ALL OF THAT TO SAY

ALL OF THAT TO SAY

The May Rundown

formerly "The List" (same idea, reimagined + upgraded)

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Sam Bleiweis
May 12, 2026
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You may have noticed a little hiatus from “The List” portion of my newsletter. That’s because there was. I needed a beat to think about how I wanted this list to serve you.

“The List” always felt a little too simple for what this actually is — a place where I bring you everything I've been reading, watching, thinking about and living with.

Simply? The Rundown felt more like it. It’s specific, deliberate and researched. Just like my reporting days, I have fully immersed myself in whatever it is I’m sharing with you. You can rest assured that if I’m recommending the book, it’s because I read it (or am in the midst of reading it) cover to cover. If I am telling you about a product, it’s because I just bought my third refill and it’s lighting up my group texts. If it’s a podcast, I listened to every word and felt something shift in my body, my mind, or both.

With all of that being said, we have TWO MONTHS to catch up on. Let’s get into it.

ALL OF THAT TO SAY is a reader-supported publication. I publish my bi-monthly "Monday Morning Meeting essays, always free. To receive my monthly lists (now The Rundown) + other intimate essays and opinion pieces, you can subscribe for $5 a month.

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