of his thinking on Israel and Anti-Semitism. Come for the reflections on Zionism, stay for the disagreements, interruptions, and cheap shots at Australia.In this episode :-Words to retire & our nostalgic media loyalties [0:00-9:19]-The Culture War and leaving the ABC [9:20...

Why Everyone Hates Capitalism (w/ Kevin D. Williamson)

October 04, 2026

Writer, The Dispatch national correspondent, and Econ-turned-English major Kevin D. Williamson joins us to discuss the question: Why does everyone hate capitalism these days (and whether it’s all just middle class whinging)?-The companies that give capitalism a bad name [2:01-7:59]-The neat things about capitalism [8:00-15:02]-Zooming into American culture and inequality [15:03-27:31]-Why do we care so much about inequality? [27:32-38:04]-The case for subsidizing healthcare—and not [38:05-50:...

Yes, In Your Backyard (w/ Yoni Appelbaum)

August 11, 2026

Yoni Appelbaum — historian and deputy executive editor at The Atlantic — joins us to talk about his latest book, Stuck: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity. This is a classic Vanessa & Adaam convo…not only do we cover housing, NIMBYs, and the lunacies of Progressive governance, we also touch on America’s can-move spirit, the Abundance movement, what left-leaning cities get right (yes, there are some things), and what Mayor Mamdani means for New York....

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How do I get in touch with Uncertain Things?

Uncertain Things is hosted by Adaam James Levin-Areddy and Vanessa M. Quirk. Its publicly listed emails are misha@withmisha.com and uncertain@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Uncertain Things?

The publicly listed emails for Uncertain Things: misha@withmisha.com and uncertain@substack.com.

How many listeners does Uncertain Things have?

Podseeker estimates Uncertain Things reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Uncertain Things?

Uncertain Things typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established journalists, authors, historians, political analysts, international-affairs commentators, and podcast hosts with relevant expertise and a distinctive point of view. Common among recent guests: Published books; Prominent journalism or editorial positions; Hosts or creators of established podcasts and audio documentaries. Recent guests include Yoni Appelbaum, John Aziz, and Mike Pesca.

How hard is it to get booked on Uncertain Things?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Uncertain Things cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Political Analysis, Geopolitics, Foreign Policy, and Urban Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.