About the Essential Report
The Essential Report is a next-generation news publication that delivers agenda-free coverage of politics, business, tech, and culture in 60 seconds a day. Our mission is to rebuild trust in media by reporting the news the way it should be reported.
Our Four Pillars
Truth. We report what is, not what fits a narrative. Facts come first, opinions are clearly labeled, and we correct ourselves when we are wrong.
Optimism. The world is more hopeful than the headlines suggest. We highlight progress alongside problems, because both are real.
Love. We write for our readers, not at them. We treat every subject — and every reader — with respect and good faith.
Excellence. Every story is crafted to be the clearest, most useful version of itself. No filler, no clickbait, no compromise.
Founder
The Essential Report was founded by Ian Smith, Founder & CEO of Ideas, to build a publication worthy of the moment we are living through.
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— Ian Smith, Founder & CEO, Ideas