ABOUT

The Fifth is a weekly newsletter for people who want to stay informed without doomscrolling all day. I cover power, accountability, and the systems shaping your life.

I'm Huma Razvi. I spent 12 years covering national news and politics at NBC and CBS, and the last six breaking down major stories on Instagram. Two-time Emmy winner (group projects, but still 😉)

Every issue: what happened, why it matters, what's next—sourced and concise. No performative outrage, no false balance. When the facts are genuinely alarming, I say so plainly.

The Fifth refers to the Fifth Estate—independent media and the people who support it, holding power accountable when traditional media won't.