Traditional media just doesn't cut it. That doesn't mean you should rely on any Tom, Dick and Harry that happen to go viral.
Here are just a few of my standard fare information sources which have YouTube channels that make information consumption a little bit more convenient than having to read through long articles:

Guy, the Crypto guy is your go to guy for entertaining crypto news, guides and reviews. No shill.

The Bankless Shows' Weekly Rollups should get you up to speed on the latest issues in crypto.

The only newspaper I read(used to when I had the time) from cover to cover.

Stratfor was my go to site for geopolitical analysis. It has since been acquired by RANE which still provides good content. The old Stratfor videos stand the test of time and are still relevant today.

The Center for Strategic & International Studies is a nonprofit thinktank that are staffed by experts in various fields of government. I do not necessarily agree with their analysis every time but it is always good to know what people in positions of influence think and the general zeitgeist of policy elites.

There is an old saying that goes: "Those Who Do Not Learn History Are Doomed To Repeat It."
Dr. Mark Felton will surely help you learn some.

The Lex Fridman Podcast is the ultimate brain stimulant.
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