Mark Dent is a senior writer and editor at The Hustle, where he writes feature stories about business and the economy. Mark's work has also appeared in outlets like the New York Times and Wired. He's the author of KINGDOM QUARTERBACK, a book about Patrick Mahomes and the fall and rise of midwest cities.

In this interview, we talk about his early career and influences, his transitioning from sports journalism to newsletters, the appeal of newsletters, The Hustle's approach to content, story selection for newsletters, and more.

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