Zach’s Substack

A Day In The Life Of A Northwestern Football Equipment Manager

Here's what my day looks like as a Northwestern Wildcat student equipment manager!

Aug 15 • Zach Kahn

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July 2026

Semi-Trucks and Artificial Intelligence with Vinn White

Vinn White, a former Biden administration transportation official, shares his insights from his time at USDOT on the FMCSA and AI.

Jul 24 • Zach Kahn

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A Declaration of Independence

A reflection on our broken political system that puts power over people.

Jul 9 • Zach Kahn

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June 2026

The Mississippi Delta Veteran Running for Change

Ty Pinkins, an Independent running for U.S. Senate in Mississippi, discusses leaving the Democratic Party, appealing to frustrated voters, and why he…

Jun 19 • Zach Kahn

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The Data-Driven Optimist Running to Fix Congress

Todd Achilles, a little-known Independent, argues that a pragmatic, evidence-based campaign makes him a serious contender in Idaho’s Senate race.

Jun 15 • Zach Kahn

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May 2026

30 Hours in A Police Car: Day Three

On May 19, 20, and 21, I spent a combined 30 hours riding along with a police officer. Here's what I learned from my time with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg…

May 30 • Zach Kahn

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30 Hours in a Police Car: Day Two

On May 19, 20, and 21, I spent a combined 30 hours riding along with a police officer. Here's what I learned from my time with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg…

May 29 • Zach Kahn

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30 Hours in a Police Car: Day One

On May 19, 20, and 21, I spent a combined 30 hours riding along with a police officer. Here's what I learned from my time with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg…

May 26 • Zach Kahn

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Nepotism in the North Carolina Legislature?

31 members (~18.2%) of the NC General Assembly employ family members in their legislative offices, costing taxpayers at least $998,549 annually, a…

May 14 • Zach Kahn

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The 5 Biggest Lessons I Learned In High School

As the sun sets on my time in high school, I reflect on some of the biggest things I've learned over the past four years.

May 1 • Zach Kahn

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April 2026

The Costly Tax Loophole Atrium Health Is Too Chicken To Talk About

A fried chicken restaurant in North Carolina operates on hospital-owned land, raising serious tax questions. This is a story about a loophole Atrium…

Apr 9 • Zach Kahn

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Howard

A childhood memory about loss, empathy, and a great man we lost too soon.

Apr 1 • Zach Kahn

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