Print media was once the pride of all countries across the globe. But now digital media has taken over the print to consume news, politics and entertainment news in their country. In this blog we have compiled a list of top ten news and politics magazines in the USA.
Most Influential News and Politics Magazine in USA
In no specific order, here is the detailed list of the magazines in the US.
New Yorker – It is an American weekly magazine that was started as a weekly in 1925. It has a total circulation of 1,231,715 as of December 2019. According to Pew Research, 77 percent of The New Yorker’s audience hold left-of-center political values, while 52 percent of those readers hold “consistently liberal” political values. New age customers can download The New Yorker App for free from the app store.
The Economist – Founded in 1843, the Economist is an international weekly newspaper magazine-format and published digitally that is best known for its coverage of politics and current affairs. Since its inception, the Economist has supported radical centrism, favouring policies and governments that maintain centrist politics. It has a total subscription of 1.6 million as of December 2019. The Economist’s primary focus is world events, politics and business.
National Review Magazine – This magazine was founded in 1955 by the author William F. Buckley Jr, it has a total circulation of 75,000. The editorial magazine focuses on news and commentary pieces on political, social, and cultural affairs. The magazine has been described as “the bible of American conservatism.”
National Enquirer – Founded in 1962, National Enquirer has a total circulation of 265,000. As of April 18, 2019, The Washington Post reported that the National Enquirer was being sold for $100 million to James Cohen, CEO of Hudson Group.
Newsweek – This is an American weekly news magazine founded in 1933. According to Wikipedia, Newsweek was acquired by The Washington Post Company in 1961, under whose ownership it remained until 2010.
Mother Jones – Founded in 1976, it is an American magazine that focuses on news, topics including politics, the environment, human rights, health and culture. The magazine’s political inclination is described as either liberal or progressive.
Inc. – Founded in 1979 and based in New York City, the magazine’s print edition has a total audience of 1.4 million. It’s a bi-monthy magazine known for its coverage on politics, business and other topics.
Foreign Affairs – With a total circulation of 195,016, Foreign Affairs was founded in September 1922. Foreign Affairs has been the leading forum for serious discussion of American foreign policy and global affairs. Between 1945-1991, the magazine rose to its greatest prominence after World War II when foreign relations became central to United States politics.
The Week – The Nation is the oldest continuously published weekly magazine in the United States, covering progressive political and cultural news, opinion. It was founded in July 1865. The magazine, as of 2017 has a total circulation of 145,624.
In These Times – With a total circulation of 50, 000 as of 2017, this magazine is an American politically progressive monthly magazine of news and opinion published in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in November 1976 in Chicago.
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